Leaving United for Alaska… Change my mind…
11-25-2022, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Yeah. I'd actually rather sit on a plane than drive (assuming aisle, window, or even jump seat), the problem is all of the logistics and timing to get the seat.
signed, a former commuter
11-25-2022, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by elmetal
But you have to sit on the plane AND THEN DRIVE TOO!
11-28-2022, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by saxman66
I wonder if anyone has done a study on what pilot's life expectance is on whether they flew or drove to work their whole career? Very curious
Probably to many variables. Being single vs married, working out 3 days a week, stress relief practices, and many more things to take into account.
11-28-2022, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by goinaround
I appreciate you offering a simple explanation. My household income is around 440. To me it would just suck to pay out $35K a year in state taxes when you could just live somewhere else….and not. To each their own….CA is pretty nice. I enjoy the layovers.
11-28-2022, 10:54 PM
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Why just AS when DL also gets you SEA based? I get the Eskimo has larger hub and history there, but I don't see DL leaving.
SEA base is pretty junior at DL, lots of overall movement akin to UA, with pretty jr captains in SEA. More variety than AS with SEA 737/320/220/330 domiciles. Nice workrules (reserve is 12hr min callout, mostly 24+ notice). WB reserve mostly sit at home with a long leash.. reserve goes senior. I would guess peak AS pay and QOL can be attained much faster at DL, and DL has a higher overall peak. Do you have an interview or CJO at AS? Otherwise DL should be seriously considered.
SEA base is pretty junior at DL, lots of overall movement akin to UA, with pretty jr captains in SEA. More variety than AS with SEA 737/320/220/330 domiciles. Nice workrules (reserve is 12hr min callout, mostly 24+ notice). WB reserve mostly sit at home with a long leash.. reserve goes senior. I would guess peak AS pay and QOL can be attained much faster at DL, and DL has a higher overall peak. Do you have an interview or CJO at AS? Otherwise DL should be seriously considered.
11-28-2022, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by saturn
Why just AS when DL also gets you SEA based? I get the Eskimo has larger hub and history there, but I don't see DL leaving.
SEA base is pretty junior at DL, lots of overall movement akin to UA, with pretty jr captains in SEA. More variety than AS with SEA 737/320/220/330 domiciles. Nice workrules (reserve is 12hr min callout, mostly 24+ notice). WB reserve mostly sit at home with a long leash.. reserve goes senior. I would guess peak AS pay and QOL can be attained much faster at DL, and DL has a higher overall peak. Do you have an interview or CJO at AS? Otherwise DL should be seriously considered.
SEA base is pretty junior at DL, lots of overall movement akin to UA, with pretty jr captains in SEA. More variety than AS with SEA 737/320/220/330 domiciles. Nice workrules (reserve is 12hr min callout, mostly 24+ notice). WB reserve mostly sit at home with a long leash.. reserve goes senior. I would guess peak AS pay and QOL can be attained much faster at DL, and DL has a higher overall peak. Do you have an interview or CJO at AS? Otherwise DL should be seriously considered.
11-29-2022, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by snackysmores
UAL had a SEA base too. If times get bad DL could close SEA and not miss a beat. If Alaska closed SEA the company would be dead. Safer bet with AS in SEA.
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