Coverage dated February 19, 2023 to February 20, 2023
United Airlines to introduce new family friendly seating policy Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments
United Airlines will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge
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Feb 20, 2023
United Says It Will Make It Easier for Families to Book Seats With Their Children for Free
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Feb 21, 2023 Newest
United Airlines to introduce new family friendly seating policy
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NBC News
United says it will make it easier for families to book seats with their children for free ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Feb 19, 2023
Same headline from 7 more outlets NBC News's feed description The change, which will allow families or other adult travelers accompanying a child younger than 12 to access “preferred” seats, comes as the Biden administration and some lawmakers are seeking to tamp down airline passenger fees.
Fox10 Phoenix
United Airlines changes family seating policy ↗ (opens Fox10 Phoenix) Published Feb 19, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet Fox10 Phoenix's feed description United Airlines is making it easier for families who are looking to sit next to their younger children.
Insider
A new United Airlines policy cuts 'family seating fees.' ↗ (opens Insider) Published Feb 19, 2023
Insider's feed description United is making it "easier than ever" for families to sit together without paying an extra fee, the company said Monday.
Washington Examiner
United Airlines rolls out new family seating policy amid criticism from Biden ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Feb 19, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description United Airlines unveiled its new family seating policy on Monday, eliminating extra charges for families with children under 12 who want to sit together.
CBS News
United Airlines to introduce new family friendly seating policy ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Feb 20, 2023
CBS News's feed description United Airlines will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
United Airlines introduces a new family seating policy. Here's how it works. ↗ (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Published Feb 20, 2023
Same headline from 2 more outlets St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge.
KYMA Yuma
United Airlines to update child seating policy ↗ (opens KYMA Yuma) Published Feb 20, 2023
KYMA Yuma's feed description United Airlines says it is making it easier for parents to book seats next to their young children without paying a fee.
WMUR
United Airlines introduces family seating policy ↗ (opens WMUR) Published Feb 20, 2023
WMUR's feed description A new seat map feature will help families with children under 12 find seats together.
East Idaho News
United Airlines introduces a new family seating policy ↗ (opens East Idaho News) Published Feb 20, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet East Idaho News's feed description (CNN) — United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, the airline announced on Monday. The feature will include Basic Economy tickets.
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