Originally Posted by
Alrosa
It’s a very personal decision . We’re all looking for different things . For me it was about the options that a large airline like BA can open up.
It’s not just about different fleets - it’s about contract options, other career opportunities within the company etc. - heck they’re even looking at offering sabbaticals . You don’t even have to live in the U.K. if you really don’t want to.
Example, I have absolutely no interest in flying longhaul , I want to be back home every night and choose where I spend my free time and when . I could have just opted for a jet2 or easyJet life, but by joining BA I still get what I want in terms of making it a day job - but with the option of changing that or doing less flying in future if I want . That’s a nice position to be in .
That’s what tipped it for me .
I agree with this, senior SH is the best kept secret at BA. Short day trips Monday to Friday will have you at home a lot more than easyJet. I stayed on SH longer than others before moving fleets because of that; your seniority makes more impact than your fleet choice. I know there’s some weekend working changes happening which may impact that now, but once you’re top 25% you can pretty much choose your roster and what type of work you do.