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Joined APC: May 2023
Posts: 159

Is there an operational need for JetBlue/Spirit after the merger to keep these 6.5 gates at ORD or is there to help pilot retention or for some other reason?
I'm moving to Chicago and trying to make an informed decision to stay or go. United and American have over 70 gates each there but don't have the amazing schedule flexibility. Basically the grass is not greener over at either airline...but there is just a lot more grass. If JetBlue keeps the 6.5 gates it would be frustrating to switch airlines for no reason.
I'm moving to Chicago and trying to make an informed decision to stay or go. United and American have over 70 gates each there but don't have the amazing schedule flexibility. Basically the grass is not greener over at either airline...but there is just a lot more grass. If JetBlue keeps the 6.5 gates it would be frustrating to switch airlines for no reason.
Apparently LAX- Hawaii is around the corner.
Apparently EWR will return to 50+ departures……….ooooh but they chose to divest those slots and gates to Allegiant last week …….and that’s not apparently that was announced!
You said yourself “If JetBlue keeps the 6.5 gates”………..
Try to think of all the positives of going to UA or AA……..do any of those statements involve the word if?
There are numerous threads out there on this topic, it ultimately comes down your own situation: your age, age of children if any, years on property, left or right seat………
Just Dont turn down a great opportunity for the FOMO of what at best MIGHT be.
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2019
Position: baller, shot caller
Posts: 826

At NK any pilot from any base can fly south anywhere in the system. I've heard some crazy stories of our pilots from non-Florida bases having a panic attack in MIA because they got rescheduled to fly into MDE back when we were still doing those.
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Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 28

In regards to trips to Central and South America, is it only pilots based out of FLL that do those and if you are at a different base can you pick up one of these trips out of base?
I've heard that but wanted to ask on here to be sure and make sure I didn't get bad information.
I've heard that but wanted to ask on here to be sure and make sure I didn't get bad information.

I’ve heard of some guys out of the FL bases freaking out over the jungles turns lol Guves me a good chuckle
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 308

Is there an operational need for JetBlue/Spirit after the merger to keep these 6.5 gates at ORD or is there to help pilot retention or for some other reason?
I'm moving to Chicago and trying to make an informed decision to stay or go. United and American have over 70 gates each there but don't have the amazing schedule flexibility. Basically the grass is not greener over at either airline...but there is just a lot more grass. If JetBlue keeps the 6.5 gates it would be frustrating to switch airlines for no reason.
I'm moving to Chicago and trying to make an informed decision to stay or go. United and American have over 70 gates each there but don't have the amazing schedule flexibility. Basically the grass is not greener over at either airline...but there is just a lot more grass. If JetBlue keeps the 6.5 gates it would be frustrating to switch airlines for no reason.
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 88

In regards to trips to Central and South America, is it only pilots based out of FLL that do those and if you are at a different base can you pick up one of these trips out of base?
I've heard that but wanted to ask on here to be sure and make sure I didn't get bad information.
I've heard that but wanted to ask on here to be sure and make sure I didn't get bad information.
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