Originally Posted by
Packrat
Your last line hits it squarely on the nose, Baradium. Having ridden SEA-FAI on a Delta 737 and a Compass E-175 I've got to admit the -175 was more comfortable (both in Comfort + class).
It just goes to show RJs aren't really "regional" jets. Perhaps the Mainlines should consider acquiring some and staffing with Mainline pilots.
Oh well, one can dream!
In a limited sense that’s a false comparison: the 175 can’t be optimized for seat count because of scope, so it is artificially First heavy and spacious because of mainline scope considerations.
However, I also agree with your conclusion that it is a ‘mainline’ airplane ... that it qualifies as an RJ is beyond my comprehension ... what we’ve been willing to accept is bewildering. I’ve always said it’s be a great airplane if it was being flown at main line like what DL is doing with the 717.