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 ...

Southwest Airlines has made some major changes in recent years, including implementing seat assignments and bag fees.

"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 ...

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 ...

Airline boarding passes can be a mystery of acronyms, but one code could mean the difference between getting on a flight or ...

Each airline’s boarding pass has a different design, but the basics are all there. Your seat number, departure time, airline and flight number, frequent flyer number, and class of service are all ...