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Old Nov 25, 2019, 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by jsloan
No, it was a completely miserable flight, despite the fact that United refused to stick an inferior 737/A319 over the E175 on this route.

Yes, there are some advantages to the 737/A319 — most notably, hot food. However, in my opinion, the E175 is far more comfortable in Y, and similar in F, than the narrowbody mainline fleet.

The other things you mentioned — including weight / balance issues — could have happened on any plane.
+1. E175 seats are wider, and in pairs. And f has single seats. Only problem is overhead bins, they run out quick. I prefer the e175 to the various narrow body boings and airbi
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