The LONGEST Regional Jet Flight in The U.S. - FIVE HOURS in an ERJ-175!!

[@flapsnslats]

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[@karlossargeant3872]

Yup The Embraer E175's I hope to fly on them soon with United Airlines and Others in the near future Awesome Video Man 💯

[@alooga555]

I don't mind flying that long in an E-175 because of its 2-2 seating configuration. I can't imagine doing that on a 737, particularly the middle seat.

[@tombirkland]

I think there's more room and a more comfortable cabin on a E-175 than just about any other single-aisle plane. It's almost unfair to call it an RJ, it's so good. But the lack of chargers on this long a flight is a bit of a bummer.

[@masynrustin4839]

I'm an OO flight attendant and I did a UAX flight from MSP to SFO on the 175...1,589 miles, took us 4 1/2 hours because of headwind...crazy how they use these small regional jets to do mainline flights!

[@joseph2095]

Bring back the 747s!

[@Orlando_Rails]

OO is skywest, right?

[@cxa340]

@@joseph2095 Yeah, except the 747’s have way too high a CASM. The E175 is the perfect plane for many of these long thin routes, especially at off times with very little feed

[@goldenstateaviation2861]

I once did MCI-SFO on a SkyWest 175. Not what I was expecting to fly on but it was an e Experience

[@Kuroiyuuki2802]

I have an interview next week with SkyWest to be a flight attendant! Any tips?

[@JohnCillis]

I've flown roundtrip into Bozeman twice--once to work installing a hospitality system in Big Sky Montana and once to do the same in West Yellowstone. On the second roundtrip, on a 737, when they started our aircraft's engine we heard a flash, bang and smelled the stench of kerosene but no smoke entered the cabin. The captain calmly told us to collect our carry-ons, go to the gate agent, and rebook our flights telling us we heard a rare event, loss of an engine on the ground (the best place to lose one). Seated at the rear of the aircraft, I knew if I went to the gate agent there was no way I'd get a seat on the incoming regional jet, so I hustled to a pay phone (remember those) and rebooked my flight from there to SLC where I'd connect to a flight to Phoenix. I tell frequent fliers if you are deplaned for any reason or learn at the gate your flight is cancelled, call the airline or go to the customer service desk before anyone else gets the same idea, and you will likely make it on the next flight out. I also advise not to book the last flight out for the same reason. I've always wanted to fly the Embraer because its window seats have high windows for good views and you only have an adjacent aisle seat if you need to stretch your legs--important on such a long flight like yours. Also it is always good to buy a portable usb charger/power provider for jets with no usb or electronic outlets. Business travel, with an average of one flight weekly, was my way of life for eighteen years, not to mention yearly vacations and many trips outside the US. Including the perks of frequent flying, you learn to cope peacefully with delays and in my case, a few near fatal incidents but nothing panic worthy except for my first trip to Europe, at age 15, where we were forced to go thru intense thunderstorms on our way into JFK roughly on descent, and the same set of storms on the way out, making our flight the last one out of JFK according to our captain of the connecting flight--they closed the airport when they saw our DC8-63 taking off just before the far threshold. But my other four incidents, excluding what happened in Bozeman, including a ground equipment collision in Jackson Hole, did not cause me alarm except for one flight into northern Michigan where fog moved in, covering our alternate airports and forcing three approaches at increasingly lower altitudes since our pilot could not see the approach lights. How dangerous was it--one dead heading pilot kissed the ground when we landed. But oddly I was not scared, knowing our pilots knew what they were doing and they kept us informed during the go-arounds. Flying is indeed incredibly safe and more so with each passing year. The only thing to avoid are short connections and connections in general if one can get a non-stop like your flight, and if connecting, exiting the security zone since one never knows what the lines may be like on the opposite side of security, especially at international (foreign) hubs.

[@ruthbickerstaffe1915]

Very well put together comment. Wow the old DC8s must have been shaking in the thunderstorm. I used toTravel a couple of times a year YYZ to HNL. Depending if I had to change planes in YVR it used to be a stretch 8. It sometimes was a rough ride out over the Pacific. I was never frightened as I was happiest on an aircraft than anywhere else 😀✈️🌏

[@JohnCillis]

