Originally Posted by djrogs03

I think your argument is invalid for several reasons. Alaska is getting Embraers for SkyWest, why didn't they buy CRJ's...guessing it has to do with range. The Embraer also is more flexible in short field conditions, take for example Chicago Midway, I've piloted both a 900 and a 175 in there, and Ide take a 175 in there 24/7/365, due to its flexibility in lowering ref speeds with a full flap configuration rather than Flaps 5, range wise the Ejet is a better product, it allows greater range and the ability to be less restrictive on weight, again I've flown both over a route like LGA-DFW, in the 900 you'de be stopping for gas with a strong headwind or having an alternate, the Embraer wouldn't be as restrictive. The 900 only has a forward galley, if your catering during boarding then you have to stop, not so in the Embraer. VNAV in the Embraer allows for lower approach minimums on certain GPS approaches. I could go on and on simply put, having 1500+ hours in both airplanes Ide take the Embraer over the CRJ every day...