United Airlines CRJ-550 Seat Map

United Airlines CRJ-550 cabin layout and seating plan

10J · 40Y50 seats
United Airlines CRJ-550 seat map
Business, Rows 1-4
Economy, Rows 7-17
United AirlinesUA20 Economy Plus seats

CRJ-550

Bombardier CRJ-550

United Express Bombardier CRJ-550 configured 10F 40M including 20 Economy Plus seats (indicated with maroon accents).

Last verified 2026-08-17

Manufacturer
Bombardier
Body
Narrow body
Haul
Short Haul

Configuration

10J · 40Y
50seats
Business 10
Economy 40
Wi-Fi
Best
Starlink · Starlink low latency, high bandwidth satellite wifi
Entertainment
Audio visual content streamed to your personal device

Top seat picks

02A02D07B11A11B11C11D
  • No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
  • Extra legroom.
  • Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
  • Partial bulkhead (55%). Extra legroom on the right.

Seat classes

Domestic First
10 seats
Rows1 to 4
Pitch36"
Width20"
Recline5"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-A and USB-CWi-FiWi-FiStarlink low latency, high bandwidth satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Ten Safran Close Comfort II seats in a 1-2 configuration

Main Cabin
40 seats
Rows7 to 17
Pitch30"
Width17"
Recline2.5"
In-seat amenities
USBUSBUSB-A and USB-CWi-FiWi-FiStarlink low latency, high bandwidth satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Twenty Safran Slim Plus seats configured 2-2

Seat ratings

Recommended
7
Caution
8
Avoid
8
Standard
27
Seat insights

The best seats on this aircraft

Ranked from the per-seat ratings, window alignment, and cabin data for this exact configuration.

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Cabin
Position
  • 02A

    Window·Recommended

  • 02D

    Window·Recommended

  • 11A

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 11D

    Window·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 07B

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 11B

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 11C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Extra legroom.

  • 01A

    Window·Standard

  • 01D

    Window·Standard

  • 03A

    Window·Standard

  • 03D

    Window·Standard

  • 04A

    Window·Standard

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

SpecDomestic FirstMain Cabin
Seats1040
Pitch36"Economy Plus: 35"
Width20"17"
Recline5"Economy Plus: 3"
Power110V universal ACUSB-A and USB-C
ScreenAudio visual content streamed to your personal deviceAudio visual content streamed to your personal device
Wi-FiStarlink low latency, high bandwidth satellite wifiStarlink low latency, high bandwidth satellite wifi

CRJ-550 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

Other CRJ-550 seat maps

The same CRJ-550 is fitted differently across 1 other airline. Line the cabins up and compare before you pick a seat.

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United Airlines

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FAQ

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