United’s new CRJ-550

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02-06-2019 | 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon

More regional jets is not a good move for pilots.

Bingo, we should ALL be hoping that the regional flying model fails and that flying goes back in house.

02-06-2019 | 07:59 AM

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Good for United. Pilots have been saying the 700 would make a great 50 seater for years. United could still screw up the execution by leaving dead space for pitch commonality. No green tagged bags is a huge boost for passenger experience and they could shrink the aft cargo bin footprint giving even more cabin space for a fwd lav.

02-06-2019 | 08:29 AM

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Does UA scope not address MGTOW as well as seats?

Even if it does. The CRJ-550 is a new type. I’m sure it’ll have a certified MGTOW of whatever UA wants it to have. That’s likely why they aren’t just reconfiguring a 700.

02-06-2019 | 08:47 AM

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Wonder if this could be the dual class flying that was agreed to in the Xjet sale for SKW.

02-06-2019 | 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flysooner9

Even if it does. The CRJ-550 is a new type. I’m sure it’ll have a certified MGTOW of whatever UA wants it to have. That’s likely why they aren’t just reconfiguring a 700.

It’ll be 65,000lbs MGTOW

02-06-2019 | 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by flysooner9

Even if it does. The CRJ-550 is a new type. I’m sure it’ll have a certified MGTOW of whatever UA wants it to have. That’s likely why they aren’t just reconfiguring a 700.

I thought article said just that, that they were reconfiguring gojets 700s

Under the plan, United will work with Bombardier to use the frame of its current CRJ 70-seat fleet for a new two-cabin, 50-seat configuration with a self-serve beverage and snack station for premium travelers and four storage closets for carry-on bags.