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 ...

Airlines want you to think you need to pay for a seat assignment to get on the plane. Here’s why that’s not true. This is a clear guide to when you should pay for a seat (long flights, specific needs) ...

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 ...

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, a banker ...

Southwest Airlines tickets with seat assignments will go on sale on July 29, the airline told CNBC. The carrier plans to end its hallmark open-seating policy on Jan. 27. There will be eight boarding ...