Seat: 3D (First Class). No overhead bin space. [5] On 27 May 1999, the first prototype CRJ700 made its maiden flight. Unless of course they don't recognize Delta priority in T3, which I very much doubt. Ford and I both have Global Entry, and were through immigration within about 15 minutes (note that when departing Canada you need to have your Global Entry card as well, or else they wont let you use that line). [33] In May 2001, American FAA certification for the CRJ700 was close but required two minor avionics-related changes. I just had a glass of water, while my dad had a black coffee. It received TCCA and FAA type certification in the second half of 2019. Is this a joke? I find theres usually not too much variation in terms of the hard product, though Delta is ahead of the curve with installing power ports on these planes. The second highest cost is maintenance. But in the friggin' US, we have to be separated and she has to wait ~1-2 hours for me as I have to go through the "Alien" line? The Air Canada Pilots Association negotiated a scope agreement with Air Canada limiting the maximum seating capacity of any jet aircraft at Air Canada Express to 75 seats. Dad: "I don't know. Wednesday, August 28 ", "Extended CRJ launch delayed to end of year. While the training cost for the type rating is a cost that is paid only once per pilot, the airline also absorbs the cost of examinations such as the biennial proficiency checks, and other more infrequent examinations such as medicals. I've departed YYZ several times without the physical card. There were a total of 12 first class seats, spread across four rows in a 1-2 configuration. Felt a bit more roomy, more like mainline aircraft, more overhead bin space, slightly wide seats on both closes, larger windows, A little better experience for a 2.5 hour flight in either class. Our boarding passes indicated boarding would start at 9:03AM, a full 55 minutes before departure. Maybe do the interview on arrival when he's on a trip with you. @Lucky, isn't it a bit risky to have your father enter Canada without him knowing where he's going? 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Anyway, our flight from Toronto to New York was departing just before 10AM, so we ended up leaving the hotel at around 7:45AM. These costs cannot be accurately calculated per calendar year, as expiration periods differ. Also, I think it makes sense in this case when purchased together with a longer segment where you'll really benefit from first class, but it's not worth the extra price for first class if you're only on short flights on CRJs. Toronto has a US Pre-Clearance facility. Nice to see that stewie Holly remembered everyone's names. The first class seats on a CRJ 700 are typically wider and have more legroom than economy seats. The Bombardier CRJ-900 next-gen plane is American's newer regional jet. [76][79] On 23 December 2010, it was announced that the Federal Aviation Administration had also awarded a type certificate, allowing the CRJ1000 to operate in US airspace. On 7 August 2019, United Airlines' regional partner GoJet Airlines took delivery of the aircraft and began with a crew familiarization flight to Chicago-OHare International Airport (ORD).[63]. First, since it's far from a premium route, my upgrades were always cleared, the flight attendants were always friendly and courteous and it's the little touches like you mentioned (plugs, nice selection of snacks from the basket, water bottles, pillows and blankets) which is far beyond what you need on a short hop but it's appreciated nonetheless. I live in Cape Town and travel to Windhoek in Namibia regularly, always on CRJs operated by South African Airlink. We ended up taking off at around 10:20AM on runway 24R. @PF - yes this is operated by Endeavor (9E). Dad's not allowed to open it unless he needs to present it to immigration and/or customs officers. The engines are also quick to respond and provide power to the pilots in the event of a go-around. The Bombardier CRJ-900 is a regional jet operated by one of Delta's commuter partners under the Delta Connection banner. A gallon of Jet-A in the United States costs an average of $3.93 as of June 2022. Still, its a regional jet smaller than . Much more comfortable and nice to use than a bathroom on a 737 or A320. ", "CRJ900 features will help increase 70-seater's range. IO: "Where are you staying?" We just stayed at the Sheraton Gateway Toronto Airport, which Ive reviewed before, so wont be writing about again this time. That's a long way from my expectations of "First Class." In Canada, it's happened a few times, and once, I was stuck at the @Andrew, I've been asked to produce itinerary/ticket and lodging information before, even when I'm connecting. [25] The aircraft model is listed as CL-600-2C10 on the TCCA, FAA, and EASA Type Certificates. Delta Comfort+: Pitch 34, Width 16.85-17.17 in. Can't wait to read the trip reports! The biggest variable cost for any aircraft is fuel. ", "Bombardier gains approval to offer stretched Regional Jet. Dad: "One day." Duration: 1hr45min Prevention is better than cure, so the aircraft has been fitted with stick shakers and pushers to prevent any type of stall. Do not read it unless you absolutely have to. I mean is this for real or just to create traffic on here? SA Airlinks onboard product is solid and because the CRJ is a very reliable plane