United vs Delta
12-02-2022, 12:02 AM
#71
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Posts: 543
Originally Posted by FlewNavy
Monthly credit is not capped. You are NOT allowed to pick up open time unless within the "aggressive pickup window" which is basically the morning before the trip. Anything flown goes to your line credit value and if that does not exceed guarantee than you get nothing "extra". I found it exceedingly difficult to make more than MPG while on reserve with the exception of a couple extra hours for picking up short calls.
12-02-2022, 09:36 AM
#72
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Originally Posted by nene
Well that sounds like SC for Delta. It's a 9hr window, but you can commute in during the first two hours, and often get released with two hours to go, so if your a commuter assigned SC at Delta, (depending on flt times) you can often just commute in, spend 5hrs at the airport using the gym, eat some dinner, watch a Netflix, and then commute home.
But all you get for your additional troubles is 1hr credit TOWARDS guarantee (unless you break guarantee). Would love to have that as 1hr credit over guarantee.
But all you get for your additional troubles is 1hr credit TOWARDS guarantee (unless you break guarantee). Would love to have that as 1hr credit over guarantee.
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03-06-2023, 11:06 AM
#73
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Joined APC: Jul 2022
Posts: 27
Reviving an older post. The new Delta TA throws a little bit of a speed bump in the calculus of what airline to choose (assuming you can get offers from both) for those of us pursing United or Delta. I think it's a good assumption that United will have a new contract out with competitive pay at some point. The grey area to me, and I would assume others, is in regards to the "soft pay" and quality of life improvements.
I don't necessarily want to make this post about contract since there are several of those. I am seeking advice for myself, and others, that are looking to make a decision within the next 6-12 months of going with Delta or United. Some baseline assumptions:
- Living in domicile/close to either base. NYC for instance (1-1.5 hours away from EWR/JKF/LGA).
- Pilot in their 30's
- Family supports the decision (regardless or moving/staying somewhere)
If you were in our shoes now, which major would you recommended and what are the top 3 considerations for that decision? Appreciate your time in advance.
I don't necessarily want to make this post about contract since there are several of those. I am seeking advice for myself, and others, that are looking to make a decision within the next 6-12 months of going with Delta or United. Some baseline assumptions:
- Living in domicile/close to either base. NYC for instance (1-1.5 hours away from EWR/JKF/LGA).
- Pilot in their 30's
- Family supports the decision (regardless or moving/staying somewhere)
If you were in our shoes now, which major would you recommended and what are the top 3 considerations for that decision? Appreciate your time in advance.
03-06-2023, 11:30 AM
#75
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Posts: 1,985
Originally Posted by Brickfire
Contracts likely a wash over 30 years
Living near nyc, both good
Seniority progress might favor UA slightly
I don’t see much difference
Living near nyc, both good
Seniority progress might favor UA slightly
I don’t see much difference
03-06-2023, 12:12 PM
#76
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Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 2,352
Originally Posted by Flyfast16
Reviving an older post. The new Delta TA throws a little bit of a speed bump in the calculus of what airline to choose (assuming you can get offers from both) for those of us pursing United or Delta. I think it's a good assumption that United will have a new contract out with competitive pay at some point. The grey area to me, and I would assume others, is in regards to the "soft pay" and quality of life improvements.
I don't necessarily want to make this post about contract since there are several of those. I am seeking advice for myself, and others, that are looking to make a decision within the next 6-12 months of going with Delta or United. Some baseline assumptions:
- Living in domicile/close to either base. NYC for instance (1-1.5 hours away from EWR/JKF/LGA).
- Pilot in their 30's
- Family supports the decision (regardless or moving/staying somewhere)
If you were in our shoes now, which major would you recommended and what are the top 3 considerations for that decision? Appreciate your time in advance.
I don't necessarily want to make this post about contract since there are several of those. I am seeking advice for myself, and others, that are looking to make a decision within the next 6-12 months of going with Delta or United. Some baseline assumptions:
- Living in domicile/close to either base. NYC for instance (1-1.5 hours away from EWR/JKF/LGA).
- Pilot in their 30's
- Family supports the decision (regardless or moving/staying somewhere)
If you were in our shoes now, which major would you recommended and what are the top 3 considerations for that decision? Appreciate your time in advance.
03-06-2023, 12:21 PM
#77
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Joined APC: Sep 2022
Posts: 856
Originally Posted by Whoopsmybad
Not sure how big of a presence EWR is for UAL, but at DAL NYC is our most junior and 2nd largest pilot base. Lots of artificial seniority to be had there. Also has our best international flying in the system.
03-06-2023, 01:32 PM
#79
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Originally Posted by Flyfast16
Reviving an older post. The new Delta TA throws a little bit of a speed bump in the calculus of what airline to choose (assuming you can get offers from both) for those of us pursing United or Delta. I think it's a good assumption that United will have a new contract out with competitive pay at some point. The grey area to me, and I would assume others, is in regards to the "soft pay" and quality of life improvements.
I don't necessarily want to make this post about contract since there are several of those. I am seeking advice for myself, and others, that are looking to make a decision within the next 6-12 months of going with Delta or United. Some baseline assumptions:
- Living in domicile/close to either base. NYC for instance (1-1.5 hours away from EWR/JKF/LGA).
- Pilot in their 30's
- Family supports the decision (regardless or moving/staying somewhere)
If you were in our shoes now, which major would you recommended and what are the top 3 considerations for that decision? Appreciate your time in advance.
I don't necessarily want to make this post about contract since there are several of those. I am seeking advice for myself, and others, that are looking to make a decision within the next 6-12 months of going with Delta or United. Some baseline assumptions:
- Living in domicile/close to either base. NYC for instance (1-1.5 hours away from EWR/JKF/LGA).
- Pilot in their 30's
- Family supports the decision (regardless or moving/staying somewhere)
If you were in our shoes now, which major would you recommended and what are the top 3 considerations for that decision? Appreciate your time in advance.
03-06-2023, 01:43 PM
#80
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Posts: 761
Originally Posted by Brickfire
Contracts likely a wash over 30 years
Living near nyc, both good
Seniority progress might favor UA slightly
I don’t see much difference
Living near nyc, both good
Seniority progress might favor UA slightly
I don’t see much difference
Last edited by Longhornmaniac8; 03-06-2023 at 01:55 PM.
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