Taking a Canadair Express Jet...HELP!

[kathyclownfish]

All mileage plus seats were taken last March '04 from Newark to Orlando for Jersey week this November. We had to book a layover in Dulles....which is no big deal. But, the kicker is that I checked my flight# and the aircraft shows it to be some kind of a commuter express plane with a passenger capacity of 50!! I really don't like flying to begin with.

Has anyone flew in a jet this size? Will I be able to feel the bumps more? Should I be worried

Help!
Kathy

 

[pumpkinboy]

The Canadair Express Jet is a beautiful new plane. It is a jet, and has more legroom than your standard 737. If you are taller than about 6'2" you may need to duck, as the height is a bit lower than the jets you are probably used to. But it is a very comfortable plane to fly in. So are you on USAir or perhaps you got one of those great Independence Air flights?

 

[ncgolfer]

These are very comfortable jets to fly. I've flown them about 6 times. Delta flys them from Greensboro, NC to Orlando. They are smooth for a plane that size and have amply leg room. I'm 6'3" and was as comfortable as one can be on a plane. You will not have any problems.

The set-up is two seats on each side with center isle.

Charlie

 

[kathyclownfish]

I got the flight out of Newark to Washington through United airlines using my miles. And even though I was hestitate to book this, it was my only option. Flights that week are going for $550 during Jersey Week and all miles plus members booked this past January for a November trip and took up all the non stop flight.
Thanks for your replies!

 

[NCRedding]

i am not a great fan of flying--love getting there faster, but hate the actual trip. I love the CRJ--love the extra leg and hip room. Very smooth flight, never a wait for luggage. There is only one attendant, but the whole plane gets served so quickly. I actually prefer these to bigger planes now. I'm riding in an Embraer jet next week for the first time-hope I like it as well.

 

[CAP Aircrew]

Generally speaking "size doesn't matter!"

The CRJ is a smaller "regional" jet but that should make little or no difference when it comes to the "bumpiness" of a flight.

Bumps are caused by turbulence and the bigger the plane does not guarantee a smoother ride.

The seating is two by two. Previous posters have said the legroom is greater. Personally, I think it's about the same if not a little worse. There is usually 1 flight attendant per flight but the size of the plane does not require any more. The passenger windows could be a little higher and if you like to look out the window, expect a sore neck by the end of the flight.

The engines are located on the back of the fuselage and since they are of the newer generation engines, provide a nice quiet flight.

From a pilots perspective it is a great plane to fly because it has state of the art avionics.

It's a great plane, enjoy the flight.

 

[hercamore]

Uh,

I've flown on 4 CRJ's this summer wiht Northwest and the seats are uncomfortable, small and no leg room.

I fly out of a small regional airport, so that's all there is.

I was rading on seatguru.com that are two types of CRJ's.

herc.