delays are almost unheard of. Most airlines have replaced the older engines with the newer model, while a few have kept the older -8C1 in their fleet. David and the FlyRadius team can help with your questions. [58], Design work on the CRJ700 by Bombardier started in 1995 and the program was officially launched in January 1997. I love that Deltas CRJ-900s have power ports. or 7.5 m. Fuselage Maximum Diameter 8 ft. 10 in. As for @Tennens concerns, I imagine that Bens dad would merely say he was connecting in Canada, which would be an As for @Tennens concerns, I imagine that Bens dad would merely say he was connecting in Canada, which would be an accurate statement regardless of whether it was a long haul flight or turning around and heading back to the states. [30] The enlarged model was targeted at existing CRJ200/CRJ700 customers looking for larger airliners. The Endeavor fleet of CRJ900 NextGen aircraft are configured in a two class seating configuration, with 12 first class seats and 64 coach seats. Since this was all a surprise trip for my dad, suffice to say that he was mighty confused when he found out we were flying to New York. Please note that the below specifications are for the regular CRJ900 and not the CRJ900 NextGen. @ Jordan -- Addressed the second point in the above comment, but what's wrong with the first point? And, @Lucky won't be able to help if he's not around (whether flying on a separate flight to the trip origin or clearing passport control through an expedited channel). There was a lavatory at the front of the cabin, though it was really tight. [6][7][8] The CRJ-X featured a stretched fuselage, a lengthened wing and up-rated General Electric CF34-8C engines while maintaining a common type-rating with the basic CRJ. IO: *Red flag* "Where are you going?" Then I handed him his boarding pass to New York, and not any connecting boarding passes beyond that. It is one hour!!! They operate an Economy Class only configuration and I always book seat 1A, it has almost unlimited legroom which makes for a very comfortable experience. The aircraft depreciated nearly 10 percent in 2021 alone. [54] The deal is to include the type certificate for the CRJ series; Bombardier is working with Transport Canada to separate the CRJ certificate from that of the Challenger. [25], Seating ranges from 63 to 78. Most luggage is Sky Checked as the overhead bins are tiny, it is difficult to fit a laptop bag in there. They all look great but I doubt every window you sit next to is spotless and without scratches. What the actual f*ck? [41], As of November 2018[update], following Bombardier's decisions to sell the CSeries to Airbus and the Q Series to Viking Air, the company was looking at "strategic options" to return the CRJ to profitability. ", "Bombardier begins conversion of CRJ700 to create first CRJ900. It was later converted into the prototype CRJ1000 by replacing the fuselage plugs with longer plugs. Most Bombardier CRJ900 first class sections are configured with a total of 9 to 12 seats with 3 to 4 rows of one by two seating. I have flown the CRJ900 many times from LGA to RSW. Perhaps this is small fry compared to the environmental impact of getting in a plane but I really dont see the need of two separate plastic water bottles on a one hour flight. MAIN CABIN. Dad: "I'm going on a trip with my son and son in law." [85][needs update], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, In 2006, the CRJ700 was featured in Microsoft Flight Simulator X as one of the demo aircraft.[92]. The initial 50 aircraft will be sourced by converting existing CRJ700s into CRJ550s, rather than being newly constructed. Now that's a waste. You should consider writing a short note to the CEO of Delta. They had one in T1 which went quickly. Salaries for regional airline pilots vary wildly on the success of the operator. [citation needed], During 2008, the CRJ700 was replaced by the CRJ700 NextGen, which featured improved economics and a revised cabin common to the CRJ900 NextGen and CRJ1000 NextGen. The LR increases those values further. Deltas regional jet service is largely similar to their mainline service. which is slightly more than its immediate competition. While the general CRJ-900 is good the Atmosphere interior is Awesome! Note: There are 2 versions of this aircraft. or 24.9 m. Wing Area (net) 760 ft. Copyright 2023 Aviator Insider | A Topsail Media Company | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme. The result was the CRJ 700 series which gave birth to the CRJ 900. Legroom is outstanding, but if you're tall like me (6'6") take this seat over the window (16A) as you'd be banging your head on the low ceiling. Each hour the aircraft flies contributes to wear and tear. Some regional airlines have scope clauses with their major airlines that limit the maximum passenger capacity of aircraft they operate. The CR9 first flew on October 29, 2003, and entered service with Comair in March 2004. Given the fare differential between that and economy on such a short flight I would opt for economy every time. Most Bombardier CRJ900 first class sections are configured with a total of 9 to 12 seats with 3 to 4 rows of one by two seating. [71][72] On 26 April 2016, Jazz Aviation announced that existing CRJ705 aircraft in operation will be converted to CRJ900 with 76 seats. less than 500 fpm. This is thanks to its two General Electric