Seat Selection fees by airline
Updated: 2026-02-15Verdict: Seat selection fees are airlines selling anxiety. “Preferred” is often just a normal seat in a better spot — not extra legroom — priced like an upgrade.
Pro-Tip: If you’re going to pay for a seat, re-check at T-24 (online check-in). Unsold inventory sometimes softens, and booking-time seat pricing is frequently the worst moment.
Loophole: Status or card perks can convert repeat seat fees into ‘free at check-in’ benefits (e.g., extra-legroom access windows). That’s the long-run win.
What to watch: Watch for big price gaps between Basic vs non-Basic, and whether the airline bundles seat choice into fare families to push upsells.
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Published fee rows (source-linked)
| Airline | Amount | Applies to | Region / route | Timing | Conditions | Source | Last verified | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | From 0 to 20 EUR | Saver fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | From 10 to 45 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Aeroméxico (AM) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare family, seat type, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Astana (KC) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare family, seat type, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Canada (AC) | 0 CAD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on Standard and higher fares; timing and availability depend on fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Canada (AC) | From 10 to 70 CAD | Basic fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Advance seat selection fee on Basic fares; price varies by route and seat type | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air Canada (AC) | From 25 to 199 CAD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air China (CA) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air France (AF) | Varies EUR | All fares (Economy Light has restrictions) | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection pricing varies by destination, travel dates, and fare; Economy Light fares can select only paid seats until check-in closes; otherwise seats are auto-assigned at check-in (30 hours before departure) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air France (AF) | 0 EUR | Eligible passengers / fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection is free for: Flying Blue Silver/Gold/Platinum (and companions on same booking), passengers with reduced mobility, children traveling alone, and passengers traveling on a Flex fare | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air India (AI) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air New Zealand (NZ) | 0 NZD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection included on higher fare families; seat selection opens at check-in for other fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Air New Zealand (NZ) | Varies NZD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra legroom seats available for a fee; pricing varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| AirAsia (AK) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type, route, and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| AIX Connect (I5) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| All Nippon Airways (NH) | 0 JPY | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Advance seat selection included for most fares; availability and timing depend on fare type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| All Nippon Airways (NH) | Varies JPY | Economy (some fares) | International | at booking / manage booking | Preferred seat selection fees may apply on some international Economy fares depending on fare brand and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Asiana Airlines (OZ) | Varies KRW | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Avianca (AV) | 0 USD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection included on higher fare families; seat assignment at check-in for other fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Avianca (AV) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred and extra legroom seats available for a fee; pricing varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Batik Air (ID) | Varies IDR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| British Airways (BA) | 0 GBP | Premium cabins | All routes | at booking | Seat selection included from time of booking for First, Club World, Club Europe, and Club Europe Plus fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| British Airways (BA) | Varies GBP | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Advance seat selection fee applies on some Economy fares; pricing varies by route, seat type, and time of selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| British Airways (BA) | 0 GBP | Eligible fares | All routes | check-in | Free seat selection available at check-in (24 hours before departure) on eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | 0 HKD | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included for most fares; timing and availability depend on fare family and cabin | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Cathay Pacific (CX) | Varies HKD | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra-legroom seats may incur a fee on some Economy fares depending on route and fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Cebu Pacific (5J) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type, route, and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| China Airlines (CI) | Varies TWD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| China Southern Airlines (CZ) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Copa Airlines (CM) | 0 USD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection included on higher fare families; seat assignment at check-in for other fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Copa Airlines (CM) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred seats available for a fee; pricing varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| easyJet (U2) | From 0 to 24.99 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| easyJet (U2) | From 7.99 to 49.99 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Up Front or Extra Legroom seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| EgyptAir (MS) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare type, cabin class, seat location, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Emirates (EK) | 0 AED | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included for First, Business, Premium Economy, and Flex/Flex Plus Economy fares; timing and availability depend on fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Emirates (EK) | Varies AED | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees may apply on some Economy fares (e.g., Special/Saver) depending on route, seat type, and time of selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 0 USD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection included on higher fare families; free seat selection also available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | Varies USD | Lowest fare families / preferred seats | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply on lowest fare families and for preferred seats; pricing varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Etihad Airways (EY) | 0 USD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection included on Comfort and Deluxe fares; free seat selection also available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Etihad Airways (EY) | Varies USD | Value fares / preferred seats | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply on Value fares and for preferred or extra legroom seats; pricing varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| EVA Air (BR) | Varies TWD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| flydubai (FZ) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is chargeable on Economy fares; included with Business Class; fees vary by seat type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Garuda Indonesia (GA) | Varies IDR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Gulf Air (GF) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply depending on fare family, seat type, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Hainan Airlines (HU) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Hong Kong Airlines (HX) | Varies HKD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia (IB) | 0 EUR | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on Standard, Flex, and premium fares; timing and availability depend on fare brand | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia (IB) | From 6 to 45 EUR | Basic fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fee on Basic fares; amount varies by route, seat type (standard, preferred, extra legroom), and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia Express (I2) | 0 EUR | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on Comfort and Business fares; timing and availability depend on fare | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Iberia Express (I2) | From 6 to 35 EUR | Basic fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fee on Basic fares; amount varies by route, seat type (standard, preferred, extra legroom), and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| IndiGo (6E) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by seat type and route; free seat assignment available at check-in | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | 0 JPY | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Advance seat selection included for most fares; availability and timing depend on fare type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Japan Airlines (JL) | Varies JPY | Economy (some fares) | International | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra-legroom seat fees may apply on some international Economy fares depending on fare brand and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jet2.com (LS) | From 0 to 12 GBP | All fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jet2.com (LS) | From 10 to 25 GBP | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar (JQ) | From 5 to 25 AUD | Starter fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar (JQ) | From 15 to 65 AUD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or upfront seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Asia (3K) | From 5 to 28 SGD | Starter fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Asia (3K) | From 18 to 70 SGD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or upfront seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | From 500 to 1,500 JPY | Starter fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Jetstar Japan (GK) | From 1,200 to 3,500 JPY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or upfront seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare family, cabin class, seat type, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | Varies EUR | All fares (restrictions apply on Light) | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Seat selection fees vary by seat type, route, fare, and timing; Economy Light fares require paid seat selection until check-in opens (30 hours before departure) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 0 EUR | Eligible passengers / fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection is free for Flex fares, Flying Blue Elite members (Silver+), passengers with reduced mobility, and children traveling alone | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Korean Air (KE) | 0 KRW | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included for most fares; timing and availability depend on fare family and cabin | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Korean Air (KE) | Varies KRW | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra-legroom seats may incur a fee on some Economy fares depending on route and fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| LATAM Airlines (LA) | 0 USD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on Plus, Top, and Premium fares; timing and availability depend on fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| LATAM Airlines (LA) | Varies USD | Light fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply on Light fares; amount varies by route, seat type, and time of selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Lufthansa (LH) | Varies EUR | Most fares | All routes (varies) | at booking / manage booking | Advance seat reservation fees may apply depending on fare, route, and status; published rules include restrictions for Economy Light and free reservations for certain status members on eligible flights | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Malaysia Airlines (MH) | Varies MYR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Norwegian (DY) | From 0 to 20 EUR | LowFare | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Norwegian (DY) | From 10 to 45 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Oman Air (WY) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare family and seat type; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Philippine Airlines (PR) | Varies PHP | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 0 QAR | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included for most fares; timing and availability depend on fare family and cabin | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | Varies QAR | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra-legroom seats may incur a fee on some Economy fares depending on route and fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare family, seat type, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ryanair (FR) | From 0 to 35 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Ryanair (FR) | From 8 to 45 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV) | 0 USD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection included on higher fare families; free seat selection also available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV) | Varies USD | Lowest fare families / preferred seats | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply on lowest fare families and for preferred or extra legroom seats; pricing varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Scoot (TR) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type, fare bundle, and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 