320 vs. 737 for NH's
12-10-2022 | 09:18 AM
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The problem with talking about seniority is that it’s different in different sections of the list. Towards the top of the list, I’m more senior on the bus. Guys towards the middle might have a significantly different result. At the bottom they’re all about the same with the same movement on both fleets. Really can’t go wrong on either plane, progression-wise.
12-10-2022 | 09:44 AM
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Bus: more comfortable, more advanced with “not as cool” destinations, more legs per day, smaller bases and slightly more seniority. Also it has some small bases, ie LAX which means less flexibility to pick up or trade trips. The new 321’s will delivered starting around 2024 which can mean some awesome Europe routes, but that’s likely going to go senior.
73: old school, less comfortable (although more comfortable than my last plane), but more junior, faster movement, more growth, gigantic bases with island destinations.
Choose wisely!
73: old school, less comfortable (although more comfortable than my last plane), but more junior, faster movement, more growth, gigantic bases with island destinations.
Choose wisely!
12-10-2022 | 03:05 PM
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Thank you all for the positive feedback. All great points to consider between the two fleets. I will be aiming to be ORD based at the end of the day, and it looks like I'll have to initially commute to IAH if I want the 73, whereas I could probably get ORD on the Bus right away. I'm mid-pack in my class, so feel like my chances of holding NB are good. With that being said, does a base transfer seem likely with the new vacancy? I'm not trying to commute if I don't have to by taking the bus.
12-10-2022 | 03:11 PM
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Bus: more comfortable, more advanced with “not as cool” destinations, more legs per day, smaller bases and slightly more seniority. Also it has some small bases, ie LAX which means less flexibility to pick up or trade trips. The new 321’s will delivered starting around 2024 which can mean some awesome Europe routes, but that’s likely going to go senior.
73: old school, less comfortable (although more comfortable than my last plane), but more junior, faster movement, more growth, gigantic bases with island destinations.
Choose wisely!
73: old school, less comfortable (although more comfortable than my last plane), but more junior, faster movement, more growth, gigantic bases with island destinations.
Choose wisely!
12-10-2022 | 06:00 PM
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12-11-2022 | 06:34 AM
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When I look at any cockpit all I see is a paycheck and a schedule. I’m glad we have the 320 and 756 fleets because it buys me artificial seniority from people senior to me who put their preference on what they fly or where they layover. I never fly red eyes, trips are always commutable both ends, and usually only fly 2 legs per day. The 320 is definitely a more comfortable cockpit, but I couldn’t bid the same type of trips. Considering that the pay is basically the same, I’ll take the junk jet with the better schedule.
12-11-2022 | 10:44 AM
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