Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

A TikToker said her partner decided not to pay an additional $11 fee to sit next to her on a flight. Seat assignment fees are a big money-maker for some airlines, but have proven controversial.

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) ...

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 ...

Are travel junk fees about to go away? Junk fees are those annoying "gotchas" like mandatory resort fees. Hotels quietly add them to your bill after an initial price quote to cover items such as pool ...

Airline seat selection fees are one of the most hated surcharges in the travel industry – and they should be illegal. It costs an airline nothing to reserve your seat. Yet passengers shell out ...

Airline seat selection fees are one of the most hated surcharges in the travel industry — and they should be illegal. It costs an airline nothing to reserve your seat. Yet passengers shell out ...

The added surcharge allows travelers the choice of a preferred location and the ability to deplane faster. In an effort to maximize revenue, JetBlue is rolling out a new seat-assignment fee that may ...