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," said Shelton, a banker ...

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) ...

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 ...

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The short answer, alas, is no. The longer answer: There are steps you can take to increase your chances of sitting where you want. But -- and you probably knew this was coming -- it may cost you.