@@ruthbickerstaffe1915 The flight that day into JFK was a United DC-10 which actually shook more than the Transinternational (a charter airline with very pretty colors owned by TransAmerica). The DC8-63 had an unusual feature--it could reverse two of its engines in flight to slow down, then it would shake and over the clouds landing in Milan, it seemed like we suddenly were standing still in flight and pushed forward in our seats. The captain warned our charter--filled with more than two hundred high school students and some chaperones, about the experience. My only roundtrip to Hawaii was on a Hawaiian 767, with my wife and our daughter, non-stop to and from Honolulu from Phoenix in '12. I loved the airline and its service being one of the longest non-stops out of Phoenix except for our four European flights. We stayed at the great Hilton Hawaiian Village and on my daughter's 13th birthday we gave her the sub ride which descends to just shy of 100 feet. The water is clear and they take their passengers to an artificial reef. I did see more fish snorkeling off of Guam though in '92 and also in a swim thru reef pool which even had small sharks. The real reef I snorkeled over had these yellow fish which gently 'kissed' my body while swimming. It was an unreal experience which reminded me that we all came from the sea, which is why I believe we are attracted to places like it--especially after a spell in Big Sky country near Bozeman on a cold winter day like I had when I was teaching at Big Sky resort, lol.

[@cxa340]

Actually - since this amazing thing called the Internet was invented, you do better to pull out your phone and use the airline’s mobile app instead of calling the airline, especially on UA. There is nothing you cannot do for yourself with the UA app that you can do by talking to an agent in-person or on the phone - they all use the same system. I can get a hotel voucher on the mobile app, be rebooked into a different city or switch to a different star alliance carrier, all on the UA app. Agents will not know which alternate cities exist but the app does

[@JohnCillis]

@@cxa340 True of today. When I went thru the Bozeman experience, airline apps and cell phones with today's features were not available. We had big, bulky mobile phones with no Internet access. Until I retired, after I got out of systems instruction, I was a client/server and web app designer, probably the biggest site I helped test and design was Best Western's web portal which though rolled out in '05 is still the same look and feel today which is quite amazing, since web portals usually do thru redesigns on a much faster pace. When it came to Best Western's, long after I left them in '07, I guess those who helped manage their website after I left subscribed to the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' policy. The airline I flew in Bozeman was Delta and I flew them during the time when Delta was noted for having many challenges. As a business traveler, Delta was our preferred airline out of Phoenix although I could choose another airline, most often United or Southwest, if the routing was better especially if the flight was non-stop or had a better layover since I preferred two hours or more (three hours if going thru DFW which had the longest walks and more frequent weather delays). I did not like not making it to a client when I promised or not making it home to my wife and daughter when expected. My wife was quite worried when I was delayed at Bozeman because I could not reach her that evening, but I always made it home the day she expected me because of my rule never to book the last flight out. Your advice should be heeded--the cell phone is our friend, lol.

[@Matt-xu3lb]

I find the E175 more comfortable than a 737 and prefer it.

[@frankyth11910]

but the seats are usually too hard. I prefer 195 or the a220

[@MileHigh_Aviation]

crazy long flight, i love the E175 though!

[@stratochief99]

Thanks for the inspiration for my next FS2020 flight

[@davidharris2519]

according to flight aware its a 319

[@marklimenfeld6035]

Very cool flight especially the approach and landing into Bozeman

[@marksmith4582]

Holy smokes! That is one long flight for an ERJ 175! Appreciate you sharing this long stateside flight on a regional jet! Really enjoy your videos! Mark in Iowa!

[@JungleJetAviation06]

My favorite plane! I read about this route the other day, so nice to finally see a vid on it. Regional airlines need to start replacing their nav lights on these 175s. A lot of them are burned out.

[@trevorjohnson8993]

E175 is under rated. The 2x2 seating and leg room makes it surprisingly nice.

[@ifly7375]

almost a one minute takeoff roll!!! hahaha😂

[@ecoRfan]

I got 43 seconds from thrust set to liftoff. 48 seconds from budge to liftoff, although began spool up before releasing brakes. About the same as a loaded 737-900ER on a similar length route.

[@Kuzo32]

@@ecoRfan737-900ER feels quite underpowered. The past 2 times I’ve flown out of Newark on the -900, we hit TOGA before the threshold and began to lift off a bit past the opposite 1000 meter markings

[@ecoRfan]

@@Kuzo32 yeah, the “stretched” 800/900/ER variants are quite hungry for the runway. The limited rotation angle and lesser engine diameter from the low ground clearance hinders performance. Usually one of those uses more runway on a 2 hour flight than any 777 variant on an 8 hour flight assuming same load factor percentage, airport, and conditions.

[@AZRoblox]

Wow, 5 hours on an E175. That’s crazy. I’ve flown 5 hours on a 737 but I never thought E175s could fly that long. I need to take this flight and review it on my channel too.

[@joesinkovits6591]

I could never be bored enough on any flight (or anywhere, for that matter) to watch not one but two episodes of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

[@creativemindplay]

Ok

[@NBSYT]

At 14:25 in the video you can see a Delta 757 sitting next to the cargo ramp. That plane sat there for DAYS. I would know. I work at the airport and saw it everyday.

