LimaF

Short lines meaning 1,2,and 3 day trips. Are those only in ewr or are they common at other bases as well

Web265

Working off the phone now, not good at mobile FLICA.

I’ve only been based in LGA and EWR. There’s a similar mix in both. My guess is it’s similar across the system. Maybe someone else has better info.


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TheWeatherman

Maybe he means to any of these bases have short starbucks lines? That is the most important factor for me.

FlyingDawgg

JetBlue has a red eye to EWR from MCO. Had a friend make it on that flight every time.

UnbeatenPath

There should be a KCM line there and Chick-Fil-A

jrav8r

Thanks, I see that there is a large number of flight, however I’m sure it’s very commuter heavy. Looking for some insight from someone who does it.

IDrive175

Here's a breakdown of trips by length at each base for September:

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Boeing Aviator

From a United pilot my two cents. Not a commuter but many FO’s and FA’s I fly with are Florida commuters. A ton of mainline commuters from Florida with 20 to 35 plus years of longevity fighting it out on very full flights (many overbooked).

Most junior pilots take Jetblue jumpseats. JetBlue doesn’t overbook (huge plus) and you can check in 24 hours prior. Off line priority is by time of check in so many check in exactly 24 hours prior. They take unlimited jumpseaters (up to as many open cabin seats) so if there are seats unsold you have a great shot. Most say they get treated better on Jetblue then on United. Not as many flights to EWR as LGA or JFK. If your commuting to EWR have your transportation route figured out ahead of time. There are somewhat reasonable bus and or train combinations available. Uber or a cab can run depending on traffic up to a buck fifty.

Also commute better out of MCO many more flights plus TPA reduces frequencies in the Summer.

Best of luck - tough commute.

Cobra Commander

You’re going to hate yourself pretty hard just trying to get from LGA or JFK to EWR. It takes a looong time. As in 2-3 hours and that’s assuming the MTA isn’t delayed that day (it’s almost always delayed especially on the weekend). I would strongly recommend not doing that to yourself.

flyeastcoast

What’s the current realistic upgrade time in EWR or LGA? Is 15-18 month accurate based on one of the comments on previous page? I only have around 150 hours of part 135 SIC time, not even sure if this will count....guessing not.