But not every airline follows these practices. US-based Southwest Airlines, for example, designates seat priority by check-in time - all the more reason not to buy into airport theory.

An average of just 16.2 % of seats on flights in and out of Bradley International Airport are empty, less than the national average of 18.9%, according to a study by Luxury Link, a luxury-travel ...

The Gary Airport Authority awarded a $70,430 contract Wednesday to B & B Thomas Upholstery, of Hammond, to refurbish 76 passenger seats in the airport’s terminal. While there’s still no news ...