May 7, 2017, 11:27 am
Last edit by: Adam Smith
This thread was originally started regarding the re-configuration and re-designation of Air Canada's legacy CRAs to CR9s. That project was completed in early 2018.
AC currently has five CR9s that were previously owned by SkyWest and in service with Delta. These are (fin/registration):
These aircraft are still configured with the Delta interiors, have no IFE, and may or may not have working WiFi. AC has not published any details regarding the re-configuration of these aircraft to match the existing CR9 fleet.
AC currently has five CR9s that were previously owned by SkyWest and in service with Delta. These are (fin/registration):
- 780 / C-FIJZ
- 781 / C-FJZN
- 782 / C-FOJZ
- 783 / C-FRJA
- 784 / C-GJAN
These aircraft are still configured with the Delta interiors, have no IFE, and may or may not have working WiFi. AC has not published any details regarding the re-configuration of these aircraft to match the existing CR9 fleet.
CRA/CR9 re-config and re-designation - details and progress
May 3, 2017, 2:04 pm
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I just boarded 8335 and it is my first trip on a 900. The A side bin is taller but still not much space. I think that the DF bin looks to be about the same size as an e90. I am in J. The interior is bright with light gray leather seats. It also has the new livery. There is a noticeable increase of pitch in J.
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May 3, 2017, 5:16 pm
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I just boarded 8335 and it is my first trip on a 900. The A side bin is taller but still not much space. I think that the DF bin looks to be about the same size as an e90. I am in J. The interior is bright with light gray leather seats. It also has the new livery. There is a noticeable increase of pitch in J.
May 3, 2017, 5:20 pm
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I just boarded 8335 and it is my first trip on a 900. The A side bin is taller but still not much space. I think that the DF bin looks to be about the same size as an e90. I am in J. The interior is bright with light gray leather seats. It also has the new livery. There is a noticeable increase of pitch in J.
May 3, 2017, 7:04 pm
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The closet up front looks a little larger and thee bins are a bit larger. Today was a full flight and there didn't appear to be a carry-on issue. I don't honestly know if it was by design. I did not go behind the curtain.
May 7, 2017, 11:29 am
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YEG_SE4Life, thanks for the update. Looks like 3 of the 5 new build CR9s are out in service now. Glad to hear they put the new bins in.
Anyone have any word on whether the old planes will be getting the new bins when they go in for re-configuration?
I've made a wiki so we can track the progress.
Anyone have any word on whether the old planes will be getting the new bins when they go in for re-configuration?
I've made a wiki so we can track the progress.
May 7, 2017, 1:11 pm
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May 7, 2017, 5:48 pm
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So you're trying to be pedantic but inaccurately so?
May 7, 2017, 9:37 pm
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May 8, 2017, 9:59 am
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No? I was going to be flying on that fin, and I was expressing disappointment that, based on the data in this thread, it would not have been reconfigured.
That is neither pedantic nor inaccurate.
Then I even followed up, after flying, to confirm the fact.
That is neither pedantic nor inaccurate.
Then I even followed up, after flying, to confirm the fact.
May 8, 2017, 10:13 am
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So your post was incomplete, as it could easily be interpreted that you were saying that fin wasn't going to be re-configured ever, rather than having to do with an upcoming flight you were taking 
May 8, 2017, 10:16 am
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Booked YUL-BOS. In J, booking says CRJ705. Seat plan still 10 J seats, still 1A all by itself. They no longer seem to use the CRA designation.