Greensboro Among First to Fly on World’s Only Two-Cabin, 50-Seat Aircraft

Oct. 14, 2019
United will fly revolutionary CRJ 550 from Piedmont Triad International Airport starting on Oct. 27.

United will fly revolutionary CRJ 550 from Piedmont Triad International Airport starting on Oct. 27; New aircraft offers more legroom, storage and amenities than any other regional aircraft.

United customers in Greensboro will soon enjoy a revolutionary regional flying experience with the introduction of the airline’s Bombardier CRJ 550 – an innovative 50-seat aircraft featuring more legroom, storage and amenities than other regional aircraft flying today. United will begin offering local customers flights on the CRJ-550 to Chicago O’Hare beginning Sunday, Oct. 27, making Piedmont Triad International Airport one of the very first airports to boast service on this first-of-its-kind aircraft.

 The CRJ-550 is the world’s only 50-seat regional aircraft to offer true first-class seating and other premium amenities, including:

•     Space for every customer to bring a roller bag on board.

•      A self-serve refreshment center for United First customers featuring a wide assortment of snacks and beverages.

•      More overall legroom per seat than any other 50-seat aircraft flown by a U.S. airline.

•      The ability to stay connected while in flight with United Wi-Fi.