I am a million miler with Alaska but a recent flight from SF to SD on Virgin blew my mind! The seating in first class was extraordinary. I could extend my leg straight out and still not touch the seat in front of me! Alaska's first class is so tight that if the person in front of you has the seat reclined, you can't get out of your seat! If only Alaska would learn from Virgin what First Class is supposed to be then maybe this merger will be worth it. Frankly, I'm sure Alaska is just thinking "wedge another three rows into the plane! What were those dolts at Virgin thinking?"