First Class on Regional Jets
Jul 17, 2009 | 3:08 pm
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Jul 17, 2009 | 5:05 pm
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But would CAL ever buy something other than Boeing? Word is they have an exclusivity clause with Boeing that lowers the total cost of the aircraft. Who knows if its BS or not though.
Jul 17, 2009 | 10:23 pm
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I hope they never even look at the CRJ-700. That whole CRJ series of a/c are some of the worst I've flown on, including several "exotic" Russian types 
They are cramped, noisy, the windows are in the wrong place and they are just extremely uncomfortable overall. And I was in E+ on my most recent flight... I have horrible memories of flights in the past down in the back near the engines - it was awful.
They are cramped, noisy, the windows are in the wrong place and they are just extremely uncomfortable overall. And I was in E+ on my most recent flight... I have horrible memories of flights in the past down in the back near the engines - it was awful.
OK...history lesson over.
Jul 17, 2009 | 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by CO's Wiki page, Fleet section
Continental Airlines was one of three carriers (with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines) to sign an exclusivity agreement with Boeing in the late 1990s. When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas, the European Union forced Boeing to void the contracts. Both parties have been adhering to the terms under a gentlemen's agreement.
Jul 18, 2009 | 12:05 am
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I agree with much of the above and would love to add a distinction:
The first category is, I think, the traditional use of the regional jet, so the current configuration has generally been fine. I have the feeling that they have increased the second category of use, though, in recent years. I think that's great - I love me some frequent point-to-point flights - but if that's going to be a significant and permanent part of the schedule then I would also appreciate them looking into an FC configuration a la COPA.
The first category is, I think, the traditional use of the regional jet, so the current configuration has generally been fine. I have the feeling that they have increased the second category of use, though, in recent years. I think that's great - I love me some frequent point-to-point flights - but if that's going to be a significant and permanent part of the schedule then I would also appreciate them looking into an FC configuration a la COPA.
Jul 18, 2009 | 4:57 am
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NW's RJs with F/C
I would like to add my 2 cents that these Embraers with F/C are fantastic - even coach is not bad. I use CO often for TATL flights, but I usually use NW to get to/from EWR because of the awful RJs that CO flys. Somehow CO ended up with the worst of the worst. Their RJs are not only cramped, but they seem to always smell of LAV. I would consider CO as my primary carrier now that DL/NW are merging, but I just can't handle all of my initial outbound and final return segments on their RJs. It is particularly insulting after hours in BF on a TATL flight to end up those last few hours on one of their RJs. They really need to upgrade the RJ experience.
Jul 18, 2009 | 8:34 am
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I would like to add my 2 cents that these Embraers with F/C are fantastic - even coach is not bad. I use CO often for TATL flights, but I usually use NW to get to/from EWR because of the awful RJs that CO flys. Somehow CO ended up with the worst of the worst. Their RJs are not only cramped, but they seem to always smell of LAV. I would consider CO as my primary carrier now that DL/NW are merging, but I just can't handle all of my initial outbound and final return segments on their RJs. It is particularly insulting after hours in BF on a TATL flight to end up those last few hours on one of their RJs. They really need to upgrade the RJ experience.
Now on a slightly unrelated rant - I dont think I can fly NW RJs anymore since it looks like Delta has thrown all regional traffic through MEM and those boys just dont know what to do - i.e. We DOUBLE PARKED an a/c!! From the deck was heard "Well folks looks like they forgot to get a gate for us so bare with us while we ...." In the end the RJ was put wing to wing underneath 2 gate parked 737/A40/whatever they were. It would be amusing save for the fact I was a-paul-ed! :-)
Jul 19, 2009 | 3:44 am
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Everyone write!
All of you out there in RJ served cities (like MCI), Lets rally for FC service on the RJs!^
For now we have 1 flight a day to/from IAH on a 737. The RJs to EWR are torture!
For now we have 1 flight a day to/from IAH on a 737. The RJs to EWR are torture!
Jul 19, 2009 | 8:24 am
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