We had a Lynx jumpseater that told us the Q400 burns 1900-2000 lbs/hour TOTAL in cruise at FL250 and a TAS of 350kts. Anyone know if this is true??? I've only seen a FF less than 2000 lbs/hour total in the CRJ-200, in cruise, a few rare times. And it always seemed to be when we were at max altitude in the winter and half empty. Typically, it's more like 2400-2500 lbs/hour, if we're doing .74 and at FL340 or FL350. And that's, of course, with 26 fewer seats than the Q has. I don't know exactly where the CRJ would become more efficient (taking into account it's fewer seats) with those kinds of numbers, but seems like it wouldn't be until at least 700-800nm, if those Q numbers are true. In which case I can see the Q400 becoming more popular as fuel keeps going up...