Embraer E175 vs Bombardier CRJ-900
The Embraer E175 and Bombardier CRJ900 are two of the most important large regional jets. Both serve feeder routes for major airlines, but the E175 is widely liked for cabin comfort while the CRJ900 stretches the CRJ family into a higher-seat regional role.
Passenger comfort
The E175 generally has the stronger passenger reputation because its cabin feels wider and avoids the more tube-like CRJ experience. On short routes both work, but frequent regional travelers often prefer the E-Jet cabin.
Regional airline economics
The CRJ900 can be useful where airlines already have CRJ maintenance, crews, and operating experience. The E175 is a clean regional workhorse with broad appeal for US scope-clause flying and premium-heavy regional routes.
Route fit
The E175's range advantage gives it more flexibility, while the CRJ900's longer fuselage and efficient use of the CRJ platform can fit dense regional feeder markets.
The E175 is the better passenger aircraft and the more flexible regional jet. The CRJ900 still works where CRJ commonality and high regional seating density matter.