American Airlines introduced seat selection fees ... be no costs for seat selection in certain cabins: "You can choose your ...

If you don't choose to pay to select a seat, American Airlines will automatically assign you a seat for free at check-in. You may not be seated with other travelers on your same reservation if you ...

American Airlines is adjusting the boarding process ... indicated boarding with group A and being among the first to choose seats—Southwest plans to automatically reserve their boarding ...