Eagle Commuting
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Eagle Commuting
Does anybody have any idea what the cost is to commute for an American Eagle pilot? the hiring looks promising but I've heard you have to pay to commute. Any other details besides the cost would be appreciated also.
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DFW to ORD is $11.23 in coach, one way.
DFW to LAX is $12.70 in coach, one way.
LAX to JFK is $19.26 in coach, one way.
That should give you an idea. It may not sound like much, but that can really add up.
Don't forget about getting a crash pad or buying a hotel room a couple of nights per month. Being on reserve for days on end means you can't bring a lot of perishable food, so expect to pay for a couple of high-priced airport meals. Also think about what your time is worth and how far you may have to commute.
I did SEA to ORD for 3 years. I made it work, but now I live in base and couldn't be happier.
Edit: Don't forget that Eagle pilots fly for free on other airlines. If a different airlines serves your city, that is your ticket. Also, if you sit in the jumpseat on AA or AE there is no charge. Then after 5 wonderful years, coach seats are free! Hold your breath.
DFW to LAX is $12.70 in coach, one way.
LAX to JFK is $19.26 in coach, one way.
That should give you an idea. It may not sound like much, but that can really add up.
Don't forget about getting a crash pad or buying a hotel room a couple of nights per month. Being on reserve for days on end means you can't bring a lot of perishable food, so expect to pay for a couple of high-priced airport meals. Also think about what your time is worth and how far you may have to commute.
I did SEA to ORD for 3 years. I made it work, but now I live in base and couldn't be happier.
Edit: Don't forget that Eagle pilots fly for free on other airlines. If a different airlines serves your city, that is your ticket. Also, if you sit in the jumpseat on AA or AE there is no charge. Then after 5 wonderful years, coach seats are free! Hold your breath.
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DFW to ORD is $11.23 in coach, one way.
DFW to LAX is $12.70 in coach, one way.
LAX to JFK is $19.26 in coach, one way.
That should give you an idea. It may not sound like much, but that can really add up.
Don't forget about getting a crash pad or buying a hotel room a couple of nights per month. Being on reserve for days on end means you can't bring a lot of perishable food, so expect to pay for a couple of high-priced airport meals. Also think about what your time is worth and how far you may have to commute.
I did SEA to ORD for 3 years. I made it work, but now I live in base and couldn't be happier.
DFW to LAX is $12.70 in coach, one way.
LAX to JFK is $19.26 in coach, one way.
That should give you an idea. It may not sound like much, but that can really add up.
Don't forget about getting a crash pad or buying a hotel room a couple of nights per month. Being on reserve for days on end means you can't bring a lot of perishable food, so expect to pay for a couple of high-priced airport meals. Also think about what your time is worth and how far you may have to commute.
I did SEA to ORD for 3 years. I made it work, but now I live in base and couldn't be happier.
-Are these rates for jump seating? Or is this some sort of a special positive space/commuting arrangement?
-If not the aforementioned and unlikely quasi-"positive space," does one have some sort of priority over other nonrevs, or is it a level playing field regarding these fees?
-Does AE have jump seat agreements with other carriers wherein it would actually be FREE to catch a ride to work with someone other than your mainline affiliate?
-About how big of an average monthly bite would these fees take from a, say, west coast to ORD commuter's paycheck?
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Commuting to DFW is where the nonrev fees can add up quickly since there arent many other options for getting to DFW except AA/AE.
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-Are these rates for jump seating? Or is this some sort of a special positive space/commuting arrangement?
-If not the aforementioned and unlikely quasi-"positive space," does one have some sort of priority over other nonrevs, or is it a level playing field regarding these fees?
-Does AE have jump seat agreements with other carriers wherein it would actually be FREE to catch a ride to work with someone other than your mainline affiliate?
-About how big of an average monthly bite would these fees take from a, say, west coast to ORD commuter's paycheck?
-If not the aforementioned and unlikely quasi-"positive space," does one have some sort of priority over other nonrevs, or is it a level playing field regarding these fees?
-Does AE have jump seat agreements with other carriers wherein it would actually be FREE to catch a ride to work with someone other than your mainline affiliate?
-About how big of an average monthly bite would these fees take from a, say, west coast to ORD commuter's paycheck?
Like I said previously, AE pilots fly free on other airlines.
A flight from LAX to ORD will cost you $15.41 each way on AA. If you ever want to sleep in your own bed, expect to do at least 4 round trips per month. Quick math: $120 per month just to go to work.
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Delta is $50 for employee and all pass riders (including buddy passes) on pass account which is parents, parents in law, children, spouse or partner. All ride for free domestically and pay departure taxes for international.
Delta connection may be a bit different.
I can not believe AA gets away with charging its own employees per flight yet allows offline js for free and expects it's pilots to fly free on oal js.
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