UAL vs SWA in Houston?
10-17-2019, 11:06 AM
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UAL vs SWA in Houston?
I was considering living in Houston and saw that both airlines have domiciles there.
What are the positives/negatives of each?
I hear SWA has good scheduling flexibility earlier on, and I have two small kids that I'd like to be home for more now when they are young.
I also hear UAL allows for more 'productive' lines, but might take longer to get senior enough to be home more during the weekends.
Any insight is appreciated!
- also, we aren't tied to Houston, but enjoy the beach and warm weather, so other domicile recommendations are welcome!
What are the positives/negatives of each?
I hear SWA has good scheduling flexibility earlier on, and I have two small kids that I'd like to be home for more now when they are young.
I also hear UAL allows for more 'productive' lines, but might take longer to get senior enough to be home more during the weekends.
Any insight is appreciated!
- also, we aren't tied to Houston, but enjoy the beach and warm weather, so other domicile recommendations are welcome!
10-17-2019, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Zillamax
I was considering living in Houston and saw that both airlines have domiciles there.
What are the positives/negatives of each?
I hear SWA has good scheduling flexibility earlier on, and I have two small kids that I'd like to be home for more now when they are young.
I also hear UAL allows for more 'productive' lines, but might take longer to get senior enough to be home more during the weekends.
Any insight is appreciated!
- also, we aren't tied to Houston, but enjoy the beach and warm weather, so other domicile recommendations are welcome!
What are the positives/negatives of each?
I hear SWA has good scheduling flexibility earlier on, and I have two small kids that I'd like to be home for more now when they are young.
I also hear UAL allows for more 'productive' lines, but might take longer to get senior enough to be home more during the weekends.
Any insight is appreciated!
- also, we aren't tied to Houston, but enjoy the beach and warm weather, so other domicile recommendations are welcome!
UAL: Fly a 777 / 787 someday, international routes, not sure how culture is.
I would go with whoever offers a class first
10-28-2019, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Nothing wrong with SWA whatsoever.
US while have far more retirements, and wide-bodies offer a different lifestyle and even more pay.
US while have far more retirements, and wide-bodies offer a different lifestyle and even more pay.
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10-29-2019, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by fwmiv
How long does it currently take to hold IAH with United? That's one point in favor of SWA at the moment, I would suspect... for someone living in Houston.
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11-13-2019, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by CLazarus
Running at about a year right now. If hiring continues unabated, I'd say it will trend down towards 6-9 months. Doubt it will ever get below six.
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