United's new CRJ-550 plane features only 50 seats and a first-class cabin and ample overhead bin space for roller bags.

Secondly, despite being redesigned, the CRJ900 overhead bins are unlikely to be much larger than the smaller CRJ's, where one needs a shoehorn to fit a cabin legal briefcase into the bin.

United is making sure people boarding the Bombardier CRJ-550 know what they’re getting. Decals have been placed next to the entry way telling fliers about the added space.

United Express unveiled a new jet with more leg room and more amenities at Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

The extra space in overhead bins and additional storage in the front and back of the CRJ-550 has allowed passengers to bring carry-on-sized roller bags on board.

Among the features are larger overhead bins, a larger first-class lavatory and a wider entrance area than previous iterations of the CRJ900. Delta and American will fly them.

All CRJ NextGen aircraft feature new interiors with larger overhead luggage bins, larger windows, improved lighting and redesigned ceiling panels. Including the order from PAS, the CRJ Series family ...