United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, the airline announced on Monday. The feature will include Basic Economy ...

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

Getting a better seat without spending extra is possible on most airlines when you understand how seat maps change throughout the booking and check-in process. Seats open up due to cancellations, ...