The Embraer E175 is a single-aisle aircraft, capable of carrying up to 76 passengers in a typical two-class configuration. The aircraft made its first revenue flight in July 2005 with Air Canada. Since then, more than 700 have been built, with many still in service around the world today, particularly in the US. More recently, in late 2017, Embraer developed the E175SC, featuring a smaller passenger capacity to comply with scope clauses that limit the capacity of certain regional services to 70 passengers.

United Express Embraer 175

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The largest operator of the E175 is currently SkyWest Airlines, which is one of six US carriers to operate the type. Meanwhile, outside of the US, major operators include LOT Polish Airlines and Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines. Among the six US airlines to fly the E175, there is some variation in the onboard cabin layouts.

SkyWest Airlines – the world’s largest E175 operator

SkyWest Airlines is by far the world’s largest operator of the E175. Data from ch-aviation shows that the carrier operates a total of 230 of the type. The airline operates the E175 on regional services on behalf of a number of US carriers, including Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.

The carrier also operates the E175SC for both Delta Connection and United Express (37 and 25 aircraft, respectively). The variety of aircraft in SkyWest Airlines’ fleet can be seen in the tweet below:

Earlier this year, SkyWest Airlines revealed that it would be incorporating a further 20 E175s into its fleet to operate on behalf of United Express, well and truly cementing its position as the world’s largest E175 operator.

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SkyWest To Operate 20 Additional Embraer E175s For United Airlines

The agreement will strengthen SkyWest Airlines’ existing partnership with United Airlines.

SkyWest Airlines’ E175s operating for United Express feature 12 seats in first class, each with a seat pitch of 37 inches and a width of 20 inches. The seats are arranged in a 1-2 layout. The first class cabin is followed by three rows of four Economy Plus seats in a 2-2 layout with a 34-inch seat pitch and 18-inch width. Lastly, at the rear of the aircraft are 52 economy class seats in a 2-2 layout, each with a seat pitch of 31 inches and a width of 18 inches.

Meanwhile, the carrier’s E175s flying for American Eagle feature the standard layout of 12 seats in first class, 20 seats in Main Cabin Extra, and 44 seats in economy class.

The similarities between Republic Airways and Envoy Air

Republic Airways is the second-largest operator of the E175, with a total of 165 in its fleet. In addition to a small number of aircraft in its own livery, Republic Airways flies the E175 on behalf of American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.

American Eagle Embraer E175

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The cabin layout of the carrier’s E175s flying for United Express differs from those of SkyWest Airlines, with four more Economy Plus seats (16 vs 12) and four fewer economy class seats (48 vs 52). Meanwhile, those operating on behalf of American Eagle and Delta Connection feature 12 seats in first class, 20 extra legroom seats (known as Delta Comfort+ on Delta Connection and Main Cabin Extra on American Eagle), and 44 seats in economy class.

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Republic Airways Reduces Embraer E175 Aircraft Order

As Embraer announces an order reduction from Republic Airways, let’s take a closer look at the Indianapolis-based airline.

Envoy Air is the third-largest operator of the E175, with 111 in its fleet. The carrier operates the aircraft on behalf of American Eagle, the regional subsidiary of the world’s largest airline, American Airlines. The cabin layout of Envoy Air’s E175s is the same as Republic Airways’ aircraft flying for American Eagle – 12 seats in first class, 20 in Main Cabin Extra, and 44 in economy class.

Mesa Airlines and Horizon Air – E175s operating for United Express and Alaska Airlines

Mesa Airlines operates the E175 on behalf of United Express, while Horizon Air operates the type for Alaska Airlines. All of Horizon Air’s E175s and around two-thirds of Mesa Airlines’ E175s feature the standard layout of 12 seats in first class, 16 extra legroom seats, and 48 seats in economy class.

The remainder of Mesa Airlines’ E175s (25 aircraft) all feature a different layout of 12 seats in first class, 32 Economy Plus seats, and 26 seats in economy class. This configuration totals 70 passengers, ensuring that the aircraft are compliant with scope clauses that limit the capacity of certain regional services to 70 passengers.

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Inside Alaska Airlines’ Embraer E175s

Endeavor Air – a single E175

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, and today operates a single E175 in its fleet. The aircraft carries a total of 76 passengers – 12 in first class, 20 in Delta Comfort+, and 44 in Main Cabin. The rest of the carrier’s fleet is made up of Bombardier CRJ700s and CRJ900s, which seat a total of 69-76 passengers, depending on the cabin configuration.

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Have you flown on an Embraer E175 in the US? Which airline and route did you travel on? How did you find the cabin layout? Share your experiences in the comment section.


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    Embraer

    Stock Code:
    ERJ

    Date Founded:
    1969-08-19

    CEO:
    Francisco Gomes Neto

    Headquarters Location:
    Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Key Product Lines:
    Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Embraer 190, Embraer 195, Embraer 175-E2, Embraer 190-E2, Embraer 195-E2

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