CRJ 200 Seating Question
Jul 16, 2007, 3:41 pm
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In the meantime, I have a chill of panic in case this is, in fact, true. I'll do a connection through LAX to avoid the nonstop to SFO in that torture tube.
Jul 16, 2007, 3:46 pm
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The problem with the EMB120 is the noise. On longer flights (eg RDM-SFO, avoid it like the plague) you'll be ready to jump out the window.
In the CRJ200 you just have to be prepared to rub elbows with your seatmate for several hours. If you're in a window seat you'll have to perform circus contortions to get out to go to the lav, and better not bring anything bigger than your TED plush toy for the overhead bin. That said, it's a relatively quiet ride, and seems to get to cruising altitude much quicker than the EMB120. Sometimes the takeoff feels almost 757-like, at least to me.
Jul 16, 2007, 4:36 pm
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Also...if you are a man over 5' 10" tall, try..just try...I dare ya... to stand up and pee in the lav. 
With the wall curving right into your chest, it is necessary to stand as if you are doing the limbo while doing your business.
With the wall curving right into your chest, it is necessary to stand as if you are doing the limbo while doing your business.
Jul 16, 2007, 4:40 pm
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The CRJ200 is IMO a better passenger experience than the EMB120, with the significant exception that in the EMB120 seats 9BC are better than anything you'll get in the CRJ200 (or almost anything in the entire fleet for that matter.)
The problem with the EMB120 is the noise. On longer flights (eg RDM-SFO, avoid it like the plague) you'll be ready to jump out the window.
The problem with the EMB120 is the noise. On longer flights (eg RDM-SFO, avoid it like the plague) you'll be ready to jump out the window.
Noise canceling headphones take care of that problem (they also have earplugs on the EMB120s that the FA will be glad to give you).
My longest CRJ200 flights have been SJC-LAX and SFO-ACV; about an hour each. I think the views from the lower altitude plus not being thigh abraded more than compensate for the extra noise.
To each his or her own.
In the CRJ200 you just have to be prepared to rub elbows with your seatmate for several hours.
If you're in a window seat you'll have to perform circus contortions to get out to go to the lav, and better not bring anything bigger than your TED plush toy for the overhead bin.
That said, it's a relatively quiet ride, and seems to get to cruising altitude much quicker than the EMB120. Sometimes the takeoff feels almost 757-like, at least to me.
Jul 16, 2007, 5:01 pm
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I understand your points, but completely disagree on all counts.
Noise canceling headphones take care of that problem (they also have earplugs on the EMB120s that the FA will be glad to give you).
My longest CRJ200 flights have been SJC-LAX and SFO-ACV; about an hour each. I think the views from the lower altitude plus not being thigh abraded more than compensate for the extra noise.
To each his or her own.
Noise canceling headphones take care of that problem (they also have earplugs on the EMB120s that the FA will be glad to give you).
My longest CRJ200 flights have been SJC-LAX and SFO-ACV; about an hour each. I think the views from the lower altitude plus not being thigh abraded more than compensate for the extra noise.
To each his or her own.
I agree on the scenic aspect of the EMB flights. One my favorite in the entire UA system is the CIC-SFO route over the coastal range, then very low over the coast south of the bay before landing. PDX-SEA is another favorite.
All things considered, my vote is the EMB on short flights, but I'm still wary of it on longer routes. Its cabin is not exactly spacious either, and it tends to fly at higher altitudes for longer distances. If you have a free seat next to you on the CRJ you'll exit with thighs intact and most of your problems are solved. Though I never have gotten used to the steep descent with the landing gear suddenly banging out, sounding like it's just fallen off and into the ocean.
Jul 16, 2007, 5:03 pm
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Jul 16, 2007, 5:07 pm
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You are right about that.
How many times have I sat in xB or xC while boarding was occurring, hoping, hoping that the xA or xD would remain unoccupied or at least it would be occupied by a tiny person of the female persuasion or perhaps a midget -- and then Larry the Cable Guy is standing there saying "Uh, that's my seat over there."
I still have the thigh scars. And not in a good way.
How many times have I sat in xB or xC while boarding was occurring, hoping, hoping that the xA or xD would remain unoccupied or at least it would be occupied by a tiny person of the female persuasion or perhaps a midget -- and then Larry the Cable Guy is standing there saying "Uh, that's my seat over there."
I still have the thigh scars. And not in a good way.
Jul 16, 2007, 5:16 pm
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You are right about that.
How many times have I sat in xB or xC while boarding was occurring, hoping, hoping that the xA or xD would remain unoccupied or at least it would be occupied by a tiny person of the female persuasion or perhaps a midget -- and then Larry the Cable Guy is standing there saying "Uh, that's my seat over there."
I still have the thigh scars. And not in a good way.
How many times have I sat in xB or xC while boarding was occurring, hoping, hoping that the xA or xD would remain unoccupied or at least it would be occupied by a tiny person of the female persuasion or perhaps a midget -- and then Larry the Cable Guy is standing there saying "Uh, that's my seat over there."
I still have the thigh scars. And not in a good way.
Jul 16, 2007, 5:59 pm
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I take these things PHX-LAX all the time. They aren't awesome but I could think of a lot worst things to ride on
I personally prefer 1C since I can be off first to get my bags. the only downside is bin space is at a premium since the one above 1A/B is emergency equipment, and you must store all your carry-ons.
Regarding the exit row the few times I have sat there I actually did not feel it was much roomier than the rest of the rows...
I personally prefer 1C since I can be off first to get my bags. the only downside is bin space is at a premium since the one above 1A/B is emergency equipment, and you must store all your carry-ons.
Regarding the exit row the few times I have sat there I actually did not feel it was much roomier than the rest of the rows...
Jul 16, 2007, 6:00 pm
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Same thing happened to me on Saturday, flying PDX-ONT nonstop on Horizon's CRJ700 that equals the 200 in every negative category unless you manage to get an exit row. Seat next to me was empty, and we had almost pushed back when a female found her way into the aisle seat beside me - all fine in principle, but then her generous arms oozed over into my seat and slid and chafed all over me while she slept for the next two hours. Couldn't request the complimentary microbrews fast enough!
Jul 16, 2007, 8:17 pm
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Jul 16, 2007, 8:21 pm
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Jul 16, 2007, 8:25 pm
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When is this? This route's been Ted (Rar!) country for quite some time. I'm also not seeing it in the timetable anywhere.
In the meantime, I have a chill of panic in case this is, in fact, true. I'll do a connection through LAX to avoid the nonstop to SFO in that torture tube.
In the meantime, I have a chill of panic in case this is, in fact, true. I'll do a connection through LAX to avoid the nonstop to SFO in that torture tube.
Jul 17, 2007, 2:10 am
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They make the plane out to be comfortable --bunch of BS
http://www.crj.bombardier.com/CRJ/en...d=en&crjId=200
http://www.crj.bombardier.com/CRJ/en...d=en&crjId=200