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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Flying would be less stressful if airlines told passengers the full truth about airplane seats. The industry operates on half ...

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 ...

There’s an art to scoring the perfect airplane seat—and frequent flyers know it’s not just about luck. Whether you’re after ...

— -- Afraid your children won't get to sit next to you on a flight? Starting today, leisure carrier Allegiant Air says that's unlikely to happen on its planes. Allegiant has changed has its check ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. Ever heard of check-in chicken? It ...