Is it worth paying extra for a seat assignment on a flight? For Donna Shelton, the answer is: almost never. "OK, I just made an exception on a flight from Houston to Chicago," said Shelton, a banker ...

It can be frustrating, but just because a seat is open on a plane doesn't mean it's necessarily available to you specifically ...

A Southwest Airlines B737 landing at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Dallas-based air carrier is set to debut ...

Do you have any rights when an airline changes your seat assignment? That's what Jay Libove wanted to know after he lost his assigned seat on a recent flight from Philadelphia to Barcelona. His ...

Southwest Airlines passengers will fly in assigned seats for the first time on Jan. 27, the carrier told CNBC. Customers can start buying tickets with assigned seats on July 29. Stream Connecticut ...

The new Southwest seat assignment policy will also impact more than just boarding practices. For years, Southwest Airlines was praised for their size-inclusive seating policies, which allowed ...

If you feel a little claustrophobic, maybe you should pay a little extra — or a lot extra — to stay out of one of the cramped seats, advises Christopher Elliott. Getty Images / Getty Images Is it ...

Airlines can change your seat assignment without notification, often due to equipment changes. If you are downgraded to a lower class, you are entitled to a refund for the price difference. Passengers ...