Embraer RJ145 Seat Question
Aug 7, 2006, 12:55 pm
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Embraer RJ145 Seat Question
I am flying TUS-IAH-SDF tomorrow. All on RJ145's. I orginally had seat 2 A for both legs but decided to switch to 12 B for both legs due to the exit row. Is this a smart move? Is there that much more room in the exit row on these RJ145's? I know with 2 A, I at least got the aisle and it was less crowded. What do you FT's think?
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Aug 7, 2006, 12:58 pm
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Originally Posted by zjacoby
I am flying TUS-IAH-SDF tomorrow. All on RJ145's. I orginally had seat 2 A for both legs but decided to switch to 12 B for both legs due to the exit row. Is this a smart move? Is there that much more room in the exit row on these RJ145's? I know with 2 A, I at least got the aisle and it was less crowded. What do you FT's think?
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I think you should read www.seatguru.com and do a search, since this topic has been discussed. Let us know how your flights were.
Aug 7, 2006, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by zjacoby
I am flying TUS-IAH-SDF tomorrow. All on RJ145's. I orginally had seat 2 A for both legs but decided to switch to 12 B for both legs due to the exit row. Is this a smart move? Is there that much more room in the exit row on these RJ145's? I know with 2 A, I at least got the aisle and it was less crowded. What do you FT's think?
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Aug 7, 2006, 1:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Cheap Elite
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I think you should read www.seatguru.com and do a search, since this topic has been discussed. Let us know how your flights were.
I think you should read www.seatguru.com and do a search, since this topic has been discussed. Let us know how your flights were.
Aug 7, 2006, 1:43 pm
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I fly many RJ’s annually, and 12A is my favorite seat. 12B is the best seat on the plane (we’re talking 145’s of course) as long as there is no one in 12C. When 12A is not available, I will take a cramped seat alone in the A aisle over a shared seat in 12B. Your personal tastes and physical stature will help determine your preference.
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Originally Posted by Facevalue
I fly many RJ’s annually, and 12A is my favorite seat. 12B is the best seat on the plane (we’re talking 145’s of course) as long as there is no one in 12C. When 12A is not available, I will take a cramped seat alone in the A aisle over a shared seat in 12B. Your personal tastes and physical stature will help determine your preference.
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Originally Posted by zjacoby
I am flying TUS-IAH-SDF tomorrow. All on RJ145's. I orginally had seat 2 A for both legs but decided to switch to 12 B for both legs due to the exit row. Is this a smart move? Is there that much more room in the exit row on these RJ145's? I know with 2 A, I at least got the aisle and it was less crowded. What do you FT's think?
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Aug 7, 2006, 2:47 pm
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I almost always select 12A when booking the ticket. Then at check-in, depending on the load, if both 12 B & C are still open, sometimes I roll the dice, go with 12B and hope C stays empty.
2A is no better than any other A seat. If row 12 is completely taken, I try for 1A.
2A is no better than any other A seat. If row 12 is completely taken, I try for 1A.
Aug 7, 2006, 2:49 pm
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I ALWAYS pick 12A on the RJ145 if travelling alone.
It's my favorite.
It's my favorite.
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Originally Posted by zjacoby
I am flying TUS-IAH-SDF tomorrow. All on RJ145's. I orginally had seat 2 A for both legs but decided to switch to 12 B for both legs due to the exit row. Is this a smart move? Is there that much more room in the exit row on these RJ145's? I know with 2 A, I at least got the aisle and it was less crowded. What do you FT's think?
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There's always the solitary daily redtail 319. It's OK leaving TUS but returning is no fun. Departing anywhere east means a 4am reveille to make the connection to 884 in MSP.
So. 4am reveille or the COEX RJ (12 A or not)? That is the question.
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Aug 7, 2006, 3:00 pm
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Abso-fraggin-lutely!
The legroom advantage is around 8 inches and the seats do recline (though admittedly, the RJ recline is only about 3-4 inches). You should like it.
Aug 7, 2006, 6:44 pm
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I too nab 12A; if it's gone I nab 1A. Row 12 gives the most legroom on the ER145's.
Aug 7, 2006, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by ContinentalFan
I too nab 12A; if it's gone I nab 1A. Row 12 gives the most legroom on the ER145's.
Aug 8, 2006, 6:10 am
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Originally Posted by Mile-Hor
I'm a 2A guy, and I'm 6-1. That far up you can put your feet in the aisle and not worry, and you don't have to worry about the FA/cart/passengers bumping into you (unless I squish myself against the window, my shoulders spill into the aisle a bit).
Aug 8, 2006, 6:52 am
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Cold Feet
One thing to keep in mind when sitting upfront in an ERJ (usually seats 1A-3A) is that the temperature there is sometimes significantly cooler than the rest of the aircraft.
I've been flying ERJs exclusively for the last 2 years (lucky me) and I avoid 1A-3A whenever possible because of this. I've discussed this with the FAs, who uniformly agree that it's much cooler upfront.
12B is a nice seat, though as others pointed out 12A is pretty good as well. You did well to change seats.
I've been flying ERJs exclusively for the last 2 years (lucky me) and I avoid 1A-3A whenever possible because of this. I've discussed this with the FAs, who uniformly agree that it's much cooler upfront.
12B is a nice seat, though as others pointed out 12A is pretty good as well. You did well to change seats.
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