CF34-8C5 turbofan engines that produce a combined 29,020 lbf (130 kN) of thrust. It depends on the Delta regional partner as I find Sky West has the worst and most inconsistent flights, but Endeavor Air's flight attendants in first-class are consistently as good or better than Delta mainline flight attendants. It's a surprise." The CRJ1000 completed its first production flight on 28 July 2009 in Montreal; the entry into service was planned for the first quarter of 2010. To learn more about a specific airlines' seating configuration of the CRJ900 and if they have a CRJ900 first class, visit those specific pages listed in the CRJ900 Menu listed on the left. Even attach a letter to the front, addressing dad, "Dad, as you know, this trip is a surprise! Maximum dimensions for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold: 32 in (height) x 42 in (width) Maximum weight for an assistive device carried in the cargo hold: 75 lb/sq ft. This aircraft CRJ family aircraft, including CRJ-200, and CRJ-700 operated by American Airlines Groups Brand like American Eagle, Canadair, Mesa Airlines, and PSA Airlines. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. [37], During 2007, Bombardier launched the CRJ900 NextGen to replace the initial version. Oh, and I definitely agree flying out of Toronto for international flights is really cheap, if you can make it work. We usually fly on the CRJ 900 from Rochester New York to JFK, and occasionally Detroit, but sometimes thats a 717, or an A319. or 2.7 m, Cabin length (Front bulkhead to aft cabin bulkhead) 69 ft 5 in or 21.15 m, Cabin maximum width: 8 ft 5 in or 2.57 m (center-line), Floor area (Flt comp bulkhead to aft cabin bulkhead): 485.8 square feet or 45.13 cubic meters, Cabin volume: 2,974 square feet or 84.19 cubic meters, Baggage volume: 903 square feet or 25.57 cubic meters (checked and on-board). I think it is important to hear this from customers especially someone like you This number does not reflect the cost of employee insurance, and other benefits employees may receive because the values are inconsistent and an estimate is difficult. Also, curious what your thoughts are with Row 3 windows on the CRJ-900. I fly on Delta CRJ's a few times a year from North Dakota-MSP-YYZ. On average storing a single CRJ 900 would cost an estimated $30,000. Most of the time or upgraded to first class, and its always been a pretty pleasant experience. Officially launched in 1997, the CRJ700's maiden flight took place on 27 May 1999; it was soon followed by the stretched CRJ900 variant. Most luggage is Sky Checked as the overhead bins are tiny, it is difficult to fit a laptop bag in there. I remember flying as a little kid from Memphis to Laguardia on AA in 1969. [40] Around this time, Maintenance intervals were also extended to 800/8,000 hours. Bombardier CRJ900 Specifications WeightsMaximum ramp weight: Operating weight empty: 47,250 lb or 21,433 kgMaximum fuel load: 19,450 lb or 8,822 kgMaximum payload: Series 900/900 ER: 22,750 lb or 10,319 kgMaximum payload: Series 900 LR: 23,350 lb or 10,591 kg, Bombardier CRJ900 Fuel Capacity:2 Main Tanks (Each): 1110 U.S. Gallons, 924.1 Imp. IO: "Where are you staying?" If your Delta seat map shows Comfort+ from rows 5 thru 9, you are flying one of the rehabbed CRJ-900 (9E). I would expect the total number of individual bottles used by the airline to come down by 80%+ albeit the bottles used would be bigger but the energy involved is pretty similar. You claim this trip is about doing something special with/for your dad yet you let him wait in line on his own for an hour just so you can spend some time in the lounge?! While I far prefer the Embraer 170/175 to the CRJ-700/900, these planes are still pretty nice for short hops. While I far prefer the Embraer 170/175 to the CRJ-700/900, these planes are still pretty nice for short hops. The CRJ700 features a new wing with leading edge slats and a stretched and slightly widened fuselage, with a lowered floor. They operate an Economy Class only configuration and I always book seat 1A, it has almost unlimited legroom which makes for a very comfortable experience. She offered us pre-departure drinks of choice I had a coffee. @Ned - Pre-departure drinks are never served in glass on US airlines. [4] Bombardier continued to manufacture aircraft at the Mirabel facility until the order backlog was completed in December 2020. In the same year, an older 2012 model was sold for just $14 million. What a great son always surprising your parents with trips. Several additional variants of the type were subsequently introduced, including the elongated CRJ1000 and the CRJ550 and CRJ705 which were modified to comply with scope clauses. Fortunately, this route was upgraded with the E175. The CRJ program was acquired by the Japanese corporation Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2020, which ended production of the aircraft. During its 20-year production run, Bombardier has manufactured 491 CRJ 900s. [26][27] By 1999, Bombardier had invested C$650 million (US$440 million) to develop the 70-seat CRJ700, and was set to invest a further C$200 million to develop the CRJ900, stretched to 90 seats; the CRJ700 was listed at $2425 million then, while the larger CRJ900 was priced at $2829 million. A minute later thecrew performed the safety demonstration. 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