I actually flew Anchorage to Spokane recently after finding the lower fare on Delta, and I elected to upgrade to first class.That trip was far and above MUCH better than if I flew on Alaska Air, which I have done to the same destination previously. Delta seats in Economy and First Class are far more comfortable than Alaska. The Delta regional jet from Seattle to Spokane actually had a comfortable first class section, unlike Alaska where your a sardine and you get to know your neighbor more than you want to. My status with Alaska went down from 75K to MVP and so did my mileage plan miles, but I don't care; I'm tired of Alaska's marginal service overall.