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itsmytime 12-28-2021 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by SunDevilPilot (Post 3343251)
As someone who has had both, sorry, but I like Republic’s benefits better. There’s nothing like the ability to take the Skytrain across DFW when AA is falling apart in an IROP or even just a normal day with all the revenue standys, D1T’s etc and hop on a wide-open United flight to the same exact place. The flexibility gained is absolutely worth the lower priority to me.

To each their own. One man’s trash is another man’s Miata.

the only place you’re going on United out of dfw is to a United hub.

dera 12-28-2021 08:01 PM


Originally Posted by SunDevilPilot (Post 3343251)
As someone who has had both, sorry, but I like Republic’s benefits better. There’s nothing like the ability to take the Skytrain across DFW when AA is falling apart in an IROP or even just a normal day with all the revenue standys, D1T’s etc and hop on a wide-open United flight to the same exact place. The flexibility gained is absolutely worth the lower priority to me.

To each their own. One man’s trash is another man’s Miata.

And what exactly prevents the WO guy from doing the same?

BigZ 12-28-2021 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer (Post 3343146)
But am I wrong?

Yup.
Having to come up with reasons to affirm your choice to yourself this early on in your career is generally not a good thing.

gflann 12-28-2021 10:09 PM

None. Apply to every major/ulcc to escape the whipsaw.

SoFloFlyer 12-29-2021 12:44 AM


Originally Posted by BigZ (Post 3343497)
Yup.
Having to come up with reasons to affirm your choice to yourself this early on in your career is generally not a good thing.

I’m not reaffirming anything to myself. As someone who approached this objectively from the time recruiters walked through the door (RPA/AA WO alike), I’d say I offer a slightly different POV. Strictly outside looking in, I thought it through plenty of times. Did plenty of hw on this and thus I got my opinion.

Heck, the person who experienced both travel benefits sided with RPA bennies. With that

With that, I digress.

JayBee 12-29-2021 05:50 AM


Originally Posted by ZeroTT (Post 3343296)
JS privelages

we can all hop on any wide open flight

and for free

ZeroTT 12-29-2021 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by JayBee (Post 3343634)
and for free

Was thinking wife and kid, but i get it

BigZ 12-29-2021 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer (Post 3343540)
I’m not reaffirming anything to myself. As someone who approached this objectively from the time recruiters walked through the door (RPA/AA WO alike), I’d say I offer a slightly different POV. Strictly outside looking in, I thought it through plenty of times. Did plenty of hw on this and thus I got my opinion.

Heck, the person who experienced both travel benefits sided with RPA bennies. With that

With that, I digress.

Personal situations vary and if you don't live in a place that's well serviced by AA/UAL/DAL the respective benefits might hold less worth to you.
That being said, like it has been pointed out a number of times in this thread, WO travel bennies do not differ from the mainline in any way, shape or form.
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Think RPA's options are better? That's fine, your choice.

JayBee 12-29-2021 09:20 AM


Originally Posted by ZeroTT (Post 3343655)
Was thinking wife and kid, but i get it

well they get free on any AA if WO or ZED just like any other though OMG RPA gets one step higher on the bottom of the list.

ZeroTT 12-29-2021 09:59 AM


Originally Posted by JayBee (Post 3343783)
well they get free on any AA if WO or ZED just like any other though OMG RPA gets one step higher on the bottom of the list.

Sewage Mate, 1st Class is indeed better than Sewage Mate, 2nd Class


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