REVIEW | American Eagle | Grand Junction (GJT) - Dallas (DFW) | Embraer ERJ-175 | Economy

Is the Embraer The Best Regional Jet?

Join me as I continue my journey from Grand Junction to Rome, with a flight to Dallas on American’s ERJ-175. In this video, I review the comfort and features of the ERJ-175, comparing it to its main competitor, the CRJ series. You'll get a detailed look at the aircraft's seating, inflight service, and overall flying experience. Envoy Air, which operates this flight under the American Eagle brand, has a significant fleet of ERJ-175s, known for their spacious 2-2 seating layout and modern amenities like universal power outlets and USB ports. Discover why I believe the ERJ-175 is the future of regional flying in the United States, and see how it performs on a short domestic flight. Share your thoughts if you’ve flown on the ERJ-175, and don’t forget to subscribe for more aviation reviews and travel adventures!

Flight Information:
Date: December 10th, 2023
Flight Number: AA3454
Route: Grand Junction (GJT) - Dallas (DFW)
Airline: American Eagle (AAL)
Operator: Envoy Air (ENY)
Aircraft: Embraer ERJ-175 (N289MW)
Seat: 19A (Window) Economy Class
Point to Point Distance: 773 Miles
Flight Time: 1 Hours & 37 Minutes
Departing Runway: 11 (10,503ft)
Arriving Runway: 36L (13,400ft)
Departure Time: 13:13 (S13:17) -4
Arrival Time: 16:07 (S16:24) -17

Cost Breakdown:
Booked Through: American Airlines
Dated Booked: October 26th, 2023
Route: Phoenix (PHX) - Grand Junction (GJT) - Dallas (DFW) - Rome (FCO) - Philadelphia (PHL) - Indianapolis (IND)
Class: Basic Economy
Fare: $519.80 USD
Taxes, Fees, Charges: $150.00 USD
Total Ticket Cost: $669.80 USD
Additional Costs: N/A