seat sizes on Eagle Flights
Apr 8, 2010, 12:04 pm
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seat sizes on Eagle Flights
I'm traveling on Amercan Eagle for the 1st time in years, and don't know the new planes at all. Are the newer small jets like the CR7 and ER64 the same size seats as in M80 full size jets?
Apr 8, 2010, 12:30 pm
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seatguru.com or seatexpert.com are a few resources that give descriptions about these planes.
EDITED TO ADD:
For example, ER jets have a 31" pitch and 17.3" width (vs. 31-33" pitch and 18" width on MD80)
CR - 31" pitch and 17" width
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Apr 8, 2010, 1:04 pm
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If you select 12A (exit row in (I think) the EMB140), there is a protruding, non-moving metal piece on the left (window) side of the seat that will make the experience very uncomfortable.
Apr 8, 2010, 1:21 pm
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Honestly, what's the deal with all the padding issue complaints? I never have a problem with padding, and I'm not a big fatso with a lot of "built in cushion"--5'4" 128 lb male. Is this more of a problem "larger" people have?
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Apr 8, 2010, 1:31 pm
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Some of the older ER jets have that issue (I think it is the ones they got thru the TWA deal). The relatively newer ones don't have the same issue so you can lift both armrests up. 12A has more leg room than MD80 IMHO.
Apr 8, 2010, 1:49 pm
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Try sitting in the exit row of a CR7, though it's hard to complain about the padding because there isn't any to begin with. Worst. Seat. Ever.
Apr 8, 2010, 1:52 pm
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Apr 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
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The ERD exit rows do not have that problem, however. The ones with the lifting armrests are actually fine and have lots of leg room.
Apr 8, 2010, 11:29 pm
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I only fly Eagle on <500 miles segments. And I quite enjoy sitting in Eagle.
Am I the only one who enjoy taking American Eagle more than mainline coach?
Am I the only one who enjoy taking American Eagle more than mainline coach?
Apr 9, 2010, 7:17 am
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the ERJ's seats are better then the CRJ seats .... those CRJ seats when wearing a winter coat, can be quite a "snug" experience in row 1 .... and god forbid you have two guys with broad shoulders on those flights ....
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Apr 9, 2010, 8:04 am
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Good point. I have hundreds of segments in EMB145/140 on Eagle. I choose them in preference to the M80 F seats, as long as I can get 3A or 4A, which I usually do. The EMB are quieter and smoother than the M80 and the seats are more comfortable too.
The CRJ, on the other hand, is horrible in my book.
I have zero experience with the new F on EMB but my suspicion is that they'll be nice. I hope the CRJ ones will be no, but I would not care to try them anyway.
I have flown the EMB190 in F on a non-US carrier which was luxurious and very comfortable. I have my doubts the AA ones will be any match.
The CRJ, on the other hand, is horrible in my book.
I have zero experience with the new F on EMB but my suspicion is that they'll be nice. I hope the CRJ ones will be no, but I would not care to try them anyway.
I have flown the EMB190 in F on a non-US carrier which was luxurious and very comfortable. I have my doubts the AA ones will be any match.
Apr 9, 2010, 8:48 am
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Cheers Larry.
Apr 9, 2010, 9:40 am
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Have a look at www.seatguru.com and www.seatexpert.com - they has diagrams and dimensions for the ERJ "jungle jets" and the CRJ Bombardiers as well.
Apr 9, 2010, 10:06 am
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I like flying Eagle and EMB A seats are 90% of the reason why. Get a seat way in the back, board, sit down, and wake up 90 minutes later at your destination. That's not a bad morning's flying.
Apr 9, 2010, 1:12 pm
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