United's New Fees and 6 Other Aviation Trends This Week


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This week in aviation, we dwelled on middle seats. United plans to charge new fees for avoiding that undesirable spot, and Delta will fly a new jet that actually has fewer middle seats.
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>>This is a tough call. In some ways, what United is doing with preferred seats is unfair. It may make it harder for families to sit together. But at the same time, most of United's competitors have similar fees: United’s Revenue Architect Plans to Add New Fees for Slightly Better Seats >>Who says airlines don't prioritize passenger comfort? As long as carriers calculate passengers are willing to pay for a better experience,