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AC has four distinct batches of CR9s which have significant differences in overhead bins and other amenities:

FINs 701-716
- Originally built as CRJ-705s (CRJ-900s that were limited to 75 seats to comply with AC's scope clause) in the mid-2000s
- Bins: they do fit a regulation-sized roll-aboard, but are very tight and crappy; 2 closets in J, 1 in Y
- WiFi: yes
- IFE: yes (very old XM system)
- Outlets: 3 pronged outlets in J, one per pair of Y seats to row 16
FINs 717-721
- New build "Next Gen" aircraft delivered 2017
- Bins: slightly better than the old bins, but not great; smaller closet in J
- WiFi: yes
- IFE: yes (very old XM system)
- Outlets: 3 pronged outlets in J, one per pair of Y seats to row 16
FINs 722-730
- New build aircraft with Atmosphere cabin delivered 2020-21
- Overhead bins: larger overhead bins, including wheels first in J, very small closet In J
- WiFi: no
- IFE: no
- Outlets: 3 pronged outlets + USB every J seat and 1 per pair in Y
FINs 780-784
- Original CRJ-900s delivered to SkyWest (for Delta) in mid-2000s
- Bins: they do fit a regulation-sized roll-aboard, but are very tight and crappy; next to no closet space in J
- WiFi: maybe - previously was available, recent reports suggest it may be disabled on most or all
- IFE: no
- Outlets: 3 pronged outlets + USB every J seat and 1 per pair in Y

CRJ-900 (CR9) seating and carry-on baggage information (2019 onwards)

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Sep 16, 23, 7:00 pm

#196

C-FMWQ

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: YYZ

Programs: AC E50K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Expressflyer900

WestJet only has IFE on the 787... the 737 fleet is BYOD and the Encore fleet is trash like all DH4s

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Originally Posted by CdnFlier

The DH4 fleets, everyone's, really is trash. Even the current mix and match 900s are a big improvement.

As a dash driver.

Sep 17, 23, 2:37 am

#197

CdnFlier

Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: Canada

Programs: AC*SE

Posts: 1,850

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-FMWQ

As a dash driver.

I mean, they are more efficient than others, and would be nice if they configured them with a few less rows so people had some space or maybe bring back paycheck or have real bins.... But you know.

Will be nice to see the 900 fleet consistent at least!

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Sep 17, 23, 9:50 am

#198

Expressflyer900

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I've always found it embarrassing to our passenger to stuff them into a DH4 (especially on a down gauge). I used to fly the DH1/3 yrs ago and much preferred them. BBD ruined a good airplane but I digress!

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Sep 17, 23, 10:35 am

#199

C-FMWQ

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: YYZ

Programs: AC E50K

Posts: 131

Quote:

Originally Posted by CdnFlier

I mean, they are more efficient than others, and would be nice if they configured them with a few less rows so people had some space or maybe bring back paycheck or have real bins.... But you know.

As much as I fly them, I was forced to. Its a powerful plane and has its niche but IMO its a poorly built plane and could've been so much better. Our flying is pretty abysmal too and is going to get worse come November...

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Originally Posted by Expressflyer900

Ahaha, I've done a few US turns out of YYZ on the Q (EWR and BWI). We had one ramp agent ask if the Q was a military plane

. Completely agree, the Q could've been a really good plane if they didn't try to turn it into a classic.