CRJ-200's to get FC?
Oct 4, 2007, 10:59 pm
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CRJ-200's to get FC?
There's a rumor on airliners.net that NW will be putting a FC section on the CRJ-200's. Seems kinda wild, but might make 'em more bearable.
Oct 5, 2007, 12:38 am
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Oct 5, 2007, 2:16 am
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Oct 5, 2007, 5:22 am
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I can only hope. With ICT being all CRJ's, I have been considering switching over to United as my first choice of airlines. Right now, I view both options about equal, but stick with NWA because of ORD. If they were to put FC on my CRJ, it wouldn't even be close. No way would I ever switch.
Oct 5, 2007, 5:56 am
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Oct 5, 2007, 7:17 am
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I doubt it. You know how many CRJ-200s are out there? And it really isn't necessary. It's not like NW pushes their CRJ-200s as much as CO does their EMB-135/145s. 
Who else has FC in their CRJ-200s?
Who else has FC in their CRJ-200s?
Oct 5, 2007, 8:48 am
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To my knowledge, no one.
On a per passenger basis, the CRJ-200 is not an extremely efficient aircraft to operate. Unless NW can sell any added premium seats for a premium price (rather than giving away upgrades), reducing the number of seats available for sale is a questionable financial decision, which makes this rumor dubious.
On a per passenger basis, the CRJ-200 is not an extremely efficient aircraft to operate. Unless NW can sell any added premium seats for a premium price (rather than giving away upgrades), reducing the number of seats available for sale is a questionable financial decision, which makes this rumor dubious.
Oct 5, 2007, 9:09 am
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I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss this one. I don't know for a fact, but I have heard through the reliable source grapevine that this indeed is on the way. And it makes brilliant sense. Many full -200 flights have weight and balance issues. They also have landing weight limitations or zero fuel weight limitations. By removing some seat and putting a premium cabin into the airplane, the weight and balance issues are reduced. Then in turn, it brings value back to the customer and gives NWA a competitive leg up on the competition.
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Oct 5, 2007, 9:19 am
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It still sounds goofy. They would have to add an extra FA I believe and I dont know many people who would pay FC fare to fly in a JuniorJet(tm) withh nil food and cramped space. Weight and balance issues can probably be corrected by removing a seat or two and increasing pitch.
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corrected to FA per suggestion by azj
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corrected to FA per suggestion by azj
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Oct 5, 2007, 9:33 am
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Would you fly in FC on the CRJ700 or 900? They're just longer versions of what you call "junior jet." What is FT? So you're telling me if you were an elite, you would snub the FC upgrade? How do you know what kind of service will be provided? Goofy or not, it's a good move by NWA if it indeed happens.
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Oct 5, 2007, 9:43 am
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It still sounds goofy. They would have to add an extra FT I believe and I dont know many people who would pay FC fare to fly in a JuniorJet(tm) withh nil food and cramped space. Weight and balance issues can probably be corrected by removing a seat or two and increasing pitch.
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Hey, if this rumor even would be true, I would fly on a CRJ 2 1/2 hrs. to get to a NW major hub. I am 6'-7" and if they offered FC on these flights, I would easily lose the Silver status and make the run to Platinum.
Meal or no meal, for the drinks and the extra legroom, I am in.
Oct 5, 2007, 10:26 am
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I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss this one. I don't know for a fact, but I have heard through the reliable source grapevine that this indeed is on the way. And it makes brilliant sense. Many full -200 flights have weight and balance issues. They also have landing weight limitations or zero fuel weight limitations. By removing some seat and putting a premium cabin into the airplane, the weight and balance issues are reduced. Then in turn, it brings value back to the customer and gives NWA a competitive leg up on the competition.
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Oct 5, 2007, 10:46 am
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let this be true! Like other's have noted about their airports, we here at CVG have become a 9E fortress. Requests for at least one Compass flight to MSP fall on deaf ears. Going to DTW isn't so bad but with the reduced schedule sometimes going directly to MSP is the best option. I've never taken that option because of the CRJ's.
Oct 5, 2007, 10:52 am
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What are inappropriate stage lengths? W&B issues occur on long and short flights. Limitation issues occur on long and short flights. Weight restriction issues occur on long and short flights. Your point? There are so many variables with dispatching a flight one cannot pidgeon hole flight by making a blanket statement such as the one you made. Irregardless of stage length, putting FC into the -200s can solve a whole lot of problems while adding value to the product and giving NWA a competitive leg up with these RJs everyone hates. This is a win win for the customer. You guys should be thrilled if this actually happens.
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Even if they added 1 or 2 rows with three seats, could feasibly only lose 5-6 seats (right?) and maybe the rest of the plane would be more bearable too. It could be a competitive advantage, at least in some markets, so maybe it won't be the whole fleet, but only some.
Maybe they could even be nice brown leather with a footrest
Maybe they could even be nice brown leather with a footrest