Favourite Regional Aircraft
Dec 18, 2014, 2:00 am
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Favourite Regional Aircraft
Hey guys,
Not such a serious thread for once.
Just wondering what everyones favourite short-haul aircrafts are for United?
I recently flew what seems to be a new addition to the Embraer line, the 175. I really liked the seats and it had much more space in the aisles as well as in the overhead.
I usually had the CRJs and Embraers as they make me gatecheck my precious Rimowa, but this plane with no problems.
Not such a serious thread for once.
Just wondering what everyones favourite short-haul aircrafts are for United?
I recently flew what seems to be a new addition to the Embraer line, the 175. I really liked the seats and it had much more space in the aisles as well as in the overhead.
I usually had the CRJs and Embraers as they make me gatecheck my precious Rimowa, but this plane with no problems.
Dec 18, 2014, 6:09 am
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Hey guys,
Not such a serious thread for once.
Just wondering what everyones favourite short-haul aircrafts are for United?
I recently flew what seems to be a new addition to the Embraer line, the 175. I really liked the seats and it had much more space in the aisles as well as in the overhead.
I usually had the CRJs and Embraers as they make me gatecheck my precious Rimowa, but this plane with no problems.
Not such a serious thread for once.
Just wondering what everyones favourite short-haul aircrafts are for United?
I recently flew what seems to be a new addition to the Embraer line, the 175. I really liked the seats and it had much more space in the aisles as well as in the overhead.
I usually had the CRJs and Embraers as they make me gatecheck my precious Rimowa, but this plane with no problems.
In First any RJ will do...
Last edited by Bonehead; Dec 18, 2014 at 6:16 am
Dec 18, 2014, 6:55 am
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For coach/economy/Y the ERJ-145 as long as I can get the one-seat (A) side. If traveling alone I prefer that coach seat to any other in the fleet because there's zero chance of having a Sumo Wrestler sitting next to you. Once that happens to you, you'll see what I mean.
I'd fly 18A on an ERJ-135/145 RTW if I could.
Dec 18, 2014, 7:14 am
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Favourite Regional Aircraft seems the very definition of an oxymoron.
To be honest, any regional aircraft on Delta. They all have first class and they all have wifi and they all have their equivalent of E+. They also all have snacks in coach and full beverage service. No matter how short the flight, I've yet to experience 'water' or even 'express' service on DL.
I was blown away recently to receive my silver status package from them. I hadn't realized I'd given them that much business this year away from UA but probably 90% of it was on regional aircraft so I guess I let my feet and my wallet do the walking on this topic.
To be honest, any regional aircraft on Delta. They all have first class and they all have wifi and they all have their equivalent of E+. They also all have snacks in coach and full beverage service. No matter how short the flight, I've yet to experience 'water' or even 'express' service on DL.
I was blown away recently to receive my silver status package from them. I hadn't realized I'd given them that much business this year away from UA but probably 90% of it was on regional aircraft so I guess I let my feet and my wallet do the walking on this topic.
That said, the service in F on the DL RJ is world's better. Coach is nice too with the cookies, peanut, pretzel offer. I'm hoping the changes that should start next year will improve things on UAX. DL caters in real glass for F. I know that is very trivial, but I miss real glass. Probably because my only real changes of upgrade clearing is on UAX routes. Mainline upgrades are but a dream this low on the charts.
Added: My vote is the E170/175, without a doubt. Cabin size and windows along with seat width regardless of cabin make it a very nice ride. Just need to improve the offerings in F and I'll be happy to fly that on any route.
Last edited by jacobac00; Dec 18, 2014 at 7:15 am Reason: Added my "vote" for best.
Dec 18, 2014, 7:25 am
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Dec 18, 2014, 7:38 am
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The one I walk past on my way to my mainline flight.
I agree about the 1A seats on 145s, but if the flight is too long, I never can get my left foot to totally sit flat due to the curvature of the side wall.
2A seat on a 700 in F is OK.
I agree about the 1A seats on 145s, but if the flight is too long, I never can get my left foot to totally sit flat due to the curvature of the side wall.
2A seat on a 700 in F is OK.
Dec 18, 2014, 8:30 am
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Dec 18, 2014, 8:38 am
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The BAE146 were the best RJs. Of what's left the Embraers are best (175>170>145/135). I also happen to like the E120s but they're going away too.
Deltas CR9 and CR7 are ok. But not UAs.
Deltas CR9 and CR7 are ok. But not UAs.
Dec 18, 2014, 10:18 am
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ERJ-175 all of the way. I'm pretty sure the last one I was in had a no electronics sign instead of no smoking. For as poor as Brazil's aviation safety used to be, I always feel safest in Embraers. Compare that to a CRJ I rode on US Airways last year that was so old you could just picture the people sitting there and smoking in it back in the day.
Honorable mention for the worst though is also an Embraer. EMB-120. I will never forget the night I flew from LAX-SAN with a screaming headache and fever right next to the propeller. On top of that a flight attendant who was just grabbing a flight talked my ear off the whole hour, screaming across the aisle over the propeller noise. I was flying to meet my friends at a bar so it only got worse after that!
Honorable mention for the worst though is also an Embraer. EMB-120. I will never forget the night I flew from LAX-SAN with a screaming headache and fever right next to the propeller. On top of that a flight attendant who was just grabbing a flight talked my ear off the whole hour, screaming across the aisle over the propeller noise. I was flying to meet my friends at a bar so it only got worse after that!
Dec 18, 2014, 11:16 am
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E175/170 without a doubt! Especially the 175 with 12 F seats. Once they have streaming content, wifi and hot meals in first they will be even better!
Dec 18, 2014, 11:26 am
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I believe any problems in Brazilian aviation have most often occurred from infrastructure and human error. But now good. I have flown a lot within Brazil over several years, and I don't think I've ever been in an Embraer there, just Boeings (Gol, Azul) and Airbus (TAM). Have flown in Embraers in the U.S. and Australia.
