All Content from Business Insider | United is revamping one of its most hated regional jets. It's adding first-class and bins that fit carry-ons: Meet the CRJ450. by Taylor Rains

United Airlines is revamping old regional planes with a refreshed premium-focused cabin with first class and closets.United Airlines

United Airlines is upgrading its old CRJ200 regional jets with first-class seating and closets.It's also rebranding the plane as the "CRJ450," which will complement its bigger sister, the CRJ550.The revamp is part of United's broader push to capture premium revenue across its fleet.United Airlines is betting big on premium — even among its oldest and historically most disliked planes.

The carrier announced in March that it was rebranding its 20-year-old Bombardier CRJ-200 planes, which are flown by its regional partner SkyWest Airlines as United Express, as the "CRJ450."

The barebones plane now has first class and plenty of storageThe 2x2 section won't have seatback screens. Instead, United is leaning on high-speed WiFi at the inflight entertainment strategy.The author flew on one of United's CRJ550s and saw the snack bar.Read the original article on Business Insider

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