Originally Posted by
ElmhurstNick
The only significant problem with the CR9s is that the overhead bins are horrible. Even F has to gate check a 22" roller, which causes problems when my roller typically has a CPAP, medications, and laptop accessories in it to ease the stress on a bad shoulder.
A Bombardier brochure says that the CRJ-series overhead bins are large enough:
LARGER OVERHEAD BINS
The CRJ Series’ spacious overhead bins easily accommodate two 22 x 16 x 10.5 inch roller bags, meaning the CR700 can stow 48 bags, the CRJ900 58 bags and the CRJ1000 68 bags.
http://commercialaircraft.bombardier...rochure-en.pdf (page 17 of brochure, page 10 of .pdf)
There just isn't enough overhead bin space.