No C+ seats on the CRJ-200s?
Feb 5, 2016, 11:16 am
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Feb 5, 2016, 11:51 am
#17
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I don't have much choice. DL uses CRJ-200s exclusively at my destination airport. AA or UA would mean longer trips with the last segment on a little airplane too. The alternative would be driving for several areas, probably in snow, which isn't fun either.
I'm expecting both of the RJ flights to be full. There isn't much chance of an empty seat. At this point, my only preferred seat choices are 2A or just about anything in the exit row. There aren't even many/any regular "white" seats available on the seat maps. I assume that there might be two seats in the first row being blocked for special needs passengers that I might be able to grab during OLCI or at the gate.
I'm expecting both of the RJ flights to be full. There isn't much chance of an empty seat. At this point, my only preferred seat choices are 2A or just about anything in the exit row. There aren't even many/any regular "white" seats available on the seat maps. I assume that there might be two seats in the first row being blocked for special needs passengers that I might be able to grab during OLCI or at the gate.
I have flown a lot of CRJ 200's out of MSP. I usually grab 1B/1C or 8B/8C. I have flown in a CRJ from SLC-PSP on three trips last summer, a CRJ200 for an 1HR 45Min is not fun, especially no WIFI. Down side to 1B/1C are overhead bins tend to get Flight Crews bags along with Oxygen tanks and other safety items.
Feb 5, 2016, 12:55 pm
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Here's what I've settled on after a few years of taking at least one CR2 flight per week:
I usually take 2B or 2C. As these are preferred seats you're more likely to have a seat open next to you. 1B and 1C are fine if you don't need much overhead space, but the overheads above these seats are often taken by the FA and/or are blocked due to oxygen equipment in them.
I don't like window seats on the CR2s because (1) the windows are so low you have to scrunch down to see out of them--the line of sight is better from the aisle, and (2) the curvature of the fuselage intrudes on your foot space on the window side. Granted, the trade off in the aisle is you get bumped by every single person walking by.
If 2B or 2C aren't available I usually go back to the exit row, unless I have a short layover and want to be closer to the boarding door. I also try to check the seat assignments shortly before boarding and switch to any seat that would have an open seat next to it.
I usually take 2B or 2C. As these are preferred seats you're more likely to have a seat open next to you. 1B and 1C are fine if you don't need much overhead space, but the overheads above these seats are often taken by the FA and/or are blocked due to oxygen equipment in them.
I don't like window seats on the CR2s because (1) the windows are so low you have to scrunch down to see out of them--the line of sight is better from the aisle, and (2) the curvature of the fuselage intrudes on your foot space on the window side. Granted, the trade off in the aisle is you get bumped by every single person walking by.
If 2B or 2C aren't available I usually go back to the exit row, unless I have a short layover and want to be closer to the boarding door. I also try to check the seat assignments shortly before boarding and switch to any seat that would have an open seat next to it.
Most people gatecheck on 100/200s so I almost never have trouble with space for my bag unless I'm in row 1, even if I'm one of the last people on board.
Feb 5, 2016, 1:19 pm
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My preferred seats on CRJ100/200 are row 2 aisle or exit row (8) aisle. There is no really good seat on the plane except one with an empty seat next to it.
I always use a duffel bag as a carry on so it will fit in the overhead. My laptop bag goes under the seat.
I always use a duffel bag as a carry on so it will fit in the overhead. My laptop bag goes under the seat.
Feb 5, 2016, 2:11 pm
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I remember one time a pilot announcing "we hope you enjoy the all first class service from *insert FA name* today, welcome aboard." 
Service on 50 seaters is usually pretty good. I guess the FA knows that we're all in this together, so if she's happy, maybe everyone else will be too.
Service on 50 seaters is usually pretty good. I guess the FA knows that we're all in this together, so if she's happy, maybe everyone else will be too.
Feb 5, 2016, 4:50 pm
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I'm amazed that the OP has never been on a CRJ200 to know that there are no C+ seats on this aircraft.
Feb 5, 2016, 5:32 pm
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Look for the AA and UA reports in a few days. They will likely show 2x or more the single-class aircraft count that DL has. Neither has made (AFAIK) announcements to use two-cabin aircraft on domestic routes of 750 miles or more, as DL did five years ago.
Feb 5, 2016, 5:49 pm
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Pitch is defined as the distance between a point on a seat to the distance to that same point on the seat behind it. Shortening the seat by 1" does not affect the pitch. Making seats thinner does not affect pitch, but moving them closer together does affect pitch.
Feb 7, 2016, 2:13 pm
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I fly on these once a month or so. You just need to man up for the duration of the flight. First row or exit row is the best. Only the smallest tumi fits in the overhead or a smaller backpack everything else gets pink tagged.
Feb 7, 2016, 2:19 pm
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AA also has a ton at DCA, so I've become quite used to them. After a drink or two, your uncomfortable seat becomes more bearable.
Feb 7, 2016, 6:18 pm
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C stands for "comfort." Something impossible in a CRJ200. Probably a federal crime to even use that word in conjunction with the plane. May even be a crime against humanity.