Commuter Questions
03-06-2018, 05:51 PM
#32
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I have an offer from another wholly owned but no class date in sight (at least 6 months), Envoy seems to be in the same boat and I think right about the time I’d be able to hold MIA I’d get Force upgraded to LGA RSV hell anyway.
I am looking at PSA due to availability of bases, flow is quicker than Envoy (back pocket), ‘decent’ pay (it’s a regional, all the pays suck...even at the best of them plus the chance of a new contract with you guys) plus it’s the quickest start date of my CJOs. Plus SAP, etc
Am I on the wrong track? Am I misreading the situation? I didn’t want to turn this into a “what regional do I pick” thread so my apologies for doing exactly that!
03-06-2018, 07:21 PM
#33
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Joined APC: Sep 2016
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I don’t know if PSA has a faster flow compared to Envoy. At least I’d doubt that.
But I do commute from MIA/FLL. It’s not too bad. Some people will tell you it’s hell to commute from MIA...but I was never left behind.
As for commutable bases: Obviously CLT, DCA and from May on PHL.
I commute to DCA. Bunch of flights with AA from Miami and some flights with JetBlue from FLL.
CLT technically has more flights from FLL and MIA, but it takes a longer time to hold a line in CLT and loads seem to be higher to/from CLT compared to DCA.
Don’t hesitate to PM me if you have any additional questions.
But I do commute from MIA/FLL. It’s not too bad. Some people will tell you it’s hell to commute from MIA...but I was never left behind.
As for commutable bases: Obviously CLT, DCA and from May on PHL.
I commute to DCA. Bunch of flights with AA from Miami and some flights with JetBlue from FLL.
CLT technically has more flights from FLL and MIA, but it takes a longer time to hold a line in CLT and loads seem to be higher to/from CLT compared to DCA.
Don’t hesitate to PM me if you have any additional questions.
03-06-2018, 08:13 PM
#34
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Joined APC: Aug 2015
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A friend just interviewed at Envoy and they were told “several month wait” on a class date.
I have an offer from another wholly owned but no class date in sight (at least 6 months), Envoy seems to be in the same boat and I think right about the time I’d be able to hold MIA I’d get Force upgraded to LGA RSV hell anyway.
I am looking at PSA due to availability of bases, flow is quicker than Envoy (back pocket), ‘decent’ pay (it’s a regional, all the pays suck...even at the best of them plus the chance of a new contract with you guys) plus it’s the quickest start date of my CJOs. Plus SAP, etc
Am I on the wrong track? Am I misreading the situation? I didn’t want to turn this into a “what regional do I pick” thread so my apologies for doing exactly that!
I have an offer from another wholly owned but no class date in sight (at least 6 months), Envoy seems to be in the same boat and I think right about the time I’d be able to hold MIA I’d get Force upgraded to LGA RSV hell anyway.
I am looking at PSA due to availability of bases, flow is quicker than Envoy (back pocket), ‘decent’ pay (it’s a regional, all the pays suck...even at the best of them plus the chance of a new contract with you guys) plus it’s the quickest start date of my CJOs. Plus SAP, etc
Am I on the wrong track? Am I misreading the situation? I didn’t want to turn this into a “what regional do I pick” thread so my apologies for doing exactly that!
People move up class dates all the time, interview and give it a shot.
03-07-2018, 03:52 AM
#36
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On the other hand many of us have been commuting for years and would tell you it’s not really that bad. I would rather commute somewhere that would offer me better quality of life than to live in base somewhere that didn’t.
03-07-2018, 04:58 AM
#37
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Joined APC: Nov 2016
Posts: 226
Definitely a commuter here once the time rolls around. Pretending I had a choice initial between CLT and DCA, is there any way to check which is a better commute, or at least the lesser of two evils? Does a method exists to research historical or average flight load out of my local airport (VPS) to either of those bases?
Both have daily service, but CLT definitely gets more flights. It would not be amusing (well, maybe the first time) to end up two hopping through CLT to get to DCA...
Both have daily service, but CLT definitely gets more flights. It would not be amusing (well, maybe the first time) to end up two hopping through CLT to get to DCA...
03-07-2018, 06:11 AM
#38
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Joined APC: Jul 2017
Posts: 141
Definitely a commuter here once the time rolls around. Pretending I had a choice initial between CLT and DCA, is there any way to check which is a better commute, or at least the lesser of two evils? Does a method exists to research historical or average flight load out of my local airport (VPS) to either of those bases?
Both have daily service, but CLT definitely gets more flights. It would not be amusing (well, maybe the first time) to end up two hopping through CLT to get to DCA...
Both have daily service, but CLT definitely gets more flights. It would not be amusing (well, maybe the first time) to end up two hopping through CLT to get to DCA...
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