About the Embraer E170
Embraer developed the E170 for regional airlines that wanted more cabin space. Delta lists its E170 at 98 feet 1 inch (29.9 meters). Different operators can use the cabin for different seat spacing and service classes.
Seating capacity
Embraer’s 2016 annual report lists a 70-to-78-seat range for the E170. Delta publishes a 69-seat configuration for its E170 operated by Republic Airways under Delta Connection. Look up the operating carrier’s seat map to see the capacity of the aircraft scheduled for your flight.
Cabin layout
Delta divides its published layout into 9 Delta First, 20 Delta Comfort and 40 Delta Main seats. The seat map marks exits, galleys and lavatories. Use it to locate your row and see where each cabin section begins.
How to recognize an Embraer E170
Look for a compact fuselage and two engines below the wings. Other E-Jets have similar features, so compare side views at a similar scale when possible. Check the registration to verify the model.
Variants and related aircraft
The FAA lists the ERJ-170-100 under E170. It lists the E175 with shorter wings under E75S and the E175 with longer wings under E75L. The E175’s cabin can look similar in a seat map, so check the full aircraft name.
Embraer 175 (short wing) · Embraer 175 (long wing)
Frequently asked questions
Does every Embraer E170 have 69 seats?
Delta publishes a 69-seat example. Other airlines can use different layouts. Check the seat map for your flight.
Does the E175 use the same radar code as the E170?
The E170 uses E170. For the E175, use E75S for the short-wing version or E75L for the long-wing version.