Mar 5, 2013, 2:29 pm
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The CRJ-700 is essentially a stretch CRJ-200 / CL-65.
FIRST CLASS CABIN
First Class is two rows of 1+2 seating. The lefthand side is A and the two righthand seats are D(Aisle) and F(Window). Seat width is given as 19". The paired seats have a wide armrest, but not as wide as that found on the domestic First seat. Probably an inch less or so, and no sculpted little "tray" for drinks.
Pitch is officially given as 37" and this looks to be about right for Row 2. Row 1 has about 40" or so.
There are overhead bins along the right side of the First Class cabin, and they are the same size as those on the CRJ-200. Anything bigger then a laptop bag/briefcase/purse will need to be gate checked.
ECONOMY CABIN
The seats are 2+2 and are covered in blue leather (or a reasonable facsimile thereof). E+ seating is rows 7-9 and row 18 and have 34 inch pitch. All other economy rows have 30" pitch.
Related thread
Heads Up: CR7 Configuration and Seatmap Changes
FIRST CLASS CABIN
First Class is two rows of 1+2 seating. The lefthand side is A and the two righthand seats are D(Aisle) and F(Window). Seat width is given as 19". The paired seats have a wide armrest, but not as wide as that found on the domestic First seat. Probably an inch less or so, and no sculpted little "tray" for drinks.
Pitch is officially given as 37" and this looks to be about right for Row 2. Row 1 has about 40" or so.
There are overhead bins along the right side of the First Class cabin, and they are the same size as those on the CRJ-200. Anything bigger then a laptop bag/briefcase/purse will need to be gate checked.
ECONOMY CABIN
The seats are 2+2 and are covered in blue leather (or a reasonable facsimile thereof). E+ seating is rows 7-9 and row 18 and have 34 inch pitch. All other economy rows have 30" pitch.
Related thread
Heads Up: CR7 Configuration and Seatmap Changes
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a United Express CRJ-700
Apr 9, 2004, 9:51 am
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UAX@SFO, who is a Skywest employee, has reported that their CRJ-700s will be an all-Coach configuration. I have not heard of any changes to that plan, but if I am on a Skywest flight of over 1000 miles, I'd like an FC option if possible.
I'm doing DEN-BNA on Mesa, and am hoping I can snag First at the 72 hour mark via 500 milers (I just can't justify coughing up 15K miles for SEA-DEN-BNA on a 737/RJ).
I'm doing DEN-BNA on Mesa, and am hoping I can snag First at the 72 hour mark via 500 milers (I just can't justify coughing up 15K miles for SEA-DEN-BNA on a 737/RJ).
Apr 9, 2004, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by UALOneKPlus
I believe the Mesa CRJ's with first class are CRJ 900's, but I could be wrong...
It was also my understanding that some (but not all) SkyWest CRJ-700 aircraft would have First class. This has not been confirmed though.
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Apr 9, 2004, 12:20 pm
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Thankfully for now the upgrades on Mesa's CR7s have been pretty easy for me to secure. The cabin has actually been more than half empty each time. Perhaps there are many FFs who don't know that the CR7s have first? The last time I tried to upgrade I actually could not do so online (it indicated that there was no first class section) and actually had to call to request it.
Apr 9, 2004, 12:43 pm
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Originally Posted by dw
Thankfully for now the upgrades on Mesa's CR7s have been pretty easy for me to secure.
The last time I tried to upgrade I actually could not do so online (it indicated that there was no first class section) and actually had to call to request it.
Apr 9, 2004, 1:35 pm
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Don't assume that because the sked or even your BP assigns a CRJ7, that it will be. Had this on a LAX->OAK and when the 'craft got to the gate it was a Mesa CR2 (dirtier and more beat-up inside than a SKYW CR2). Some BPs had to be reprocessed to accommodate the seating differences, but no DB problem as it was Sat. afternoon.
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As of yet I'm not quite sure if we're going the two-class configuration or not, I've heard banter on both ends. Our flights with CR7 equipment (SFO-EUG and SFO-BUR single frequencies are starting 04MAY) are showing up as single-class Y70 though, so while it may happen, it may not be really soon.
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May 3, 2004, 1:59 pm
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Thanks sea_tigger! As you know, I debated back/forth on this. Now to call UA & get my F seat changed (the agent kept trying to tell me it was 2+2 in F & I said I thought it was 1+2. BTW - do they have IFE - not expecting video, but what about music or Channel 9?
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
Thanks sea_tigger! As you know, I debated back/forth on this. Now to call UA & get my F seat changed (the agent kept trying to tell me it was 2+2 in F & I said I thought it was 1+2. BTW - do they have IFE - not expecting video, but what about music or Channel 9?
May 3, 2004, 3:29 pm
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A little more to add
The seats in First Class when reclined feature the seat bottom moving forward as the back reclines (similar to AA 757 or TW 717 seats, if you've ever used one of those).
Row 12 which is the exit row features a nice amount of legroom, far more then Row 8 on the CR2. The Row 12 tray table if you want to unfold it to its full length has to be supported with a pull down support that comes out of the way, it is labled "Meal Tray Support"
Row 11 (in front of the exit row) does NOT recline.
Row 12 which is the exit row features a nice amount of legroom, far more then Row 8 on the CR2. The Row 12 tray table if you want to unfold it to its full length has to be supported with a pull down support that comes out of the way, it is labled "Meal Tray Support"
Row 11 (in front of the exit row) does NOT recline.
May 3, 2004, 6:39 pm
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I only did a quick recline, CMK10, so I didn't notice the little slide-out feature.
Try and snag 1A or 2A, SkiAdcock. It's like being in 10A/10F on the 762.
And as Axey noted, no IFE on the CR7 unless you do what I did and bring a laptop and some DVDs. I imagine it's just not weight and cost-effective to install even an audio-only system like the 737s.
Try and snag 1A or 2A, SkiAdcock. It's like being in 10A/10F on the 762.
And as Axey noted, no IFE on the CR7 unless you do what I did and bring a laptop and some DVDs.
I imagine it's just not weight and cost-effective to install even an audio-only system like the 737s.
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Took a CRJ today from DEN-RDU. I was in 12F (exit row). Seat has good leg room, but it was still uncomfortable (we had to circle for an additional one hour so total flight time was >4 hours). I sat in 15F on the way out and would highly recommend row 12 in coach over the other rows.
