![]() ![]() If you have any specific questions about DL, I would be more than happy to answer them. I would not place this big a decision ONLY on how their flying benefits are (even though DL wins in that sense since we have a transoceanic operation).Īnother thing to consider is the pros and cons of working with and without a union (DL = no union, SW = union). Do you see yourself living in one of those cities? Or some other city, maybe close to one of the bases? Look at bases for both airlines, and then imagine yourself living in each base 5, 10, 20 years from now. There's no a very big difference between the two pay wise. I would sit down and ask yourself - do you want to do only domestic trips and do international trips only on your time off, or would you like to do international trips ever once in a while (in the beginning, at least)? Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. But I've known people who have left DL to start a new career with SW. I'm very heavily leaning towards DL (for obvious reasons). Good luck with your decision-making process! I’m curious to see which you’ll end up choosing! There are so many good/not great things about every airline, so it ultimately depends on what is most important to you. I’m not familiar with SW’s reserve system, and I’m sure it’s different base-by-base, but honestly Delta’s system seems like a dream compared to having to work a month, a year, or even decades on reserve. At Delta, you only have a certain number of on-call days a month. Reserve is the pits, and it’s definitely something that will affect your quality of life. I’m jealous Delta FAs don’t really serve reserve. Delta FAs appear to me to have to walk on eggshells, however I have to admit they offer a great product.ĭelta also has a great “reserve” system. I’ve heard some wild stories of people getting fired for contrived or straight-out inane reasons at Delta. thanks to their union.ĭelta has a great brand, but having been in the industry for 5 years, I personally feel a union is invaluable. SW has one of the best-if not the best contract in the U.S. The Southwest Airlines flight attendant who got two of her teeth knocked out by a passenger was very unprofessional and provoked the wild altercation, another flier said. SW doesn’t make trips that long worth so little hours. For example, at my airline, most 4-day trips are only worth 20 hours of pay. ![]() Although our hourly wage is about the same, the way SW FAs are paid is better. As a flight attendant at a unionized legacy carrier, I am super jealous of SW’s compensation. Trust me, when you spend your days on a plane and in airports, it’s not something you want to do in your free time just to get home.ĭo you want those fabulous international layovers every once in a while? Or would you prefer having enough money to vacation there yourself? Southwest doesn’t have flights to places like Shanghai or Rome, but they have a great contract. ![]() Is there a base you’d like to or would be willing to live in at either airline? Commuting is hell and life is so much easier when you live in base. Bases are probably the biggest in determining your quality of life. Congratulations! Both are great options but it depends on what you value. ![]()
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