Just did MKE-LAS and paid the [B]$65[B] to upgrade...it was definitely worth it given the situation. There were 2 of us traveling together, and even over a month out, the best we could do for seats together was row 25 on the 3 side with the middle open. Not wanting to take the chance on the exit row or getting stuck with someone to sit with, I paid the upgrade. For a flight of that length it is nice...quieter, less crowded feeling, no line for the bathroom...really nice. That said, saver service is great (and I would have done it if I was flying alone), and the new leather seats look a lot more comfortable than the old ones. However, the narrow seats behind row 25 look a lot narrower than they used to. If those were my only seat options, I'd definitely pay the 65, and I'm not a wide guy at all! The extra leg room up front is also nice.

I was a little disappointed, however...the signature seats are more like the old ones (they are new cushions and leather at least) than the ones on the 717s. They have a covered area where the airphone used to be...there are NO footrests or headrests, and the recline is not as nice as far as I could tell I(plus mine did not stay back, I had to push it back again every so often). Not a big deal, they just aren't quite as comfortable as the real thing. Maybe things will change once they get them off the 717s, or if they introduce an md80 replacement. I was more a little annoyed since they don't tell you that...

Just an FYI!