Delta Embraer 175 Underseat Dimensions
May 22, 2018, 8:48 pm
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Delta Embraer 175 Underseat Dimensions
Later this week I am flying SEA-SFO with small dog (6 lbs) in cabin, first class. This dog has flown 20+ times including long-haul flights, cross-country/transatlantic, you name it. He's a great flyer, falls asleep instantly and snoozes for the duration of the flight, no worries there. He travels in a SleepyPod Air carrier.
This flight is of concern as it's on a smallish plane and I don't live in Seattle (I'm visiting a friend there for a day before flying on to visit family in San Francisco). We've flown on small planes and he has ALWAYS fit underseat. Unfortunately, Delta has not been helpful on the phone (have spoken with three separate customer service agents). They list the underseat height as 6.5 inches (width and depth are fine). My SleepyPod Air is soft-sided and fits almost any space but 6.5 inches is exceptionally low. I *think* the Air will smoosh down low enough to accommodate, but have submitted ESA documentation just in case. I am just neurotically worried because 6.5 sounds so low.
Just looking for anyone who may have flown this route on Delta with a pet in cabin and have insights or experience to share. I saw another thread on this exact topic and some reassuring replies but that was in regard to United's configuration. Thanks in advance if anyone knows anything.
This flight is of concern as it's on a smallish plane and I don't live in Seattle (I'm visiting a friend there for a day before flying on to visit family in San Francisco). We've flown on small planes and he has ALWAYS fit underseat. Unfortunately, Delta has not been helpful on the phone (have spoken with three separate customer service agents). They list the underseat height as 6.5 inches (width and depth are fine). My SleepyPod Air is soft-sided and fits almost any space but 6.5 inches is exceptionally low. I *think* the Air will smoosh down low enough to accommodate, but have submitted ESA documentation just in case. I am just neurotically worried because 6.5 sounds so low.
Just looking for anyone who may have flown this route on Delta with a pet in cabin and have insights or experience to share. I saw another thread on this exact topic and some reassuring replies but that was in regard to United's configuration. Thanks in advance if anyone knows anything.
May 28, 2018, 2:32 pm
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Is it really an emotional support animal?
May 28, 2018, 8:28 pm
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Yes. But thanks for your accusatory response.
For the recorrd, I took this flight, the height underseat was more like 10 inches as I suspected, my carrier fit with room to spare, and my 6-lb. hypoallergenic dog slept through the flight as usual with not a peep and no disturbance to anyone whatsoever. Had his carrier not fit, as a registered ESA he could have simply sat on my lap. Which would have come in handy since, as described in my original post, I don’t live in Seattle and I would have been stranded with no options had the carrier not fit based on the wrong information provided by Delta.
But I appreciate your kneejerk accusation (with zero helpful content) based on the premise that I just want to get one over on the airline and “good” flyers like yourself. Have a great day!
For the recorrd, I took this flight, the height underseat was more like 10 inches as I suspected, my carrier fit with room to spare, and my 6-lb. hypoallergenic dog slept through the flight as usual with not a peep and no disturbance to anyone whatsoever. Had his carrier not fit, as a registered ESA he could have simply sat on my lap. Which would have come in handy since, as described in my original post, I don’t live in Seattle and I would have been stranded with no options had the carrier not fit based on the wrong information provided by Delta.
But I appreciate your kneejerk accusation (with zero helpful content) based on the premise that I just want to get one over on the airline and “good” flyers like yourself. Have a great day!
May 28, 2018, 9:25 pm
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Yes. But thanks for your accusatory response.
For the recorrd, I took this flight, the height underseat was more like 10 inches as I suspected, my carrier fit with room to spare, and my 6-lb. hypoallergenic dog slept through the flight as usual with not a peep and no disturbance to anyone whatsoever. Had his carrier not fit, as a registered ESA he could have simply sat on my lap. Which would have come in handy since, as described in my original post, I don’t live in Seattle and I would have been stranded with no options had the carrier not fit based on the wrong information provided by Delta.
But I appreciate your kneejerk accusation (with zero helpful content) based on the premise that I just want to get one over on the airline and “good” flyers like yourself. Have a great day!
For the recorrd, I took this flight, the height underseat was more like 10 inches as I suspected, my carrier fit with room to spare, and my 6-lb. hypoallergenic dog slept through the flight as usual with not a peep and no disturbance to anyone whatsoever. Had his carrier not fit, as a registered ESA he could have simply sat on my lap. Which would have come in handy since, as described in my original post, I don’t live in Seattle and I would have been stranded with no options had the carrier not fit based on the wrong information provided by Delta.
But I appreciate your kneejerk accusation (with zero helpful content) based on the premise that I just want to get one over on the airline and “good” flyers like yourself. Have a great day!
Furthermore, for the record, there's no such thing as a "hypoallergenic dog" - that's just PR garbage. Even the American Kennel Club acknowledges that on its website:
- there are no 100% hypoallergenic dogs.
Jul 28, 2018, 11:51 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2018
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How did your trip go?
My carrier is 10.5" high for my kitty and I'm trying to confirm if this plane will take her so I can book us on it. Online dimensions state the Embraer ERJ-175 has an underseat height of 7.5" which does seem rather low.
How did you find it? Run into any problems checking you two in with your carrier?
Your feedback is appreciated
How did you find it? Run into any problems checking you two in with your carrier?
Your feedback is appreciated
Dec 8, 2018, 11:48 am
#7
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Hi -I'm flying on an Embraer 175 in two weeks. My carrier is 8.5 inches high -- the dimensions on delta say the underseat is 7.5 -- it seems like your carrier was able to fit - is that correct? and their posted dimensions were smaller than in actual size.
Apr 4, 2021, 1:54 pm
#9
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Reviving this thread as I would also love to know. Flying LGA-HHH on Friday in F and was told the same 7.5-8.5 inches height restriction for the E170.
Anyone have any anecdotal evidence of what can fit and how strict they are at check-in?
Thanks!
Anyone have any anecdotal evidence of what can fit and how strict they are at check-in?
Thanks!
Apr 4, 2021, 4:14 pm
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Don't think this applies?
You can still bring small animals into the cabin for a fee as long as the carrier fits under said aircraft's seat.
You can still bring small animals into the cabin for a fee as long as the carrier fits under said aircraft's seat.
Apr 10, 2021, 5:10 am
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Replying to my own question here and hopefully someone else stumbling on this.
Delta does is need state the under seat is 7.5
inches however, on my flight yesterday I was able to fit a carrier closer to 10” fit just in seat 2A(fist).
I’d say anything 8-10 should be ok as long as the top is soft and has a bit of leeway.
Delta does is need state the under seat is 7.5
inches however, on my flight yesterday I was able to fit a carrier closer to 10” fit just in seat 2A(fist).
I’d say anything 8-10 should be ok as long as the top is soft and has a bit of leeway.
Oct 16, 2021, 12:06 am
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Join Date: Oct 2021
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Flying EMB 175 in 2 weeks
Replying to my own question here and hopefully someone else stumbling on this.
Delta does is need state the under seat is 7.5
inches however, on my flight yesterday I was able to fit a carrier closer to 10” fit just in seat 2A(fist).
I’d say anything 8-10 should be ok as long as the top is soft and has a bit of leeway.
Delta does is need state the under seat is 7.5
inches however, on my flight yesterday I was able to fit a carrier closer to 10” fit just in seat 2A(fist).
I’d say anything 8-10 should be ok as long as the top is soft and has a bit of leeway.