I’m 6’5” tall (2 meters) and will do just about anything to avoid a commuter airline. The cabin is cramped, the carry-ons don’t fit, the food is inferior, and the pilots are inexperienced.

Again, I understand the contracted model for commuter carriers, but I don’t understand why a medium-haul flight like SEA-LAX would be farmed out.

I admit to being frustrated with myself for not catching this. Live and learn.