United Airlines is introducing a new regional jet it calls the CRJ450 that it says will feel more like a private jet for first class travelers and bring a modern experience to an aircraft many travelers wryly call the “Devil’s Chariot.”
The aircraft will be operated by SkyWest and will primarily connect smaller cities to United’s hubs in Denver and Chicago. By 2028, United expects to have more than 50 CRJ450s and nearly 120 CRJ550s in service.
Still, this aircraft is loathed so much by frequent flyers it has earned the nickname “Devil’s Chariot” so this retrofit will be a big upgrade, even without seatback screens or power outlets.
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