It's Here, Horizon's New E 175
#32
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When they placed the order they said E175s have better economics on routes over 400 miles (https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...t-quar-421088/), and yet so far, all 400, 500, 600+ mile Q400 routes are remaining Q400 while E175s are planned exclusively for new routes. Perhaps that will start to change in 2018 when Q400s start being retired, but sucks for everyone on those routes in the meantime. Every time I've heard someone make a comment to FAs on the PDX-OAK Q400s, they've always had to apologize and say E175s are coming soon! No, they're not ...
Theoretically, the 175 is a more efficient plane. In reality, they have a choice of upgrading equipment on existing routes or expanding to new routes. With the competitive landscape currently, they're choosing to expand.
#34
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Got upgraded on a SEA-SMF Skywest E175 last week; I was impressed they managed a full meal service in F on that flight (only about 90 minutes). It's like another world compared to the Q400; with all the PR around the post-merger rebranding, hopefully the QX E175s will be as good or better.
On the same trip I happened to spot N620QX on the ground at SMF, during one of the many trips it seems to have made that day (crew familiarization, I am guessing?).
On the same trip I happened to spot N620QX on the ground at SMF, during one of the many trips it seems to have made that day (crew familiarization, I am guessing?).
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Would you care if your flight was operated by OO or QX?
Jiburi
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I vaguely remember reading a piece of AS marketing where they mentioned the ability to offer F as a key advantage of the E175, but I can't find it to back me up. In any case that seems to be the trend post-VX-merger.
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http://www.embraer.com/en-US/Imprens...E175-jets.aspx
The E175s for Horizon Air will feature aerodynamic enhancements introduced by Embraer in 2014, such as new wingtips and other technical improvements that reduce fuel burn. The 76-seat aircraft will be configured in a three-class layout, with 12 first class seats, 16 in premium class, and 48 in the main cabin.
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#40
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The aircraft is currently undergoing proving runs with the FAA. You'll see it flying all over the place, testing various scenarios, including diversions. Nothing broken.
#42
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Thanks for the clarification. I did not think about it being a new type for QX and the FAA wanting to make sure they had a handle on plane ops. I hope to see it does SNA way at some point
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