I fly on Mesa airplanes often via American Airlines. My wife and I upgraded to seats in the exit row recently on a CRJ aircraft. One would think that an upgrade would offer more comfort. I found just the opposite to be true. The seats have no (or very little padding), the seat bottom is shorter than other seats (it's like sitting on a ledge), and the seat does not recline. The arm rests are an inch wide (it should be called an elbow rest). The only added comfort was more leg room. The added leg room does not offset the other shortcomings of the seat. Thankfully it was a short flight. We both got off the plane with back aches. Gary Dyer American Airlines AAdvantage #2h16hd2