The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all airlines to offer at least one seat per plane to those 18 years old and older. This is in line with the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) policy that all seats must be available for everyone, regardless of their age, size, or mobility.
American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, and they have policies in place that require them to offer at least one seat per plane to those 18 years old and older. American Airlines does not allow passengers to reserve middle seats, and they do not allow passengers to purchase tickets with the intent of occupying a middle seat.
This policy has caused some passengers to feel frustrated. Some passengers feel that American Airlines is preventing them from traveling in a comfortable manner.
Others feel that American Airlines is preventing them from traveling with family or friends.
The conclusion to this article is that American Airlines is following the FAA’s policy in regards to seating availability, and they are not allowing passengers to purchase tickets with the intent of occupying a middle seat.