International Commuting
 

I'm thinking of commuting between Bogota Colombia and Houston. Does anyone have experience doing this? Is it possible? Input?

Yeah, the shuttle america F.O. that recently got arrested after landing for being a coke mule.:D

http://buzzpo.com/airline-pilot-arre...rugs-back-u-s/

Know of at least one FO and one CA that do that same commute (one might have been Medillin). One had done Columbia to both EWR and to IAH. Both said it was very doable and not that expensive. I always ask about departure taxes in places I've never been but I don't recall it being outrageous. Also know of a few others that commute from various places in Mexico. Consensus seems to be that the only time you may run into trouble is around Christmas time when the flights to/from Latin American are at their fullest. Hopes it helps!

That helps a lot. Thanks for your input!

Wow. Unbelievable

I commute from the U.S. to the Pacific. The hitch with international commuting is that you need to pay particular attention to the number of flight options, as they tend to vary more than domestic. Also, some carriers require 24 hours notice for international jumpseating, and maybe some other hoops.

You need to know what your options are for international flights.

I think that might be my biggest concern. I need to make sure I am able to get on the flights and that there are multiple options available. I'm nervous about what immigrations will think about me commuting. I guess I'll know more soon.

Good luck with that! Sounds tiring and expensive.

Do some serious research and enjoy if it works!

blaine, keep in mind that you'll be paying taxes each time you nonrev internationally. Definitely figure that into your cost planning based on your company's benefits.

Never heard of anyone having any problems with it whatsoever. Sign up for Global Entry and be done with it. Best $100 you'll ever spend as an international commuter. The guys I mentioned earlier even talked about two-legging it through Mexico and Panama with no problems. More expensive, yes but options. It's all about your planning. As was mentioned before, trying to travel internationally and listing requirements will limit your options somewhat as will international jumpseat agreements (such as American and their stingy international jumpseat rules).