The main catch with the first come seating is that you have to remember to check in 23.99 hours in advance to be at the start of the boarding order (or pay extra for early boarding). Being late to board and getting a middle seat is not so bad as you can pick your row mates. I look for skinny people. :thumbup:
Soft drinks are free as are the snacks. I think they still give me four drink coupons per year for my birthday. I often don't use them since I drive when I land, but that means my skinny row mates get surprise free drinks.
Bob,
Think the free drinks are courtesy of either your credit card company or Rapid Rewards.
Lyn