xcell

Looking to travel from Toronto to Orlando at Christmas and the least expensive flights are from AA but using Air Wisconsin and/or Republic Airlines.

Any one tried these airlines before?

Would they be comparable to Air Canada Rouge?

Big4Flyer

These are just your typical regional carriers that contract with a mainline (AA in your case). From your perspective you'll be flying an AA aircraft, it will just be on a smaller aircraft rather than a larger 737 or likewise. I believe Air Wisconsin only operates CRJ 200s, which is a small/cramped plane, but it will still get you where you need to go. And yes, as far as seat comfort goes, the CRJ 200 probably compares with Air Canada Rouge

Prospero

Lets continue this discussion in the AA forum.

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dw

The better comparison would probably be Air Canada Express (operated by Sky Regional, Jazz, Air Georgian, etc.)

ACA321

I fly to/from YYZ often. I'd take Republic operated flights any day over the Air Wisconsin, or Air Canada Express (Air Georgian out of CLT) garbage any day. I've done all countless times. The CRJ-200 is hands down the worst RJ in either fleet. Not to mention, the Air Wisconsin flight to CLT seems to get cancelled more frequently than the Republic flights to CLT for some reason- when weather goes bad or ATC is a mess. The E175s also have a J cabin if that is important to you- none of the CRJ-200 flights have premium seating.

That is my experience anyway...I'd pick the Republic flights first. AC Rouge is also a disaster from my experience- and I used to be AC loyal- although the only thing it would have going for it would be a non-stop flight vs. a connection somewhere on the way down.

ty97

Yep, I would take an E170/E175 over a CRJ200 on any airline any day of the week.

BThumme

Add another vote for taking the Republic 175's over the AW CRJ200's. Unless there's a big impact to schedule, you will be much more comfortable in the 175 cabin vs the CRJ200's.

Catbert10

I think a lot of people would take the E175 over any other narrowbody in AA"s mainline fleet, let alone the CRJ200.

SpinOn2

There is a reason I, and many others call it "Air Wiscancel"

Avoid AW if you can, especially in winter.


Plus E175 over CRJ2 anytime.

B2707

The Republic flight crews are generally very service-oriented. Always IME offer PDBs in First and excellent service in flight in both cabins.