Hello!
I hope that I am not overstepping my boundaries. However, I do not think in this type of position commute benefits apply. As for your second question, I believe if there are positions available in your local city, one must complete a probationary period, be in good standing, then a request to transfer would be the next step.
My daughter works for Alaska Airlines out of LA. She started out at the Burbank location. In her case, she applied for a lead position at LAX and got the job. You may want to also ask about lateral transfers.
I hope my response helped and if I am not certain, I believe SW will give you more details. I am responding based on other work-related experiences.
Best Wishes,
Moneak
