peersteve

Hi.... I agree that the one-side seat on an ERJ seems more comfortable, more private, or gives more personal space than a CRJ-200. On, the other hand, an ERJ seems like a "smaller" plane since its long and narrow, and that impacts the sense of "safety."

From flying Delta a lot, I have plenty of experience with the CRJ-200. Because the side walls curve inward starting at about shoulder-height when you are sitting down, the person in the window seat leans towrads the middle, which makes the person inthe aisle seat lean uncomftably, also.
On the CRJ-200, the windows are rather low on the wall, which also gives the impression that the plane is small, since a regular-height passenger is looking down to see through the window.

If you look at the Delta section of FlyerTalk, you'll find many comments about the CRJ-200s. The CRJ-700 and CRJ-900s are much better liked with walls that don't curve inward starting so low......and first-class in those planes is wonderful, since there's nothing better than a one-seat side in first for space and privacy.

Another factor that influences the impression of ERJ and CRJ-200 trips is that those flights are operated by separate companies using the "Delta' or "United" name......such as my Delta flight from OKC to Detroit has a Delta flight number, but "operated by Pinnacle airlines for Delta". These separate "commuter" or "regional" jet companies use their own pilots and crews and have a greater probability of running late or cancelling flights. The ERJ and CRJ-200 flights at major hub airports, such as Houston for United, leave from gates in buildings that are old, dirty or inconvenient compared to the larger planes..... the building where the ERJ-135/140/145 and CRJ-200s is sometimes described as "more like a bus station than an airport."

Hope this is helpful!

jlemon

I've flown on all of these types over the years and of the four I prefer the Embraer ERJ-145. Also note there are two smaller versions of this aircraft, being the ERJ-135 and ERJ-140. For short flights such as LFT-IAH, it's a great little plane, especially in a window/aisle A seat ahead of the wing. On longer flights such a IAH-ORF, it's not very fun at all.

Others have commented on the CRJ-200 and I agree it's a cramped little airplane that I do not enjoy flying on. The larger versions, which include the CRJ-700, CRJ-705, CRJ-900 and CRJ-1000 are quite a bit nicer. Note that of these types, UA Express only operates the smaller CRJ and larger CRJ-700.

The Dash 8-300 is fine for short flights such as those operated between Caribbean islands by LIAT....that is, when this airline operates on time and one does not miss his or her connecting flight at SJU or elsewhere! There are larger and smaller versions of this turboprop such as the Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200 and Dash 8-Q400. I do not enjoy longer flights on the Q400 such as those operated by Horizon Air on behalf of AS.

That leaves the ATR turboprop. Older ATR aircraft such as the ATR-42 and larger ATR-72 are okay for shorter flights. But I do think the newer versions of the ATR, such as the ATR-42-500 and ATR-72-500 are nicer in terms of being a bit quieter with less vibration. I flew on a brand new ATR-42-500 operated by Air Tahiti and was impressed.

jlemon

This is not true with regard to AA Eagle flights at DFW. These ERJ and CRJ flights depart in many cases from the same terminals that are utilized by AA mainline aircraft.

brenobarini

jlemon and peersteve.. it's really helpful

thank you

SittingUpFront

IAH terminal B is nicer and more convenient than UA's terminal G at IAD...

gusd

There is no Terminal G at IAD.

SittingUpFront

There once was.
http://www.threesquirrels.com/?p=26
http://farm1.staticflickr.com/2/3462...b7d_z.jpg?zz=1

Compared to terminal G, IAH terminal B is luxurious.