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02-06-2019, 01:21 PM

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Could you imagine a 700 with all first class seating? Or at least tons of leg room? Would make for one of the nicest rides around.

It’s called a G6.. ;-)

02-06-2019, 01:26 PM

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It’s called a G6.. ;-)

The CRJ550 is a major overhaul and recertification program of existing CRJ700 airframes to meet United’s 50 seat scope clause. Supposedly with large luggage bins to eliminate gate side bag checkin and the galley is replaced with a self-serve drink and snack station. The seating is 10 first class, 20 economy plus, and 20 economy. Hopefully, a second lav will be available. It will be interesting seeing how it is laid out.

02-06-2019, 04:44 PM

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Could you imagine a 700 with all first class seating? Or at least tons of leg room? Would make for one of the nicest rides around.

Legend Airlines did almost this exact thing out of DAL but with DC-9 30 series. Then AA did it with F100’s and put them out of business though a combination of juuuuuust barely not predatory pricing and lawsuits. I actually rode on both, Legend’s product was fantastic other than the fact that the airplanes didn’t always have the legs to make it non-stop from LGA-DAL.

Edit: The Legend Chief Pilot was an EAL scab, so it’s tough for me to be upset at AA dropping the hammer on them.

02-07-2019, 06:10 AM

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The article says they will eventually replace the 50 seat fleet. That’s ba. They aren’t swapping out crj550 for 250 plus e145s and 200s also

Most likely start parking 145's..

02-07-2019, 09:29 AM

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Most likely start parking 145's..

Could be. Although, no need to park any airframes. United has been clear that a 145 or a 200 cannot compete with a E175 or another dual class airframe in the same market by a competitor (usually American out of ORD).