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10-07-2016 | 10:39 AM
#4344
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How far away does a 3 hour drive from DCA get you? My limit on driving to work has always been 4-5 hours. That's about how long it takes to go to the airport, park, wait to board, fly to base, get bags, etc.. But at least I knew my car wouldn't leave without me on the last day. I'm just curious as far as traffic and what not. The option to drive to work makes this a whole different job.
10-07-2016 | 11:01 AM
#4345
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I know quite a few PSA guys who live in driving distance (or at least what I consider) from DCA...such as Philly, Harrisburg, Richmond...all 3 hours or so.
Even Pittsburgh is only a 4 hour and change drive.
But I don't know DC traffic. I could imagine that 3 hour drive could turn into 4 or 5 pretty quickly.
On the other hand, I drive 2.75 hours to base now and sometimes just fly to Charlotte because I get tired of the drive.
Even Pittsburgh is only a 4 hour and change drive.
But I don't know DC traffic. I could imagine that 3 hour drive could turn into 4 or 5 pretty quickly.
On the other hand, I drive 2.75 hours to base now and sometimes just fly to Charlotte because I get tired of the drive.
10-07-2016 | 11:18 AM
#4346
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I also consider it important for a base to be in driving distance. That's one reason PSA appeals to me because I can get from my home to either Knoxville or Charlotte in 5 hours. So even on long call reserve, I could just throw my stuff in the vehicle and be on my way. It's ironic being that I'm a pilot, but nowadays I just hate to fly commercial airlines. I realize as a flight crewmember the pain will be eased somewhat but within the USA, if I can, I usually drive. Too bad there's not a suitable option for me at ATL because I can be there in an hour.
10-07-2016 | 03:13 PM
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10-07-2016 | 03:15 PM
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edit: looks like the guy above me beat me to it, but i'll keep my original response below
"the world" at DCA is the non-terminal parking...aka the parking for the CRJ-200s (and some 700s). Passengers are bused to the world from the terminal in a bus that shouldn't be allowed to fit 50+ passengers. Overall it's a headache for both crew and passengers.
PSA (hopefully soon I can call your airline too) park all 200s and some of the 700s there. Otherwise the 700/900 park at a gate.
"the world" at DCA is the non-terminal parking...aka the parking for the CRJ-200s (and some 700s). Passengers are bused to the world from the terminal in a bus that shouldn't be allowed to fit 50+ passengers. Overall it's a headache for both crew and passengers.
PSA (hopefully soon I can call your airline too) park all 200s and some of the 700s there. Otherwise the 700/900 park at a gate.
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