When I moved here and was trying to decide between F9 and US, someone told me every seat on F9 is 1st Class!!

Not quite but the service generally exceeds coach on UA or US so I tend to think of it more like every seat on F9 is Eurobusiness :)

If you're a regular on F9, the freebies (free drinks, free DirectTV, and free changes) make it almost like F.

Is it like Midwest, from a seat perspective? (Although from the reading I've done on this board, it doesn't seem like I'm going to get handed a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie on my flight...)

The seats aren't like Midwest's 2x2 configuration. In my opinion, they are generally more comfortable and roomier than most other economy seats. Recently they put in leather seats that are slightly thinner, allowing them to add two extra seats without affecting pitch much. If you are interested in info about particular seats, I'd recommend row 1 for a bulkhead, and exit row seats 11a and 11f on a reconfigured 319, anything in row 9 on a 318, or row ten on a non-reconfigured 319 (not sure how many of these are left).

As for the snacks, the food for purchase is very good and reasonably priced. I'd especially recommend the fruit cup, the sweet and salty nut mix, or the trail mix ($3). Haven't tried the sandwiches and salads ($7) yet but they come out of a reputable bakery in Denver (Udi's) and they looked pretty good. All purchases on the plane are credit card only.

Thanks for the excellent info. I'll be booking the flight this week--will come back here to check on my seat assignment!

Be sure to pick your seat when purchasing. There is no way (except calling?) to change your seat till the 24-hour mark.

The travel agent's going to be doing the purchasing, unfortunately (I definitely want him in the transaction in case of any flight cancellation problems--this is more important to me than what row I'm in). He'll get me an aisle, but I don't think I can specify a row without sounding, er, micromanagerial.

You'll probably end up in a row toward the back of the plane. The aisle seats from row 11 forward are reserved for Ascent/Summit members. However, if you check in on-line you may be able to grab one. Also if at all possible check in early at the airport for the best chance of changing you seat.

Have just booked and I am in seat 22D. I'll live. Or I'll do online check-in. Considering that I just did PHL-SCL-ANC-SCL-PHL (four flights of 4+ hours each) in seat 30D on DL, this should be a breeze. I'm doing the outbound on UA in F.

And yes, I did sign up for EarlyRewards, although I don't expect to ever be able use those miles for anything! DEN is not a typical destination for me.

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If you ever travel Airtran, you might be able to earn credit with them instead. Safe travels.