AA Eagle LGA-CMH operated by what aircraft?
Jan 2, 2018, 6:28 am
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AA Eagle LGA-CMH operated by what aircraft?
thank you all in advance for dealing with the autocorrect typos that I noticed hours later...now fixed.
I LOATHE the flight out of LGA but alas I must.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy . I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. Thanks.
edit: These are for flights April 4 and April 8.
I LOATHE the flight out of LGA but alas I must.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy . I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. Thanks.
edit: These are for flights April 4 and April 8.
Last edited by the phoenix; Jan 2, 2018 at 1:27 pm Reason: autocorrect stinks....
Jan 2, 2018, 6:56 am
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When I fly out of CMH normally I am on an ER-145 or 175 with an F class. I get upgraded on that route about 75% of the time. Weird to see a CRJ, maybe seasonal demand, has anyone else seen a CRJ?
Jan 2, 2018, 7:04 am
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I Lamothe the flight out of LGA but alas I must.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy. I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. THanks.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy. I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. THanks.
It's common for U.S. carriers that use regional jet contract carriers to use more than one. I would focus on the aircraft (E-175 very good, E-145 bad, CRJ very bad) more than the operating carrier.
Jan 2, 2018, 8:15 am
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I Lamothe the flight out of LGA but alas I must.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy. I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. THanks.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy. I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. THanks.
Jan 2, 2018, 8:39 am
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If you gave your travel date people could comment more precisely on the available aircraft.
It's common for U.S. carriers that use regional jet contract carriers to use more than one. I would focus on the aircraft (E-175 very good, E-145 bad, CRJ very bad) more than the operating carrier.
It's common for U.S. carriers that use regional jet contract carriers to use more than one. I would focus on the aircraft (E-175 very good, E-145 bad, CRJ very bad) more than the operating carrier.
Jan 2, 2018, 9:02 am
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Jan 2, 2018, 1:09 pm
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I Lamothe the flight out of LGA but alas I must.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy. I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. THanks.
So I’ve never flown AA Eagle but have to now. I noticed that the flights are either by PSA or Envoy. I know that doesn’t mean too much but what a/c type is used on this route? The AA site denotes a CRJ and I think I’m seeing a 50 seater with no F class. Is that the usual?
Oh, also saw Republic flies the route , all for Eagle. So how are Envoy, PSA and Republic different? Never thought to ask. THanks.
Couldn't tell you any noticeable difference between operating carriers.
Jan 2, 2018, 1:54 pm
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(I use CRJ meaning CRJ-50/100/200, not meaning the Canadair passenger jet family - as does AA in its Choose Flights page.)
Jan 2, 2018, 6:46 pm
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The CRJ-900 operated by PSA is quite comfortable and the aircraft are new-ish. It is a 2 class aircraft as is the ERJ-175. I generally fly CMH-CLT and those are the only aircraft Eagle flies between those airports. If you have a choice, get on the ERJ-175 operated by Republic - quite comfy especially if you can score one of the single seats in first. Regardless of aircraft type, none of these will accommodate a full-size rollaboard.
Jan 2, 2018, 8:59 pm
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Lots of gate checking bags, yes. Also: the last trip I took to CMH departed from the horrible gate D9F/G at LGA (see description in my thread about AA's nastiest gates). Involved a bus to the plane and no jetbridge. Return also involved deplaning via stairs and then walking across the apron to an open door and up some stairs. Perhaps the same gate but just parked much closer to it or maybe it was closer to the bottom of D pier.
CMH by contrast is a really civilized airport: spacious, desks for working, plugs for electronics on most if not all seats, quite comfortable chairs, clean, bright etc.
Jan 3, 2018, 5:27 pm
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Wow, I surprised by this statement. I have been flying in and out of CMH a lot and rather think it a disappointing airport for a city of CMH's size. Three terminals not joined behind security limits access to amenities and decent food options. The interior is bland and completely uninspired and, for the life of me, I cannot figure out their ridiculous arrangements of jet bridges where as many as three gates merge into one jet bridge. Not a single airline with a club. Compared to airports in cities of a similar size: PIT, CVG, RDU, JAX, AUS, IND - CMH is disappointing.
Jan 3, 2018, 7:01 pm
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Lots of gate checking bags, yes. Also: the last trip I took to CMH departed from the horrible gate D9F/G at LGA (see description in my thread about AA's nastiest gates). Involved a bus to the plane and no jetbridge. Return also involved deplaning via stairs and then walking across the apron to an open door and up some stairs. Perhaps the same gate but just parked much closer to it or maybe it was closer to the bottom of D pier.
CMH by contrast is a really civilized airport: spacious, desks for working, plugs for electronics on most if not all seats, quite comfortable chairs, clean, bright etc.
Wow, I surprised by this statement. I have been flying in and out of CMH a lot and rather think it a disappointing airport for a city of CMH's size. Three terminals not joined behind security limits access to amenities and decent food options. The interior is bland and completely uninspired and, for the life of me, I cannot figure out their ridiculous arrangements of jet bridges where as many as three gates merge into one jet bridge. Not a single airline with a club. Compared to airports in cities of a similar size: PIT, CVG, RDU, JAX, AUS, IND - CMH is disappointing.
That said, I know I’ve taken the ERjs over a decade ago fro Houston to Mexico and IIRC they were 1-2 seats. And I *may* have taken an AA CRJ along the way but I just don’t recall the gate checking. But for the short flight, should be fine. THank you again for your perspectives.