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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Airline tells mom to pay extra to sit next to infant. Would you?

American Airlines touted its family seating policy earlier this year, but it has shown some hiccups for families.

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Tue Aug 29 2023

 
"It doesn't seem right," says Kathleen Crowley, a frequent flyer and fashion designer who lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She recently booked a "basic" economy class seat on American Airlines, and it came without the ability to reserve a seat.  "When I buy a plane ticket, am I not buying a seat on that plane?" she asks.

American Airlines touted its family seating policy earlier this year, but it has shown some hiccups for families.

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