American Airlines is charging $30 for what may be the worst seat on the plane: a last-row middle seat by the bathrooms. The only reason to consider paying is not comfort — it is that skipping advance seat assignment can leave basic economy passengers more exposed if an oversold flight turns into a bumping situation.
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