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Originally Posted by DotMatrix (Post 3463350)

Similar boat, but with Alaska. Bypassing upgrade with the worst work rules and pay of any major airline. Starting over won't be great but still think it's a no brainer.

How long have you been at Alaska?

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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 3463074)

This post didn't age well. Staying at Jetblue was the right decision.

Leaving to end a commute at United would be the best decision, especially with the ability to be a DCA Captain at United once probation is over.

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Originally Posted by Cruz5350 (Post 3463435)

How long have you been at Alaska?

Five unbelievable years

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Originally Posted by DotMatrix (Post 3463456)

Five unbelievable years

I know a guy who left Alaska 4 years into it living in Seattle to go to United to commute to SFO. If there was enough upside to merit his departure, your departure to DAL who has a Seattle base is probably a no brainer.

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Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF (Post 3463128)

and what’s your point?

News flash

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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 3463225)

Jetblue has caught up to us on wages. Next year they make more than us. He was already a captain. Jetblue flying internationally now. They even serve Heathrow, the hardest airport in the world to get slots. Jetblue will keep growing. Delta is definitely a better place to be, but I wouldn't start over after climbing the Jetblue longevity scale and already having seniority.

JetBlue has been flying internationally for nearly two decades. Europe? They fly to one country, in an Airbus, for same pay as the guys going to TPA. The trips suck.
You’re comparing one fleet for pay rates, and we both can probably agree that DL will have a new contract first, and it will likely exceed what JB offers.
DL offers widebody FO rates that rival JB airbus rates.
At JB, you’ll be a junior CA for years, on reserve for three plus, and when you get a line, it will be to SDQ. Seniority really doesn’t buy you much at JB when the A321 is the pinnacle of your career, and the majority of those senior to you are under 55. The seniority list moves at a snails pace.
If I had eight years of seniority at JB, I’d be hard pressed to leave, but it’s a very reasonable thing to consider depending on your age and goals.

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Originally Posted by Airwillystyle (Post 3463467)

News flash

Posting in a thread about DL vs Jetblue, and replying to a post where I was talking about new hires going to the 330B while there is already a separate 737 Max Thread doesn’t make sense.

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Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF (Post 3463515)

Posting in a thread about DL vs Jetblue, and replying to a post where I was talking about new hires going to the 330B while there is already a separate 737 Max Thread doesn’t make sense.

Please ignore him. He is an embarrassment even on his own airlines board.

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Originally Posted by DotMatrix (Post 3463456)

Five unbelievable years

Im just slightly junior to you and it’s worth it… PM if you want but when did you get your CJO?

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Originally Posted by Cruz5350 (Post 3464074)

Im just slightly junior to you and it’s worth it… PM if you want but when did you get your CJO?

Take it you made the jump already? I just got the offer, so I have at least a couple months to think about. Mind was pretty made up when I updated my app a few months ago. Already wish I had done it sooner.