[@alyonapetrova694]

Delta Connection had a scheduled once a week “repositioning” flight on a CRJ-200 from ATL-LAX. It was brutal, no “Wi-Fi”, 4 hr and 17 minutes on average. Did I mention it was “brutal”?

[@joseph2095]

Great narration!

[@flapsnslats]

Thank you!!

[@kenpalmer1965]

This is a fantastic video! I love flying every opportunity I get. The only thing that sucks is there are no power outlets at the seats to recharge your cell phone. Other than that, you did a marvelous job in filming this flight! I hope you have many more which I am looking forward to!

[@beavermuffin]

Isn’t Dulles to Bozeman usually operated by A319?

[@TodosLados]

very long for that aircraft. I did once Jetblue on E190 from SJU-BOS. I thought that was long haha. Excellent job!!!

[@stevedrake604]

I thought my MSP-PSC flight in a CRJ-700 was bad. Although I find the Embraers more comfortable than the CRJs.

[@creativemindplay]

They definitely are more comfy

[@creativemindplay]

First time viewer. Your speaking voice is lovely

[@JimG89887]

I’ve flown on an E-175 monthly back and forth for work and the flight was only an hour and it was tough. Sitting in first class made it a bit easier, but I couldn’t imagine being on for 5 hours

[@Tank16161]

Dulles 🤩

[@arizonaaviator1903]

In fact, this is the longest E175 route flown in the world! (When in season)

[@davidharris2519]

UA according to flight aware its a 319 not a 175 anymore

[@flapsnslats]

Yeah, route switched to the 319 for the last few flights of the summer season.

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Wow😮 Beautiful video ❤ Wing view 😋

[@davidfanene9218]

Ty !

[@shauncleary4506]

Nice one 👍✈️

[@tf51d]

I got news for you According to Airbus the A220 could be both! "Purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market, the A220 delivers a family of uniquely versatile aircraft giving operators the choice to right-size their regional aircraft or complement their larger single-aisle fleets."

[@zimmerman630]

No regional airlines operate the 220 due to scope clause. I’ll call it a regional jet when a regional airline flies it

[@flapsnslats]

100%. Thank you

[@kentholsopple1639]

The A220 is not a regional jet. Try to get an A220 to pass as a regional jet under the mainline pilot contracts at United, Delta, or American. When it does; then come back and comment.

[@MaulinAgrawal1217]

@@kentholsopple1639QantasLink operates the A220

[@moharikram1687]

@@kentholsopple1639 Newsflash. USA is not the only country in the world and Airbus itself is not American. Just because it is not regional to USA, doesn't mean it is not regional to anyone else. In Europe, it is regional. So, to say that A220 is not regional just because it is not pass the contract obligation of AA, UA and DL are such an ignorance statement.

[@dfwplanespotters_yt]

great video!

[@chrispengraves6487]

Now that’s impressive

[@NewsLynne]

I might have to do this next year, if it’s still a route.

[@davidharris2519]

as of today 8/25 its a 319 accprding to flight aware

[@nathanlembke9026]

Who operated the flights?

[@flapsnslats]

Mesa!!

[@JefftheJett13]

It’s a 4 hr flight but yes still long for a 175

[@ancientorchids]

Subscribed because of 22:36 😂

[@somapersona]

Any ife (even if bring your own device)?

[@flapsnslats]

Yes, I reviewed the IFE on their app halfway through the vid

[@somapersona]

​@@flapsnslatsoh yeah you did. Sorry and thanks 😂. With bring your own device ife, I honestly think a regional flight is pretty much as comfortable as mainline, especially with the 2-2 seating

[@rsnc23]

The Moon!

[@Stupidboi1]

I cant image the pilot trying to do weight and balance with all that fuel

[@russellsnyder5630]

Horizon Alaska flys from Anchorage to Portland on an e175 over the Pacific Ocean and Canada

[@evpilot]

I flew a E175 from DFW to Calgary

[@iMAXsProductions]

Me when I realize I was at that airport the same day as him:😳

[@sweetnaomi56]

Spending 5 hours in a ERJ sounds like hell lmao

[@rickscott5290]

Do you know what the longest CRJ flight is?

[@CLR2TKF]

The E-175 is far more comfortable than any A320 or 737. So I don't see the problem.

[@flymia69]

I don't know the hate for a RJ on a long flight. At least the ERJ-175. Been on them plenty including some 2.5 hour flights and in econ give me a 2-2 ERJ-175 all day over a 3-3 A320 or 737. There is almost no difference for an econ passenger. No outlets is rough, but otherwise I find them more comfortable. Best RJ is row A single seat on the ERJ-135/40/45.

