Paying for seats

[ari833]

What do people do when it come to paying for a seat selection when flying. Traveling to Miami with the wife and don’t feel like spending $120 to select a seat. Highway robbery.

Don’t know if this has been discussed before, although I imagine it has and there is already a thread in this but I was unable to find anything. I apologize in advance if there is already a thread and would appreciate if anyone can direct me there.

[davidrotts63]

$120 for a seat? Spirit?

[ari833]

AA. It’s $120 for both seats. That’s like 30% of the ticket. I saw somewhere that if you check in 24jta b4 flight online then 9 out of 10 you will sit together with companion. Problem is I plan on leaving Sunday morning...

[davidrotts63]

They offer seats for free, they may all be taken already. Or you booked BE (not sure if you can even pay then).

[ari833]

Using google flights. It’s free if you upgrade your tickets for $120....

[avromie7]

If you ask at the gate they can try to put you together, but if the flight is fully booked they may not be able to.

[yochai]

Using google flights. It’s free if you upgrade your tickets for $120....

That means you’re looking at basic economy that only allows choosing seats for a 9$ fee 48 hours before the flight, or they give you free seats at check in. They usually put you together if the seats are available.
60$ is to upgrade to a regular economy ticket that allows you to choose free seats.