DH8
Jun 2, 2003, 6:12 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 162
Jun 3, 2003, 10:12 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Michigan
Programs: AA ExPlat, UA 1K, DL 1MM/Silver
Posts: 1,615
I had my first DH8 (aka Q200) experience, as well as my first Horizon experience last weekend PDX-SEA. I was very surprised with the comp. beer/wine. It was quite unusual to be sitting UNDER the wing though (seat 6A)
It was much quieter than the Saab 340 that I am occasionally relegated to with NW Airlink.
It was much quieter than the Saab 340 that I am occasionally relegated to with NW Airlink.
Jun 4, 2003, 2:01 am
#9
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Moved again...in St. Louis now.
Programs: All over the place now.
Posts: 600
I've done the Saab, the Dash 8, and the CRJ (among others) and to tell you the truth...I barely notice. I usually just don't pay attention though which shows me how much more into aviation everyone else is. 
I mostly look at them as a way to get me where I want to go!
One thing I've noticed while doing a few weeks of trips from ANC-CDV (Cordova) is that the AS flight serves juice only which I think is completely reasonable (like you drink every 30 minutes at home!). However, on the ERA flight the ONE poor flight attendant goes around serving everyone drink of choice including beer, wine, sodas, etc. and a cookie! I can't believe she manages to do that and clean up each flight and I really can't believe they even try.
Another interesting note...when you fly ERA out of Cordova they leave the metal detector on but instruct everyone to just walk through with their stuff. So, it's just a constant beeping that no one pays attention to. Wierd in today's atmosphere.
I mostly look at them as a way to get me where I want to go!
One thing I've noticed while doing a few weeks of trips from ANC-CDV (Cordova) is that the AS flight serves juice only which I think is completely reasonable (like you drink every 30 minutes at home!). However, on the ERA flight the ONE poor flight attendant goes around serving everyone drink of choice including beer, wine, sodas, etc. and a cookie! I can't believe she manages to do that and clean up each flight and I really can't believe they even try.
Another interesting note...when you fly ERA out of Cordova they leave the metal detector on but instruct everyone to just walk through with their stuff. So, it's just a constant beeping that no one pays attention to. Wierd in today's atmosphere.