17 Jul, 05:05··
Airlines Offer Extra Seats for Payment

Several airlines, including United Airlines and KLM, are offering passengers the option to pay extra for a seat without a companion, particularly on middle seats. This practice, where passengers pay to occupy seats normally shared with others, is a new development. TUI and Transavia are not planning to implement this option.
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