Is seat 1D (starboard bulkhead aisle) on CRJ-200 a bad seat?
May 15, 2012, 8:11 am
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Is seat 1D (starboard bulkhead aisle) on CRJ-200 a bad seat?
Quick question:
Is seat 1D (starboard bulkhead aisle) on CRJ-200 a bad seat?
I had to book a last minute trip on a US Airways Express flight... 1D and 11D were the only remaining seats. Just wondering if I should switch to 11D. I realize there's no such thing as comfortable seats on the CRJs, but which seat has better legroom?
Is seat 1D (starboard bulkhead aisle) on CRJ-200 a bad seat?
I had to book a last minute trip on a US Airways Express flight... 1D and 11D were the only remaining seats. Just wondering if I should switch to 11D. I realize there's no such thing as comfortable seats on the CRJs, but which seat has better legroom?
May 15, 2012, 8:21 am
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1D is my seat of choice on the CRJ. I'm 6'5" and I don't like my knees digging into the metal tray table bars.
You won't have a ton of room to stretch, but I feel like the bulkhead is less claustrophobic than any other seat on that horrible plane.
You won't have a ton of room to stretch, but I feel like the bulkhead is less claustrophobic than any other seat on that horrible plane.
May 15, 2012, 8:53 am
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I used to fly a lot on route served by the CRJ200 and the Dash8 - I'd always pick the Dash8 flights if I could - if you're going to be uncomfortable, at least the Dash8 is kinda fun. 
May 15, 2012, 10:18 am
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Quick question:
Is seat 1D (starboard bulkhead aisle) on CRJ-200 a bad seat?
I had to book a last minute trip on a US Airways Express flight... 1D and 11D were the only remaining seats. Just wondering if I should switch to 11D. I realize there's no such thing as comfortable seats on the CRJs, but which seat has better legroom?
Is seat 1D (starboard bulkhead aisle) on CRJ-200 a bad seat?
I had to book a last minute trip on a US Airways Express flight... 1D and 11D were the only remaining seats. Just wondering if I should switch to 11D. I realize there's no such thing as comfortable seats on the CRJs, but which seat has better legroom?
May 15, 2012, 10:49 am
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W&B issues? How do they even know about it? (unless you didn't mean "wake and bake" http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=W%26B )
May 15, 2012, 11:03 am
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W&B issues? How do they even know about it? (unless you didn't mean "wake and bake" http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=W%26B )
May 15, 2012, 2:34 pm
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1D is much better. You get off the plane quicker, which is like escaping a small flying hell.
May 15, 2012, 8:07 pm
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The OP doesn't note whether they're a US preferred who can get exit row and preferred seating without extra fees, but if so, I strongly prefer the exit row aisles (8C/8D). Better legroom and you generally don't get moved due to weight and balance as you're pretty close to the center of the cabin. I'm about 6 foot and find the legroom OK, though five inches taller might still put knees on row 7.
May 16, 2012, 7:13 am
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there are really no good seats on the devil's chariot
May 16, 2012, 8:55 am
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Jul 30, 2014, 7:33 pm
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So the exit row seats in the CRJ 200 ain't so great? Where am I gonna put my 6' 3" hubby with really long legs! :-) (we are both plat so usually have a choice).
Jul 30, 2014, 9:05 pm
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you get maybe an inch, plus the seats don't recline in front of you. He's probably gonna have to sit sideways. Bulkhead would probably be a better option though. Its not going to be comfortable no matter where you sit.
Jul 31, 2014, 8:16 am
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Whenever I get on one of those hell holes I wonder how some of you do it every week. It is just absolutely awful.
