SWA or JetBlue?

[fragglerock]

daddysquared

Yes,

I'm serious about obtaining information about both airlines in order to make the most educated choice. If anyone has any specific information about SWA and Jetblue payrates and workrules, please reply. Thanks.

 

[jointops]

Fragglerock,

I know I personally have posted answers to pay rate, work rules etc. on previous posts. As has JayDub, Jeff G, Malibu, Mo Better Blu and several others. We're rather straight forward and want everyone to be well informed. Do a search and it will come back with much more of the details you're interested in.

I would take the time right now, but am commuting to JFK this morning for a trip. But I wanted to get something in here to point you in the right direction.

If you have any further questions send me a PM and I'll be happy to tell you my experiences (vs. the company that furloughed me vs. the military). Sorry to be brief, I'll check in on this site tonight in JFK.

Happy landings

 

[Counselair]

Congrats on the job offers.

I've made some pretty tough career choices. I've been at six airlines with my last being my dream job at the Worlds Biggest Airline. Now I'm on the street hoping to get a chance like the one you have. Both airlines are great and you never know what is gonna happen. Whatever you choose just be happy wherever you are.

Counselair

 

[fredflyer]

fraggle,
I was actually walking into my 737 type checkride when I got the call for a jetBlue interview, and later on, the job. After weeks of getting rec-letters and my application together for Southwest and $7000 for a type rating, the app. is still still sitting on my desk. I never sent it in because I didn't want even the slightest chance of being in the position you are in now. I envy your opportunity, but not the decision process you must be going through. Just go with a plan and stick with it, no matter what happens. If by some chance you made the wrong decision and want to re apply to either company, I don't think either one will hold a grudge against you at a later time (but that's just my humble opinion).

 

[Falconjet]

Timeframe

Fraggle: You stated in your request that your clock was ticking, yet you still haven't disclosed a timeframe for either carier. You aren't hired by a company until you are sitting in class and drawing a paycheck. Where are you in the SW pool and when is your classdate with JetBlue? The timing of the classes would be the most important issue. If you have a class date in the near future with JetBlue and are fairly far down in the deep end of the pool I'd say take the bird in the hand. You never know what might happen, even at a company as solid as SW. More info would help others give you some insight. Best of luck.

 

[JPB]

Low cost airline

I am not sure JetBlue is :
As you know the A320 are equipped expensively , the landing fees at JFK and other major airports are very high (5, 10 , 15K...).
Low cost airplane for SW , low or n landing fees, labor under control , in a position to seriously take on the big guys in every part of the country .
The models between SWA and JB are very different. But here lies the opportunity of upgrading rapidly and having a good seniority.

I would go with SWA

 

[FL717]

You asked...so... to me its a no-brainer. No hesitation whatsoever.

SWA all the way.