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 ...

The seat-swapping phenomenon has sparked many social media discussions with flyers sharing stories about fellow travelers asking to switch seats. One user appeared to take a stand by sharing an ...

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," says Shelton ...

Here’s how to handle it. Donna Casey stepped aboard her Hawaiian Airlines flight to Honolulu and looked for her seat. She splurged for a $4,300 seat in business class and was prepared for 13 ...