United is launching a New York to DC shuttle with a new plane that only has 50 seats and looks more like a private jet

• United Airlines is taking on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines with a new shuttle route between Newark, New Jersey, and Washington, DC launching March 29.
• The Chicago-based airline plans to compete using its newest premium-oriented aircraft, the Bombardier CRJ-550, a 70-seat designed aircraft that only features 50 seats.
• No other special amenities for the route have been announced yet United faces stiff competition on the route including Amtrak’s new nonstop Acela service.
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