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United is revamping one of its most hated regional jets. It’s adding first-class and bins that fit carry-ons: See inside the CRJ450.

United Airlines is betting big on premium — even among its oldest and historically most disliked planes. Loading audio narration… 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 50-seater…

People are splurging on first-class tickets in the hopes of a 3-minute TSA line

Travelers checking in at United Airlines' Premier Access desk at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.JOSHUA LOTT/AFP via Getty ImagesSome passengers have figured out a way to get through TSA fast.Passengers told Business Insider they shelled out for first-class tickets to get past snaking lines.Several airlines do offer first-class passengers expedited priority lines…