United Airlines says a new tool will make it easier for families to book seats with their children for free
United says it is opening up more seats on aircraft to families traveling with children younger than 12.The change comes as the Biden administration and some lawmakers are seeking to tamp down airline passenger fees.A United Airlines plane departs the Newark International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, on January 11 2023.
The change applies to travelers with standard and basic economy tickets and will be fully in effect next month, although United has already increased some of the seat availability. The airline also won't charge customers a fare difference if they switch to a flight to the same destination that has adjacent seats.
Airlines in recent years have been charging travelers to book "preferred" location seats on flights. They don't come with extra legroom or other perks but are often in front of the plane, though they can cover a significant number of seats of an aircraft.
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