Read on to find out how airline seat selection works today and how to decide when it's actually worth paying for.

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A woman has slammed a fellow plane passenger for demanding she give up her seat, as he had a 'petty' response after she ...

(NerdWallet) – What used to be a simple part of purchasing an airline ticket has become a hot mess in recent years. Should you pay for more legroom? Should you pay at all? Do you have to select a seat ...

As more airlines adopt the practice of charging for seat selection, travelers are increasingly faced with a check-in dilemma: Pay extra to secure a good seat, or wait until the last-minute check-in to ...

WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines is officially selling assigned seats on flights. Starting Tuesday, July 29, passengers flying on the airline can select their seats in advance for flights beginning Jan ...

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Southwest Airlines is changing many of its long-standing policies, including free checked bags, open seating, and rules for plus-sized travelers. Southwest Airlines has had a busy year, busting up its ...