0 SGD | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included for most fares; timing and availability depend on fare family and cabin | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | Varies SGD | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra-legroom seats may incur a fee on some Economy fares depending on route and fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| South African Airways (SA) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees depend on fare family, cabin class, seat type, and timing; some fares include standard seat selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 0 USD | Basic Fare | All routes | check-in / boarding | No seat selection with Basic fares; a Standard seat will be assigned at check-in (flights departing on or after January 27, 2026). Until then, Southwest uses open seating | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | per segment | Paid seat upgrades (for flights departing on or after January 27, 2026) | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| SpiceJet (SG) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Spring Airlines (9C) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| SriLankan Airlines (UL) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| TAP Air Portugal (TP) | 0 EUR | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on Classic/Plus and premium fares; timing and availability depend on fare family | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| TAP Air Portugal (TP) | From 6 to 45 EUR | Discount fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply on Discount fares; amount varies by route, seat type, and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Thai Airways (TG) | Varies THB | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | 0 USD | Most fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included for most fares; timing and availability depend on fare family and cabin | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Turkish Airlines (TK) | Varies USD | Economy (some fares) | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees may apply on some Economy fares depending on route, seat type, and time of selection | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| VietJet Air (VJ) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; prices vary by seat type, route, and selection timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vietnam Airlines (VN) | Varies VND | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Virgin Australia (VA) | 0 AUD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on Choice, Flex, and Business fares; availability may vary | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Virgin Australia (VA) | Varies AUD | Lite fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection fees apply on Lite fares; amount varies by seat type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vistara (UK) | 0 INR | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on most fares; premium or preferred seats may incur additional charges | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vistara (UK) | Varies INR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra legroom seats are chargeable; fees vary by seat type and route | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Viva Aerobus (VB) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type, route, and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Volaris (Y4) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type, fare bundle, route, and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vueling (VY) | From 0 to 24 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Vueling (VY) | From 8 to 45 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Front row or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| WestJet (WS) | 0 CAD | Eligible fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Standard seat selection included on EconoFlex, Premium, and Business fares; timing and availability depend on fare | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| WestJet (WS) | From 10 to 60 CAD | Econo fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Advance seat selection fee on Econo fares; price varies by route and seat type | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| WestJet (WS) | From 30 to 199 CAD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Preferred or extra legroom seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Wizz Air (W6) | From 0 to 30 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / check-in | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| Wizz Air (W6) | From 10 to 50 EUR | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| XiamenAir (MF) | Varies CNY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking / check-in | Advance seat selection fees vary by route, fare family, and seat type; free seat assignment available at check-in for eligible fares | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG) | Varies JPY | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage booking | Seat selection is optional and chargeable; fees vary by seat type and timing | Source | 2025-12-24 | Beat fees |
| American Airlines (AA) | Varies USD | Main Cabin | All routes | per segment | Preferred seat pricing varies by flight; published range approximately $4–$139 | Source | 2025-12-22 | Beat fees |
| American Airlines (AA) | Varies USD | Main Cabin | All routes | per segment | Main Cabin Extra pricing varies by flight; published range approximately $20–$280 | Source | 2025-12-22 | Beat fees |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | Varies USD | Main Cabin | All routes | per segment | Preferred seat pricing varies by flight | Source | 2025-12-22 | Beat fees |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 0 USD | Main Cabin | All routes | at booking / manage trip | Standard seat selection included; preferred seating may cost extra | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | Varies USD | Main Cabin | All routes | at booking / manage trip | Preferred seats; fee varies by flight | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| JetBlue (B6) | 0 USD | Blue / Blue Plus / Blue Extra | All routes | at booking | Standard seat selection included | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| JetBlue (B6) | Varies USD | All fares | All routes | at booking / manage trip | Even More Space seats; fee varies by flight | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| United Airlines (UA) | 15 USD | Basic Economy | Varies | at booking / manage trip | Advance seat assignment (starting price) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| United Airlines (UA) | Varies USD | Economy | Varies | at booking / manage trip | Economy Plus seating (per flight, per person); published range $29–$299 | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| United Airlines (UA) | 24 USD | Economy (non-Basic) | Varies | at booking / manage trip | Preferred seating (starting price) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
| United Airlines (UA) | 136 USD | Basic Economy | Varies | at booking / manage trip | Preferred seating (starting price) | Source | 2025-12-19 | Beat fees |
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