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Bombardier CRJ-700 / CR7 New Configuration with First Class & Rollout (consolidated)
Oct 12, 2011, 8:24 am
#437
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Oct 12, 2011, 9:18 am
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Oct 12, 2011, 11:30 am
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Oct 12, 2011, 11:39 am
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In the flights I've been on, the drink cart for economy is kept in the forward galley, so it has to come through the first class cabin to get back to row 5 and beyond. Because of the offset layout in first, the cart has to jog over to the centre of the aircraft for economy, so you tend to get banged a couple of times. This is similar to 7D on the mad dogs (but in reverse; first is offset on the CRJs while economy is offset on the mad dogs). It's not horrible, but it's worth noting. In my case, 5C has more than enough legroom for me and doesn't suffer that problem, so I tend to go for that one.
Nov 15, 2011, 3:30 pm
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I did my first trip in First Class on this plane today and I must say I was impressed. I was in 1D with 1C empty so it was ideal. I could have almost imagined I was on a MD80. Crew was cheerful and efficient. I will fly this plane (in First when I have the option).
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Nov 15, 2011, 3:36 pm
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There is no row 4.
Dec 15, 2011, 2:22 pm
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No breakfast on morning IAH-ORD?
I booked my parents in F on AA3859 (IAH-ORD) for this weekend. I went and checked "flight details" just now and noticed that the cabin service is listed as "Refreshments." Will they really not serve breakfast on a 2.5 hour flight that leaves at 7 am? 
Dec 15, 2011, 2:35 pm
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AA have chosen not to equip these aircraft with ovens. As such, there's no way to serve a proper breakfast, so I believe the most they will show is "Refreshments". That said, I'm told some cold meal-like spreads are available on the longer flights, though I'm not sure whether this flight is one of them. May be worth checking the domestic meals thread or reading upthread here.
Dec 15, 2011, 2:35 pm
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I fly LGA-ATL several times a month, usually in F. The reservation & gate board always say "Refreshments" when in fact, it's a full meal service (I usually fly during dinner).
Dec 15, 2011, 2:46 pm
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I received a continental breakfast on this flight. It consisted of a bowl of cereal with milk, a banana, a yogurt, a packaged muffin and I think a packaged fruit cup. All in all pretty terrible unless you like a really sweet breakfast. I don't know why AA can't put out a little fruit, some cheese and some cold ham and maybe cereal or a packaged breakfast bread.
Dec 15, 2011, 3:07 pm
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I received a continental breakfast on this flight. It consisted of a bowl of cereal with milk, a banana, a yogurt, a packaged muffin and I think a packaged fruit cup. All in all pretty terrible unless you like a really sweet breakfast. I don't know why AA can't put out a little fruit, some cheese and some cold ham and maybe cereal or a packaged breakfast bread.
Jan 6, 2012, 1:23 pm
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F on AA CR7
Flying LAX-PHX on a CR7 and I am pleasantly surprised that I just got an upgrade email. I have never been on that plane and assumed the short flight would be a puddle jumper with no F. Anyone have experience with the service?