Originally Posted by airlinesforfun

So I have a CJO from both United and Frontier...

I think this is an easy question...but is there any reason to pick Frontier over United?

2 year upgrade time is very appealing. Almost everyone is happy at frontier...and their growth is explosive.

United is one of the big three. Longer upgrade time. More bases.

FYI...money isn't necessarily my only concern.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by airlinesforfun

It looks as though there will be a 2 year pro rated 24K contract too. Smart move on F9's part.

Originally Posted by madmax757

Is that what they are saying at the company briefing on interview days?

Haven't heard that.

Originally Posted by airlinesforfun

So I have a CJO from both United and Frontier...

I think this is an easy question...but is there any reason to pick Frontier over United?

2 year upgrade time is very appealing. Almost everyone is happy at frontier...and their growth is explosive.

United is one of the big three. Longer upgrade time. More bases.

FYI...money isn't necessarily my only concern.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by F9 Driver

Quick upgrades - for the foreseeable future, according to the current plan.

Lots of schedule flexibility once off of reserve.

If you live in domicile and you would have to commute at United.

Those are the only legit reasons I can list, unless you are okay with monetizing good people to work with. I like the majority of my friends at United 😏and they have lots going for then. United is more of a career destination airline - unless you really like Frontier.

Originally Posted by airlinesforfun

Yes...as of the December class...pilots will be required to sign the contract or not accept employment.

Originally Posted by Jughead135

Oh, absolutely no worries! I should've thrown a or two in there!

My main point was, I fully understand why there are so many (from what I read here) guys bypassing upgrades--if I lived in Denver (as the majority do) and could choose to stay a super-senior FO in-domicile, I wouldn't even consider upgrading to go to Orlando. As a commuter, I'd consider it, sure--but I seriously doubt I'd consider the (difficult for me) commute as worth the extra captain pay....

I definitely wasn't trying to express any sour grapes or regrets. When I get asked "How was Frontier?" (which is just about 100% of the time whenever the conversation gets around to "So, where were you before here?"), I answer--honestly--that I have nothing bad to say about my time at F9. For career and compensation reasons, I continue to believe I made the right decision to leave--but it was FAR from a no-brainer....

Originally Posted by airlinesforfun

It looks as though there will be a 2 year pro rated 24K contract too. Smart move on F9's part.

Originally Posted by sulkair

I'm already wondering what I'll do because I so badly don't want to leave Denver and don't have a commuting bone in my body.