EMB ERJ 140 ER/LR
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
Inflight I smelled something which reminded me of an electrical burning. I confirmed with the CA that he also smelled the odor. I concurred and called ATC and requested direct to the airport. While I was talking to ATC the CA was confirming with the FA that she also smelled the odor and further advised him on the situation. I continued to communicate with ATC and advised him of souls and fuel on board. After I continued to check for any further action needed and communicated with Dispatch who agreed with the decision to continue to destination; during which the smell dissipated. ATC had given us pilot's discretion from our cruise alt of 15000 to 13000. After being handed off to the next controller we descended to 10000 per ATC instructions when the smell returned. During decent we ran the decent checklists and the CA briefed the approach. We asked for fire trucks to meet us at the runway. After exiting the runway the CA made a PA to the passengers and I communicated with CFR who asked if we needed them to enter the aircraft or just do a heat sweep. I informed home we only needed a heat sweep which he performed and found no abnormalities. We then taxied to the gate. During the deplaning process several passengers informed us that they also smelled a burning smell.
EMB-140 First Officer detected an electrical odor at 15;000 feet approaching their destination. Expedited handling was requested and the flight landed safely at their destination.