All US carriers allow you to book extra seats, but I have the most experience with United. Each airline has different rules so be sure to check with your specific airline before booking an extra seat.
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Yes, buying multiple seats for your convenience is something many airlines offer. Each has its own process to insure you get seats that are together and are properly flagged so that they don't appear as no-show seats that can be filled by standby passengers. Pricing also varies by airline.
Boeing's 737-800 model has a list price of $89.1 million, but with bulk order discounts Ryanair will probably pay between $40-$50 million for each plane. The jets seat up to 189 passengers in a single-class configuration, and compete with Airbus' A320 jets, which carry nine fewer passengers.
Just say no. Within 24 hours of your departure, the airline will assign you a seat. Pro tip: If you want to avoid paying for a seat assignment, arrive at the airport early. That way, you'll have the pick of the unassigned seats.
Most likely, it won't be comfortable, but you'll still fit at 300. Try and book next to an empty seat, if you can. I assume you already do that anyway, but I don't know how often you travel, or whether this is your first time.
You can buy the second seat for the same fare as your original seat if both seats are purchased at the same time. If you don't buy an extra seat in advance, you may have to do so on the day of departure for the fare level available on the day of departure.
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