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Bombardier CRJ-700 / CR7 New Configuration with First Class & Rollout (consolidated)
Apr 12, 2010, 6:58 pm
#167
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Puget sound
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Interior mods are some of the easiest and can be scheduled without many hiccups. All parts can be kitted and staged.
They are changing 4 rows of seats and adding a partition. Sounds like it could be done in 60 hours with a 2 shift crew of 6, maybe they are adding a light c check in while it is down.
Apr 12, 2010, 7:16 pm
#168
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Unfortunately no - one LAV in the back. But remember, there has always only been one LAV and the CR7 refit with F is actually decreasing the number of pax on board (unlike UA's refit when they added E+ which added pax).
Apr 12, 2010, 7:19 pm
#169
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: los angeles, calif.
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As of now, at year's end, three CRJ-700s are assigned to Dallas; fourteen to New York; 19 to O'Hare.
That leaves six. I'm not really sure if "New York" includes LGA/JFK as one, or separate.
That leaves six. I'm not really sure if "New York" includes LGA/JFK as one, or separate.
Apr 19, 2010, 3:49 pm
#170
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Pics Now posted
Looks like someone posted pics of the new interior on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d=429819703011
I don't like the colorscheme at all, but hey it's still an upgrade to the status quo so I'm happy
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d=429819703011
I don't like the colorscheme at all, but hey it's still an upgrade to the status quo so I'm happy
Apr 19, 2010, 4:27 pm
#171
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CMI
Programs: AA Plt 2MM
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Looks like someone posted pics of the new interior on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d=429819703011
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d=429819703011
Apr 19, 2010, 11:52 pm
#174
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Location: PHX & AGP
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I find this threat interesting, United Express has been flying CR7 with FC seats in it for well over a year. Nice ride, just too bad the only meal service is a box snack.. There is even an updated version of the CR7 with the new interior much nicer seats, bigger over head bins.. But still only boxed snacks... They have 2 FA on these flights.
Apr 20, 2010, 7:53 am
#176
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Plat
Posts: 699
I believe now PLT and EXP are entitled to a free alcoholic beverage and a bag of either almond to the nut/fruit mix. Will this be changing? One of the actual benefits of going from a 737 > CRJ on a 6:30 am flight is the snack bag is better than the little cookie you get.
Apr 20, 2010, 9:14 am
#177
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 258
Comfy!
My ORD-EWR flight last night was fitted with the new first class seats. Very comfortable!! Plenty of room for me to work using my laptop and generally spread out. Particularly liked the huge seatback pocket. Flying regional jets won't be such a bad proposition any more (assuming one can snag an F seat)...
Apr 21, 2010, 2:28 pm
#178
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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I flew a CRJ from DTW to ORD about a week ago. No first class yet, but they were kind enough to block the seat next to me--lots of elbow room on a very full flight. There were two flight attendants, so very good service overall, although I wasn't offered the snack/nut pack.
Apr 23, 2010, 1:45 pm
#180
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: AAdvantage, Hilton
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Some confirmation on previously reported information:
The complete press release:
http://aa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2859
American Eagle will offer a complimentary First Class dining service that includes a Continental breakfast with cereal or hot oatmeal and yogurt and a lunch or dinner that includes a fresh salad or a sandwich and dessert. First Class customers receive warm, cleansing towels and mixed nuts prior to their meals, which are served on china. On flights of shorter duration, beverage service will be accompanied by a gourmet snack mix.
American Eagle will offer First Class service from its Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) hubs. From Chicago, customers will experience First Class service on flights to Atlanta, Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., Newark, N.J., George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, San Antonio, and Salt Lake City. From DFW, customers can fly First Class to Cleveland, Milwaukee, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Bentonville/Springdale, Ark., and Little Rock, Ark.
American Eagle will offer First Class service from its Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) hubs. From Chicago, customers will experience First Class service on flights to Atlanta, Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., Newark, N.J., George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, San Antonio, and Salt Lake City. From DFW, customers can fly First Class to Cleveland, Milwaukee, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Bentonville/Springdale, Ark., and Little Rock, Ark.
http://aa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2859