Longest CRJ Flight You have been on
Feb 17, 2006, 1:29 pm
#48
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
what happens if you refuse to board, given that your row-mate is so obviously overfilling the seat that it presents a hazard to your or the aisle? If anything, *you* were the hazard from sitting half in the aisle. Can you be forced to board? Or told if you don't board, you forfeit your ticket?
There is no concern with safety or you being a "hazard". If NW felt that your seatmate would have presented a "hazard to the aisle" (?), they would have asked your seatmate to buy a second flight or deny boarding for them.
Feb 17, 2006, 1:42 pm
#49
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Isn't it not too long ago that people were telling scary stories about DL's CVG-BIL nonstop CRJ flight? That one is over 1300 miles. Ough!
The longest NW CRJ flight I had is MKE-DCA (634 miles) while the shortest one (also my first CRJ experience forever) is TOL-DTW (49 miles).
Two years ago, due to a weather related delay, I "successfully" missed my connection IAH-SLC flight which was operated by an ERJ, which is about 1100 miles. F class in a new B738 to SLC is always nicer.
The longest NW CRJ flight I had is MKE-DCA (634 miles) while the shortest one (also my first CRJ experience forever) is TOL-DTW (49 miles).
Two years ago, due to a weather related delay, I "successfully" missed my connection IAH-SLC flight which was operated by an ERJ, which is about 1100 miles. F class in a new B738 to SLC is always nicer.
Feb 17, 2006, 2:04 pm
#50
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My longest RJ flight in terms of miles has been EWR-MCI. These were actually very good to me as out of 4 trips booked, I only had to do it once - bumps due to overbooking and weight issues 3 times and a total of $1000 CO vouchers.
In terms of frustration, the longest flights are the insanely short LAN/FNT-DTW when you arrive in the B concourse and sit on the tarmac for about 2 lunar cycles while the Mesaba ground crew stumbles through its incompetence to figure out how to allow passengers to deplane.
In terms of frustration, the longest flights are the insanely short LAN/FNT-DTW when you arrive in the B concourse and sit on the tarmac for about 2 lunar cycles while the Mesaba ground crew stumbles through its incompetence to figure out how to allow passengers to deplane.
Feb 17, 2006, 2:33 pm
#51
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
Yup. Basically, NW will not accomodate your prejudices. If you were to say that you refused to board because the person sitting next to you has green or orange skin, do you think NW would care? Not likely. You might get lucky and NW might allow you to standby on a later flight, but they don't have any obligation.
There is no concern with safety or you being a "hazard". If NW felt that your seatmate would have presented a "hazard to the aisle" (?), they would have asked your seatmate to buy a second flight or deny boarding for them.
There is no concern with safety or you being a "hazard". If NW felt that your seatmate would have presented a "hazard to the aisle" (?), they would have asked your seatmate to buy a second flight or deny boarding for them.
Steve B.
Feb 17, 2006, 3:15 pm
#52
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For SHORT hops, I'm almost of the mind that a SAAB might be actually be preferable to a CRJ. Row 1 really isn't that bad (i've heard row 6 is good too). I wouldn't want a 2-hour saab flight but for hour trips, it's ok. The CRJ is just intolerable for any amount of time.
Feb 17, 2006, 6:44 pm
#53
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
As per the BOS-MEM, was that flight the first/last direct flight of the day? I see that a lot... figure the airlines think low pax count on the 7am flight, so they hand it off to the LCCs.
Steve B.
Steve B.
Of course now that B6 does BOS-AUS nonstop, I'd take that any day over NW's CRJ-heavy routes.
Feb 17, 2006, 9:28 pm
#54
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Originally Posted by LoganFlyer
ALL BOS-MEM flights are on 9E's CRJs. I checked both this week and a random week in July, so it doesn't appear to be seasonal.
Feb 17, 2006, 9:50 pm
#55
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My first, and hopefully last NW CRJ was MSP-JFK this past summer. Menchanical delay of 3 hours and then put on another CRJ that had an inop pack for the AC on a nice 95 degree humid summer day in MSP. We about were steamed and roasted until we got up to cruise altitude. The best part was the Pinnacle FA twice on the PA announced that we should be glad that we are not in the cockpit as it was even hotter up there. Since the 50 of us in the cabin were about to go in to heat stroke it did not make for a very reassuring announcement! 
Feb 18, 2006, 1:16 am
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Originally Posted by Radiocycle
NW 2977 ELP - MSP 1,149 miles (about 3 hours 20 minutes) in a 44 seat CRJ.
This flight includes one complimentary 4 ounce soft drink.
RC
This flight includes one complimentary 4 ounce soft drink.
RC
As jungle jet trips go, this was relatively comfortable. We had bulkhead seats and very little turbulence. These trips are generally much less pleasant.
Feb 18, 2006, 11:10 am
#58
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Originally Posted by ATP Pilot
Yes, all BOS-MEM flights are operated by 9E CRJs now. Have been for a year or more. Used to be 3x daily mainline A319/A320s.
Feb 18, 2006, 11:31 am
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Originally Posted by Alpha Golf
I'm proud to be a NW plat who has never flown a NW-designated CRJ. 
