Airlines are collecting billions of dollars annually from seat assignment fees. Passengers should consider paying extra for seat assignments on long flights, when traveling with companions, or if a ...

The best solution would be for airlines to voluntarily commit to notifying their customers of any seat changes. They could do so on the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Customer Service Dashboard.

"Check-in chicken" is a strategy where travelers wait until the last minute to check in, hoping for a better seat assignment. The only guaranteed way to get a preferred seat is to pay for a seat ...

Airlines are changing planes more often, which leaves passengers without their chosen seats and with little recourse. Learn about your limited rights when an airline swaps your aircraft, from seat fee ...