cle-ord a320 or erj?
Sep 30, 2009 | 9:27 pm
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cle-ord a320 or erj?
United's running an airbus from ord-cle, while the best co can do is a regional jet. Has anyone had experience with united on this route? I would much rather have a bigger seat. Also, its interesting how one of united's "sample fares" in its "sale" email today was cleveland-chicago for 48 ow. could ua be thinking of codesharing with co on the route?
Sep 30, 2009 | 9:33 pm
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It's what, an hour flight.
A320 will have a TV show, CO will have no IFE.
CO will have pretzels, UA has no food for free or for sale on a short flight like that.
Other than that, they're the same.
A320 will have a TV show, CO will have no IFE.
CO will have pretzels, UA has no food for free or for sale on a short flight like that.
Other than that, they're the same.
Sep 30, 2009 | 9:33 pm
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I've flown UA on this route. I have status on UA, so I was in E+, but for a 45-minute flight even E- is preferable to most seats on an ERJ, IMO.
Fares are low because WN flies CLE-MDW. AA was offering $40 (!) fares this summer.
I would suspect that UA and CO will codeshare on this route, given that it will offer easy connections at either end.
I think that, in the days when UA had a small hub at CLE, they ran even bigger aircraft than the Airbuses between CLE and ORD.
Fares are low because WN flies CLE-MDW. AA was offering $40 (!) fares this summer.
I would suspect that UA and CO will codeshare on this route, given that it will offer easy connections at either end.
I think that, in the days when UA had a small hub at CLE, they ran even bigger aircraft than the Airbuses between CLE and ORD.
Sep 30, 2009 | 10:14 pm
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I've flown UA on this route. I have status on UA, so I was in E+, but for a 45-minute flight even E- is preferable to most seats on an ERJ, IMO.
Fares are low because WN flies CLE-MDW. AA was offering $40 (!) fares this summer.
I would suspect that UA and CO will codeshare on this route, given that it will offer easy connections at either end.
I think that, in the days when UA had a small hub at CLE, they ran even bigger aircraft than the Airbuses between CLE and ORD.
Fares are low because WN flies CLE-MDW. AA was offering $40 (!) fares this summer.
I would suspect that UA and CO will codeshare on this route, given that it will offer easy connections at either end.
I think that, in the days when UA had a small hub at CLE, they ran even bigger aircraft than the Airbuses between CLE and ORD.
Sep 30, 2009 | 10:48 pm
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I am dying to hear what the upgrade/E+ arrangement is going to be for CO Elites on UA. I have a bit of travel coming up for the last two months of the year to places that are equally convenient for me to use UA or CO. If E+ and/or upgrades are in the mix, I think I'll definitely head toward the Airbii of the Friendly Skies, for a change.
Oct 1, 2009 | 5:35 am
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When I flew ORD-CLE on CO last month it was a CRJ; a bus might have been preferable.
Oct 1, 2009 | 5:39 am
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For a short flight like this, I'm not sure there is a profound difference, but--as a matter of principle--I prefer mainline planes over barbie jets, except that the ERJ-145 has no middle seats.
In my opinion, if you're on a fulll A-320 (or 737 or 757, for that matter) and you end up with a middle seat, you probably will have a slightly more comfortable experience on an ERJ-145.
Again, though, on a flight this short, it doesn't make much of a difference.
In my opinion, if you're on a fulll A-320 (or 737 or 757, for that matter) and you end up with a middle seat, you probably will have a slightly more comfortable experience on an ERJ-145.
Again, though, on a flight this short, it doesn't make much of a difference.
Oct 1, 2009 | 6:40 am
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CHI is one route where I actually consider flying WN. Beyond the cost, I simply find MDW to be much more convenient when I am going to the Loop to visit clients.
Back to your question, I think an ERJ is fine for routes of this length if you can get an A seat.
Back to your question, I think an ERJ is fine for routes of this length if you can get an A seat.
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Oct 1, 2009 | 8:27 am
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All true. There used to be multiple DC-10's, 767's, and 757's per day on ORD-CLE through the 90's. Evenutally, by the very early 2000's, the route was reduced to one widebody and one or two 757's/day, plus several 737's/320's.
Oct 2, 2009 | 8:32 am
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I did the UA Airbus 320 DTW-ORD thing a few months back (similar length, I believe) and was lucky enough to be in first. I got an OJ and a larger seat. In coach, I believe UA managed a full drink service, but it wasn't a full load. I guess it really just depends on how full the planes happen to be on any particular day. In general, mainline probably offers a more comfy experience, IMO.
Oct 2, 2009 | 9:22 am
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I did the UA Airbus 320 DTW-ORD thing a few months back (similar length, I believe) and was lucky enough to be in first. I got an OJ and a larger seat. In coach, I believe UA managed a full drink service, but it wasn't a full load. I guess it really just depends on how full the planes happen to be on any particular day. In general, mainline probably offers a more comfy experience, IMO.
I will choose the UA wider body over the CO RJ any day of the week. JMHO.
Oct 2, 2009 | 10:25 am
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I would definitely prefer the "A" (one-seat) side of the ERJ versus a mainline in coach if my row was full on such a short flight.
As for a CRJ...I'd rather hit myself on the head with a hammer.
As for a CRJ...I'd rather hit myself on the head with a hammer.