As a soon-to-be-orphaned-by-UA NYC flier, I'm looking for a new airline. I've just read the thread on systemwide upgrades and other upgrade questions, which helped me a lot on those issues. My remaining questions go to those times (sounds like there could be quite a few on CO) when the upgrade DOESN'T clear. Could someone compare Y on CO with Y on AA? If I understand correctly, I would get a meal on a CO flight in Y provided distance and timing requirements were met. What about pitch? Availability of exit row seats with exit row legroom? Service in general? Pillows and blankets on domestic flights?