DL or UA..? ATL v IAH

Reply Subscribe

Page 5 of 9

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

09-28-2024, 12:21 PM

#41

GPullR

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Apr 2013

Posts: 558

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryleber

UA is scheduled to get 10 more 321s in 2024, 25 321s in 2025 and 25 moren 787s through the end of 2025. I would expect additional Boeing delays to reduce those numbers.

And definitely airbus as well. Got barely over half the 321s this year they were were supposed to.

09-28-2024, 01:35 PM

#42

CRJCapitan

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: May 2023

Posts: 515

Quote:

Originally Posted by VacancyBid

No, it's not a big difference. You're looking at a 38 year career. 3 years isn't a big deal. And putting a bullseye on your back upgrading with 36 years to go is ... poor judgement.

Why would upgrading put a target on your back?

09-28-2024, 03:07 PM

#43

VacancyBid

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2024

Posts: 237

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRJCapitan

Why would upgrading put a target on your back?

More responsibility. more chances to screw up. It's one thing if you're 52 with 3 kids coming from spirit. But when you're 27 why would you upgrade with 36 years to retirement? Learn the system for a couple years. You will have time.

09-28-2024, 07:59 PM

#44

170Till5

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2022

Posts: 695

Quote:

Originally Posted by UALinIAH

Did you fail history in school? Geography?

Here's a link that even has a map for you.

https://www.britannica.com/place/the-South-region

you clearly aren’t from the south and don’t know anyone from the south

09-28-2024, 08:31 PM

#45

iLikeMoose

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jan 2018

Posts: 309

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog40

After dig’n more looks like captain at IAH can be done under 2 years versus 5+ years for a DL upgrade? That seems like a pretty big difference/reason to go IAH?

I can't speak to the United side with much authority. If they keep up with their big expansion plans, I would expect you to upgrade faster there, yes. That being said, my UAL buddies make it sound like there is a reason upgrade goes more junior, namely that they dislike some of their reserve rules, but that info might be outdated with the new contract. Regardless I agree with the other poster that a few years difference in upgrade (maybe) isn't a reason to to turn down a class date at a legacy while you wait for a date at another.

One factor to consider is that Houston does have much better BBQ than Georgia! The BBQ here is fine, but pulled pork can't compare to a good Texas brisket.

09-28-2024, 09:37 PM

#46

JFS 3

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jun 2012

Posts: 118

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11atsomto

Assuming living in the base and State the domecile is in. The sobering scoreboard reminder that SFO would be 48.3% EWR 45.6% ATL 43.5%. (Maybe you could drive from Chattanooga, TN)

In MCO, LAS, and IAH its 39%.

Huh? I live in one of those places, my effective federal rate was less than 20% last year. No state income tax. Property taxes are high, but I'm still paying less than $0.20 on the dollar for money I make.

Maybe you don't understand how progressive tax rates work, and think that you pay your top bracket rate on all monies? If so, you should definitely hit the books, and absolutely quit giving people advice on this stuff.

09-29-2024, 03:20 AM

#47

Pilot4000

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Oct 2021

Posts: 815

Analysis paralysis.

Take the first job offer. If you get a second one, then make the decision.

09-29-2024, 07:31 AM

#48

rickair7777

Prime Minister/Moderator

Joined APC: Jan 2006

Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim

Posts: 40,367

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFS 3

If only it were so simple. They get you on a lot of other things too. I live in such a town (well not as bad as SFO, but trying to get there). After doing some modest personal 401k contributions my takehome is about 40% of my gross check. And then I hope my wife doesn't do anything with her finances that triggers a big under-payment in April.

It doesn't even have to be an official tax... for example they divert what should be road mx funds to far out political agendas, so the roads are literally worse than some third world countries. I spend about $800/year per car on suspension work. I've had sidewalls destroyed by potholes, on an AWD SUV that's four new large $ tires since they all have to match diameter.

09-29-2024, 12:49 PM

#49

Gone Flying

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Sep 2015

Position: UNA

Posts: 4,681

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFS 3

in the context of money difference with an upgrade, marginal tax rate is more applicable than effective. You are not describing the total tax burden, but how the additional income will be taxed. If you are single and contemplating upgrading at a legacy, it is highly likely all the extra money you would make will be taxed at 35% federal + 2.35% Medicare tax + state/local tax.

09-29-2024, 02:00 PM

#50

11atsomto

off weekends (if Reserve)

Joined APC: May 2023

Posts: 421

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFS 3

Hey thanks for reaching out. I really didn't have time to fact check the guy on his federal rates, merely reminding everyone of STATE INCOME taxes only. Usually is a pretty sobering Ice bucket when someone moves from a NO income tax state to a state that's "more thier scene"

I don't comment on property tax......while it is true CA, NY, NJ, CT are pretty friggn high....within those states it will still differ heavily municipally to municipality, amount of liveable space, and size of lot.

But Thank you for your advice.