Overnight Question
 

Hello all,

Looking at all regional possibilities. I currently live in MEM and planning to commute for a while. While numerous other factors, looking for opinions on who has the most overnights in MEM, from which base, and how difficult they are to bid for.

Thank you!

Those details change month to month. (But in my experience, with numerous factors in my favor, even 1 per month consistently is tough)

horizon would be a poor choice, Otherwise just look on FlightAware and see who has departures before 10 AM. Those are the carriers that currently overnight in Memphis

and ease of commute would quickly swamp any home overnight possibilities

Heads up that MEM to any Delta hub is a disaster of a commute. Even New York is tough.

My advice would be to move out of Memphis.

Just because regional airline x is flying to Memphis this month dosent mean they will be doing it next month. Routes and overnights constantly change in the regional world . Don’t base your decision on that alone , if so you will be in for a big disappointment.

Unless the airline has a maintenance base at your location don’t go there specifically for the overnight. Regionals change routes all the time. If you’re gonna stick in Memphis find the easiest commute.....maybe ORD?

Easy. Just go to fedex. Problem solved.

“Easy” and “FedEx” in the same sentence. That is hilarious.

sure. Just call their 1-800 number and tell them you needs a job ASAP.

Hello? Yes? I'd like one job please.

Understandable. You're hired

I’m somewhat surprised that Delta hubs are still a tough commute from MEM; is that still due to removal of the Pinnacle/NWA base?

I too am living in MEM and looking to get back into flying (no prior 121, previously corporate). We would eventually move but it may not be easy to do so for a couple of years. Our eventual preference would be for the upper Midwest.

I’ve checked on frequency of flights to ORD, MSP, IAH, NY, DC, etc, but cannot infer availability of space for commuting. In general terms (besides not commuting), is it possible to determine what major bases may be best commutable?


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You will likely be reserve for sometime , so even if today there was an option with a bunch of MEM overnights it all could change at the regional world. Nearly impossible to plan on, other than plan you wont have much control. Bidding for specific trips is even tough until you have a ton of seniority and off reserve. Basically expect QOL at any regional to be minimal.