Hawaii commute...
12-29-2015, 08:54 AM
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I guess that's part of the question actually. GUM would be way too senior for this mere mortal or we'd just move there (maybe some day).
SFO should be easy to hold. I'm a new hire on the 737. Not sure about LAX.
SFO should be easy to hold. I'm a new hire on the 737. Not sure about LAX.
12-29-2015, 09:03 AM
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I've tried jumpseating multiple times out to HNL and it has been a horrendous experience every time. So many standby passengers, and amongst them always lives another pilot who competes for the jumpseat while going on vacation with his family. I cannot imagine repeating that experience 8 times a month.
12-29-2015, 10:24 AM
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Certain times of the year the flights WILL be wide open but in "season" it would be the hardest commute you could imagine even WITH seniority.
12-29-2015, 11:05 AM
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Peak season is summer and spring break. You'll also find it tough around the holidays, but usually only in one direction. For example, you would have NO problem getting to Hawaii right now. But try to come back this weekend? Ummm.... gonna be tough.
Just keep in mind that many of the airplanes going back and forth now are 737's. That jumpseat SUCKS for 5 hours.
12-29-2015, 11:21 AM
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I have been commuting to or from Honolulu since 1981.Your butt is going to take the shape of a jumpsuit. Last 11 years I was based in EWR 1 commute a month. It is very doable, but you have to have the right state of mind.
See you on the jumpsuit. By the way we have over 50 active pilots still living in Hawaii.
See you on the jumpsuit. By the way we have over 50 active pilots still living in Hawaii.
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