DL2903 JFK-SAT in CRJ900?
Jan 4, 2014, 5:20 pm
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DL2903 JFK-SAT in CRJ900?
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I will be flying JFK-SAT on Jan 9. Was flying that route in the past in an Airbus 320. Now the upcoming flight will be in a CRJ900. Well, normally I dont mind the CRJ but for an almost 5h flight? Also, I noticed a minor detail. According to the Delta App: Miles flown: 1548 / Aircraft Range: 1496 miles... Will it get REALLY quiet somewhere just around Dallas? lol
Does anyone have experience when that planes range is maxed out? I am really wondering whats happening when there is a slight diversion due to bad weather... Would be a pain to make an extra stop to refuel :-)
I will be flying JFK-SAT on Jan 9. Was flying that route in the past in an Airbus 320. Now the upcoming flight will be in a CRJ900. Well, normally I dont mind the CRJ but for an almost 5h flight? Also, I noticed a minor detail. According to the Delta App: Miles flown: 1548 / Aircraft Range: 1496 miles... Will it get REALLY quiet somewhere just around Dallas? lol
Does anyone have experience when that planes range is maxed out? I am really wondering whats happening when there is a slight diversion due to bad weather... Would be a pain to make an extra stop to refuel :-)
Jan 4, 2014, 6:18 pm
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FlightAware shows JFK/SAT as 3 hours & 31 minutes on an A320.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/D...155Z/KJFK/KSAT
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/D...155Z/KJFK/KSAT
Jan 4, 2014, 7:22 pm
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I've never heard of them using a regional for that long of a flight. I'm guessing its a mistake, but please report back on it.
That said, CRJ-900 in F is one of my favorites. Restroom and FA shared between only 9 people give it a private jet feel, and the seats are very comfortable.
That said, CRJ-900 in F is one of my favorites. Restroom and FA shared between only 9 people give it a private jet feel, and the seats are very comfortable.
Jan 4, 2014, 7:35 pm
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I've never heard of them using a regional for that long of a flight. I'm guessing its a mistake, but please report back on it.
That said, CRJ-900 in F is one of my favorites. Restroom and FA shared between only 9 people give it a private jet feel, and the seats are very comfortable.
That said, CRJ-900 in F is one of my favorites. Restroom and FA shared between only 9 people give it a private jet feel, and the seats are very comfortable.
http://www.delta.com/booking/flightD...&airName=Delta
. . . . . besides, surely you know that Delta.com doesn't make misteaks.
Last edited by davetravels; Jan 4, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Jan 4, 2014, 8:51 pm
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A similar thread ran earlier this year when I posted about flying a CRJ from SLC to Cabo:
CRJs going SLC to Mexico: big route for a small plane?
There's some interesting discussion and great insight about routes and range. I found it pretty surprising to learn where they're sending these buggers!
CRJs going SLC to Mexico: big route for a small plane?
There's some interesting discussion and great insight about routes and range. I found it pretty surprising to learn where they're sending these buggers!
Jan 4, 2014, 9:26 pm
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Yup, it's on the schedule!
http://www.delta.com/booking/flightD...&airName=Delta
. . . . . besides, surely you know that Delta.com doesn't make misteaks.
http://www.delta.com/booking/flightD...&airName=Delta
. . . . . besides, surely you know that Delta.com doesn't make misteaks.
Jan 4, 2014, 9:43 pm
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I've never heard of them using a regional for that long of a flight. I'm guessing its a mistake, but please report back on it.
That said, CRJ-900 in F is one of my favorites. Restroom and FA shared between only 9 people give it a private jet feel, and the seats are very comfortable.
That said, CRJ-900 in F is one of my favorites. Restroom and FA shared between only 9 people give it a private jet feel, and the seats are very comfortable.
I regularly fly the IAH -LGA route on an EMB170 (2 restrooms and 9F and it's fine). I did have a flight time of over 4 hours a few times due to headwinds.
Jan 5, 2014, 6:18 am
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FlightAware shows JFK/SAT as 3 hours & 31 minutes on an A320.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/D...155Z/KJFK/KSAT
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/D...155Z/KJFK/KSAT
Jan 5, 2014, 8:01 am
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I fly this direct JFK-SAT route 6 or 7 times a year. Most of the year they do use the Airbus, but in January/February they frequently use a smaller aircraft. Sometimes it has been the CRJ, and sometimes (although I haven't seen it in a while) they use the Embraer.
Jan 5, 2014, 6:24 pm
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I remember doing JFK-AUS on a CRJ-900 a few times. Once they had to refuel in CVG because of strong headwinds. Then the crew timed out in CVG so we were stranded there at midnight. My fellow pax were not happy.