Source: Travel News
United’s new CRJ-550 will begin flying customers on Sunday. United has put 50 seats on a 70-seat aircraft. Daniel Acker / Bloomberg
Skift Take: United Airlines has been at a disadvantage at competitive hubs because it has fewer regional jets with first class and extra-legroom seats than American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. This new product will erase that gap. But putting 50 seats on 70-seat airplane is a big gamble.
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