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Feb 21, 2023 8:30 AM CST

This Airline Has Good News for Families

United says its new seating policy will help adults, kids sit next to each other at no extra charge

(Newser) - If you've ever flown with young children and had to pass juice boxes and crayons over seat tops or across the aisle because you weren't able to sit with them, United Airlines has some news you'll be happy to hear. With the help of a new seat...

Mind Taking the Middle Seat? Will a Big Prize Convince You?

Airline Gets Creative in Getting
Travelers to Take Middle Seat

Airline Gets Creative in Getting Travelers to Take Middle Seat

Virgin Australia launches $147K lottery, with prizes each week for those who sit in least desirable spots

(Newser) - Is there ever anyone who actually wants the middle seat during a flight? If there is, we haven't met them, but that may soon change thanks to some coaxing on the matter by Virgin Australia. Per a recent social media poll offered by the airline, a paltry 0.6%...

Airline to Seat Passengers Based on Their Mood

Jun 9, 2012 9:19 AM CDT

Airline to Seat Passengers Based on Their Mood

AirBaltic flyers can choose whether to socialize or shut down

(Newser) - Sick of being stuck next to someone who pounds away on their laptop all flight long? Or do you get lonely flying and want to sit next to someone who shares your favorite hobby? Either way, at least one airline has your back, even if it is airBaltic. The Latvian...

Southwest
Adds $10 Fee
to Board Early

Sep 2, 2009 4:40 PM CDT

Southwest Adds $10 Fee to Board Early

Airline with no assigned seats starts charging for first dibs

(Newser) - Southwest Airlines doesn’t assign seats, but now it will start charging for the privilege of finding the best one, the Dallas Morning News reports. For an extra $10, the new “EarlyBird Check-in” allows passengers to board first, or at least right after the Business Select and Rapid Rewards...