I am a big guy, and normally need a belt extension on Delta's CR2s. I'm also a fairly frequently flier.

I drive from the northern suburbs of Detroit to St. Joseph/Benton Harbor almost every week. It's 3.5 hours in the summer, and 5+ in the winter. Almost to Chicago. If I could fly in a Dash-8, let alone a CR2, I would do it in a heartbeat if an airline made it economical, esp. in the winter. I am considering getting a PPL to fly myself there.

I hate the CRJs, actually hate Delta's CR7s worse than the 2s, but anything beats driving through freezing rain and snow for hours on I-94. Heck, I was stopped for 3 hours this week when 94 closed due to an overturned semi/fire on a 70 degree sunny day.

Fly WN. I have also had good success with them (when the flights have been not so full.) I like the occasional chance of an upgrade, Economy Comfort seats on long flights to Mexico, and better response during IRROPS. You don't seem like much of a frequent flier.