Originally Posted by
yscleo
On the E190 planes, is there less space in the overhead bins? Just curious if there is less space for carry ons.
Thanks.
Less space ... compared to what?
Compared to the bins on an A320, the Embraer overheads are definitely smaller. Compared to a CRJ, they're positively cavernous.
I can fit a B&R 20-inch Baseline in the E190, although as Canadian Cow notes, when traveling in Y it has to go in sideways (i.e. douche bag style) because the bin simply isn't deep enough to swallow it wheels-first. An 18- or 19-inch bag might fit wheels-first, but it would still be a tight squeeze.
Widebody or expandable bags would probably still fit sideways, but again, it would likely be a tight squeeze.
When traveling on this aircraft, a smallish duffle or backpack tends to work best. Rollaboards just don't fit, and are particularly problematic on routes with heavy pax loads like YYZ-YYC or YYZ-YEG.
Does that help?