Originally Posted by
thump
Late to the pile-on, but can't help myself
E-jet family is Cat IIIB autoland capable
I've never had two belt loaders. It really is just done with one for us.
Practically speaking, the front bag compartment is the only one used. You've gotta get over 100 bags into a 170 (over 110 bags for the 175) before you start putting anything into the aft compartment. It also works out well with the CG by loading it that way.
I will concede you are right about the catering, but catering is also easier in some ways because you can service the Ejets from the front or rear of the aircraft since there are full size doors in the back galley too.
Were you on an E140/145? Sounds impossible on the E170/E175. The plane does LGA-EYW, CLT-EYW, and DCA-EYW. FYI, EYW is a 4800' runway.
Nope Compass 170 or 175 don't remember which one my gf and I plus another non rev and I think his gf were bumped. I was shocked it was a T/O issue then again it was a warm day but still MDW-DTW is a quick hop.