The Seat Row

Fare buckets and why the same seat has ten prices

Everything filed under fares in our flights & airlines coverage, the 13 reports filed on it so far.

American Airlines has introduced an automatic seat change feature in its mobile app for AAdvantage members traveling solo

American Airlines launches automatic seat

American Airlines has introduced an automatic seat change feature in its mobile app for AAdvantage members traveling solo.

2026-09-28
British Airways charges passengers to select seats in advance across most cabins, including premium economy and business...

British Airways seat selection fees

British Airways charges passengers to select seats in advance across most cabins, including premium economy and business class, with fees varying by...

2026-09-24
Iberia's Chief Customer Officer Beatriz Guillen confirmed a new, proprietary business class seat will debut in 2027 as...

Iberia to retrofit fleet with new business

Iberia's Chief Customer Officer Beatriz Guillen confirmed a new, proprietary business class seat will debut in 2027 as part of a €6 billion investment

2026-09-10
Emirates has launched a next-generation Premium Economy seat described as world-leading, while Qatar Airways continues to...

Qatar Airways still lacks Premium Economy despite Emirates

Emirates has launched a next-generation Premium Economy seat described as world-leading, while Qatar Airways continues to refuse the product despite...

2026-09-04
Delta Air Lines is operating seven Airbus A321neos with an accidental 44-seat first class cabin, selling 80% of those...

Delta's 44-Seat First Class A321neos Fly 80% Full

Delta Air Lines is operating seven Airbus A321neos with an accidental 44-seat first class cabin, selling 80% of those seats on key domestic routes.

2026-09-04
Emirates has revealed a new premium economy seat featuring electric controls and retractable privacy screens, which it...

Emirates unveils new premium economy seat

Emirates has revealed a new premium economy seat featuring electric controls and retractable privacy screens, which it claims is a world-first.

2026-09-03
Emirates is rapidly phasing out its highest-capacity, 615-seat Airbus A380s, with only eight routes scheduled to use the...

Emirates Cuts 615-Seat A380 Routes to Final Eight

Emirates is rapidly phasing out its highest-capacity, 615-seat Airbus A380s, with only eight routes scheduled to use the two-class layout through next

2026-09-03
Ryanair cuts its passenger forecast and keeps winter capacity flat, warning high fuel prices could cause less-protected...

Ryanair cuts growth, warns of airline

Ryanair cuts its passenger forecast and keeps winter capacity flat, warning high fuel prices could cause less-protected European airlines to fail.

2026-09-03
EASA downgraded its airspace risk warning for Jordan on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan's military intercepted eight...

EASA eases Jordan, Lebanon airspace warnings

EASA downgraded its airspace risk warning for Jordan on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan's military intercepted eight missiles.

2026-08-31
A frequent flyer blogger explains he chooses economy class about 20% of the time, mainly due to high prices, short...

Travel Blogger's Economy Flight Strategy

A frequent flyer blogger explains he chooses economy class about 20% of the time, mainly due to high prices, short flights, and when traveling with...

2026-08-31
The article assesses the value of using Avios points to book hotel rooms, comparing Avios prices with cash rates and...

Is it worth using Avios for hotel room bookings?

The article assesses the value of using Avios points to book hotel rooms, comparing Avios prices with cash rates and noting the lack of status...

2026-08-27
Delta Air Lines will launch a refreshed Delta One business-class product, with crew training starting next week and the...

Delta Air Lines launches new Delta One

Delta Air Lines will launch a refreshed Delta One business-class product, with crew training starting next week and the first service rollout from...

2026-08-26
The US Air Force rarely launches the B-1B, B-2, and B-52 bombers together from the same base due to the extraordinary...

Tri-Bomber Operations Remain Rare Due to Logistical Challenges

The US Air Force rarely launches the B-1B, B-2, and B-52 bombers together from the same base due to the extraordinary logistical effort required to...

2026-08-17