[@flapsnslats]

If you have to fly an RJ, one of the bigger E-Jets (170/175) is the way to go no doubt

[@johannesbols57]

You're between the devil and the deep blue w/this route. Either 5 hours in a regional jet or connect somewhere. I think I'd take the nonstop as connecting can be problematic if there's an issue w/the ongoing flight(s).

[@Eddieanthony-fs7is]

Was this flight operated by Republic or Skywest ? UA currently uses a 319 on this route The longest E175 flight I’ve been on was MCI-SFO on a United-Skywest E175. That flight also tested the limits of the jet at 4.5hrs as well. 6 people were given vouchers and and a hotel because the flight was overweight and they needed all the fuel they can get. I remember a few years back Skywest used to operate a United Express red eye SFO-IAH.

[@flapsnslats]

This is Mesa actually. Flight is moving toward a bigger gauge effective next summer.

[@artheriford]

Mesa

[@JasonWoolridge-o1l]

United Express 🌐 Mesa Airways , Delta Connect 🔺 Skywest And American Eagle 🦅 Envoy Airlines

[@artheriford]

@@JasonWoolridge-o1l Mesa, CommuteAir, SkyWest, and Republic all fly as United Express Carriers. SkyWest flies for Delta, United, Alaska, and American.

[@MrLM002]

IMHO if it doesn't have built in air stairs it's not a Regional Jet.

[@lilcam-qk9mp]

The EMB family is definitely pushing the limits of what an RJ is. I think the E2 or whatever its called is not even considered one as per the US rules

[@Davyjones777yt]

Its worth a shot cuz bzn is about a 2 hour drive from me

[@jonclassical2024]

N O W A Y !!!

[@apa182]

i'd take the Ejet over any 737 or A32*... It's way more comfortable in almost every way...

[@artheriford]

Market planning people with zero operational background scheduling stuff who have no clue about performance. Even when given restrictions and limitations, they press on. And then act surprised when they can't carry everyone. I wonder how many times they have to fuel stop in Minneapolis. especially when Bozeman is above 70 degrees. Good job, some of you guys.

[@Adumzzinthehouse]

There isn’t enough demand for larger planes

[@WBTravels]

Considering the E175 (LR's) impressive range: im willing to bet it never makes a fuel stop: Im also willing to bet, uniteds ops team knows what they are doing and know about aircraft performance, as quite simply, if what you are saying is true: United wouldnt exist, because they would be flying a320's to tahiti, 737s to paris, and 787s nonstop from san fransisco to cape town.

[@artheriford]

@@WBTravels Do you fly or dispatch these airplanes?

[@flapsnslats]

Not necessarily true…might just be that there is the demand, but the demand isn’t as high value as somewhere else. It’s all opportunity cost!

[@flapsnslats]

Would love to get a pilot or disapatcher to chime in here, I’ve heard some crazy numbers about the E75’s performance but I also know nearly everything takes a weight restriction at BZN in the summer…

[@cooperryan7962]

Its DC. Always comes down to political needs. Having a nonstop flight from Bozeman to IAD gives the Montana delegation in congress and senate quick access into DC without the need to transfer in Denver, Chicago, Dallas, etc. Another example back in the day was allowing flights to Phoenix from DCA that exceeded the 1,500 mile flight radius rule.

[@SamuelDean-cx2kj]

London

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Pure torture.😢

[@willgibney1761]

Bozeman

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

I wish United adopted the a220 family. Their 175s have the worst seats ever.

[@cameronjamesmitchell]

3:43 minutes……

[@Unknown_Ooh]

So what? What are we supposed to be looking for?

[@davidharris2519]

UA now operates a 319 so not a 175 anymore

[@stevedrake604]

From FlightAware I see Mesa (United Express) just operated a 175 from IAD-BZN on 8/18. ASH6261.

[@jasonwhite9061]

Mesa ie United Express flies IAD-BZN and IAH-BZN

[@jim8252]

Looked like a zero flap takeoff

[@tomreiter5712]

I'd rather drive

[@Rexag]

Stairs!!!! love boarding with stairs..except these are sissy stairs....I like the old days... roll those to the hatch and onboard...straight up....these scaffolding styles....eh...not the same. Society whines at every corner, so I am sure all the Karens have a reason. There is nothing "regional" about this flight. How about the "Extended Vision" flight" ?

[@aviation259]

Thats all? No service? 😡

[@claycarter3535]

30 mins of wing video. Waste of time.