U/LCC to a Legacy — Was It Worth It?
04-27-2023, 06:50 PM
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In the process of trying to gauge a jump to United from a LCC. Was wondering what those who have made the jump what your reason for leaving was and how you like the decision to do so along with QOL and overall happiness with the decision to go
04-28-2023, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsfan07
In the process of trying to gauge a jump to United from a LCC. Was wondering what those who have made the jump what your reason for leaving was and how you like the decision to do so along with QOL and overall happiness with the decision to go
If you are going from in base to in base, no brainer. If you are going from a commute to in base, even more of a no brainer. Everyone’s situation is different but that’s mine.
04-28-2023, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mittenstate
I made the jump from an LCC in base (1hr drive), to a drive three and a half times longer than I was doing. I would say I for sure took a QOL hit initially but will have a line soon (on property less than a year). I find myself once in awhile wondering how things would be at the LCC being such and easy job and airplane but am more excited for my future at the legacy. Overall, I would have made the same decision again but I wouldn’t say it’s as overwhelming as I initially thought it would be in favor of the legacy.
If you are going from in base to in base, no brainer. If you are going from a commute to in base, even more of a no brainer. Everyone’s situation is different but that’s mine.
If you are going from in base to in base, no brainer. If you are going from a commute to in base, even more of a no brainer. Everyone’s situation is different but that’s mine.
04-28-2023, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsfan07
In the process of trying to gauge a jump to United from a LCC. Was wondering what those who have made the jump what your reason for leaving was and how you like the decision to do so along with QOL and overall happiness with the decision to go
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
04-28-2023, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdOn
QOL is atrocious at UAL at least on the narrowbody. I’m close to 50% in my junior base and I’ve been working 90 hour lines with min days off for almost a year now. Can’t drop or trade trips, no min reserve coverage as the company can set whatever number they want.
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
04-28-2023, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by wes8000
Interesting, I find myself asking the same question ngl. Currently, drive to work at an LCC in Orlando, and the only legacy I have would be UA. wondering if the Jump is worth it. Still have 40 years in my career but curious about what this merger will be all about and the slight possibility of widebodies in the future.
04-28-2023, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdOn
QOL is atrocious at UAL at least on the narrowbody. I’m close to 50% in my junior base and I’ve been working 90 hour lines with min days off for almost a year now. Can’t drop or trade trips, no min reserve coverage as the company can set whatever number they want.
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
04-28-2023, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdOn
QOL is atrocious at UAL at least on the narrowbody. I’m close to 50% in my junior base and I’ve been working 90 hour lines with min days off for almost a year now. Can’t drop or trade trips, no min reserve coverage as the company can set whatever number they want.
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
if you want to fly a widebody then it’s a clear winner as that side of the operation is a different airline. If you don’t want to fly long haul and just want to fly narrowbody you will be stuck in the trenches taking grenades for years.
04-28-2023, 12:00 PM
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ORD would be the base I’m hoping to have if I go. I don’t have any interest in the WB stuff at this point at least. Maybe that will change one day. But currently trying to weigh United vs a merger and what will be the better option along with the fact that with hiring being as high as it is there’s good seniority to be had in a short amount of time.
04-28-2023, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TheStarMan
I'm third year at B6 and this is my greatest fear about going to UAL, however, they have a lot of the bases I'd like to live in. Are the trading/dropping constraints likely to improve in the upcoming contract?
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