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06-30-2023 | 03:29 AM
#41
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: MD88
I live in SC and I've done both ATL717 and DTW717. At this point in time if I lived in CLT I would definitely bid the 717, probably in DTW. With the rumored move toward more regular AE bids you could just get on the airplane and then if you aren't happy with the base you're in you could transfer to the other and try it out too.
One data point: DTW July bid package has 640 trips. 120 of them have CLT overnights. ATL has 912 trips with 134 having CLT overnights. Either one gives you a lot of options.
There are a lot more commuters going to ATL than DTW, so less competition for the jumpseat in DTW.
Probably better seniority in DTW.
Plus being ATL based requires you to fly in and out of ATL more --> DTW the clear winner here!
One data point: DTW July bid package has 640 trips. 120 of them have CLT overnights. ATL has 912 trips with 134 having CLT overnights. Either one gives you a lot of options.
There are a lot more commuters going to ATL than DTW, so less competition for the jumpseat in DTW.
Probably better seniority in DTW.
Plus being ATL based requires you to fly in and out of ATL more --> DTW the clear winner here!
06-30-2023 | 03:35 AM
#42
On Reserve
Joined: Jan 2018
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It’s where good rotations go to die. Reroute central. Looking forward to your nice 18 hour layover after a quick breakfast sit and 2 leg day? J/k! Here’s another turn and 10:30 at the airport hotel. And if the train comes off the tracks with a line of storms, stick a fork in it. Much like our schedules, it’s been optimized. This is before we even get to the in terminal experience.
06-30-2023 | 04:01 AM
#43
Runs with scissors
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
It’s where good rotations go to die. Reroute central. Looking forward to your nice 18 hour layover after a quick breakfast sit and 2 leg day? J/k! Here’s another turn and 10:30 at the airport hotel. And if the train comes off the tracks with a line of storms, stick a fork in it. Much like our schedules, it’s been optimized. This is before we even get to the in terminal experience.
THIS! And God help you if there’s ever a “snow event”, you’re not going anywhere!
Every winter ATL gets some snow, but every winter they act as if it’s never happened before, and the whole place shuts down for 2-3 days!
And every time you pass through you’re on airport standby!
06-30-2023 | 05:21 AM
#44
Rerouted On Weekends
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,940
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From: 320A
It’s where good rotations go to die. Reroute central. Looking forward to your nice 18 hour layover after a quick breakfast sit and 2 leg day? J/k! Here’s another turn and 10:30 at the airport hotel. And if the train comes off the tracks with a line of storms, stick a fork in it. Much like our schedules, it’s been optimized. This is before we even get to the in terminal experience.
06-30-2023 | 06:32 AM
#45
Roll’n Thunder
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Pilot
It’s where good rotations go to die. Reroute central. Looking forward to your nice 18 hour layover after a quick breakfast sit and 2 leg day? J/k! Here’s another turn and 10:30 at the airport hotel. And if the train comes off the tracks with a line of storms, stick a fork in it. Much like our schedules, it’s been optimized. This is before we even get to the in terminal experience.
06-30-2023 | 06:57 AM
#46
FlySmarterNotHarder
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 596
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From: fifi flyer
I flew it for 8 years. Hated the Diesel9 and the Maddog, but loved the 717. Go figure.
06-30-2023 | 08:04 AM
#47
Line Holder
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06-30-2023 | 10:37 AM
#48
Has a furrowed brow
Joined: Dec 2019
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ATL is a lot like the Dallas Cowboys. You either love it or you hate it, and if you hate it, you usually don’t have a good reason other than other people hate it.
06-30-2023 | 11:30 AM
#49
seeing the country...
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: 73N A
It’s where good rotations go to die. Reroute central. Looking forward to your nice 18 hour layover after a quick breakfast sit and 2 leg day? J/k! Here’s another turn and 10:30 at the airport hotel. And if the train comes off the tracks with a line of storms, stick a fork in it. Much like our schedules, it’s been optimized. This is before we even get to the in terminal experience.
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