Swiss Bombardier CS100 (CS1) and CS300 (CS3) configuration [merged A220 experiences]
Jun 21, 2018 | 12:58 am
#106
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On my flights, noise did not strike me as an issue. Space is probably more of an issue, if you want to get work done on the plane. But then again, that‘s difficult on all planes with European short-haul configuration.
Jun 26, 2018 | 12:58 am
#108
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Indeed, the video screen is very small, particularly if you are a couple of rows away from it. I'm a little surprised they got away with having the safety video projected on such a small screen. Mind you not really worse than when you're in the front row of Y of a 319/320, have bits of curtain in front of you and can't see anything at all.
Jun 26, 2018 | 1:06 am
#109
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Indeed, the video screen is very small, particularly if you are a couple of rows away from it. I'm a little surprised they got away with having the safety video projected on such a small screen. Mind you not really worse than when you're in the front row of Y of a 319/320, have bits of curtain in front of you and can't see anything at all.
Jun 27, 2018 | 8:43 am
#110
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Jun 27, 2018 | 1:05 pm
#111
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Jun 1, 2019 | 10:28 pm
#113
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Swiss (LX) Bombardier CS300 overhead bins
Hello:
I am asking this question on behalf of a family member who sadly suffers from Type 1 diabetes. This means that he has to carry insulin and a bunch of other gear (all of which must be stored at mild temperatures) . He will fly Z class and carry 1 personal item+1 carry-on roller luggage. I have no experience in a Bombardier CS300 and therefore am asking about their overhead bin space. Key question: will he be forced to gate-check his roller luggage? I heard that many Canadian jets are very small.
Thanks in advance.
I am asking this question on behalf of a family member who sadly suffers from Type 1 diabetes. This means that he has to carry insulin and a bunch of other gear (all of which must be stored at mild temperatures) . He will fly Z class and carry 1 personal item+1 carry-on roller luggage. I have no experience in a Bombardier CS300 and therefore am asking about their overhead bin space. Key question: will he be forced to gate-check his roller luggage? I heard that many Canadian jets are very small.
Thanks in advance.
Jun 1, 2019 | 11:38 pm
#115
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CS300 bins are fine, my max dimension carry on fits in just fine but the carry on must not exceed the published dimensions, also in business class they are more lenient with weight.
Jun 2, 2019 | 12:06 am
#116
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[MENTION=90382]Barkinpark[/MENTION]: Take it from someone who does know: Insulin and "bunch of other gear" fit very nicely even in the pocket of a coat or one's pants. I guess your family member looks for an excuse to keep his/her roller luggage in the cabin. By the way, there is one precaution I took the few times when I had to self-inject medication during a flight. I told the FA what I was going to do in the toilet and even showed her the vial, as I didn't want them to open the door for whatever reason and think that I was a junkie. She said, in return, that she was going to keep people from trying to open the door to keep me calm! 
Aug 20, 2019 | 6:20 am
#118
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"Perfectly fine" is a relative thing - I agree that it isn't an issue for something like GVA-ZRH, but I can't think of too many North Americans who would be happy paying J prices for a Y seat on a 4+hour leg like YUL-YEG.
Dec 11, 2019 | 2:44 pm
#119
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Pleasant flight from LCY to ZRH on the A220
One of the better 1 hour flights I have ever had. Nice plane with big windows, comfy seats, spacious lavatories. Was served a substantial snack (cheese sandwich on Swiss bread), red wine and a chocolate all free of charge in economy. Friendly service from the FAs.