SkyWest Airlines·Operates for Delta, United, American and Alaska
SkyWest Seat Selection & Upgrades
SkyWest Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary
How SkyWest seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Choosing a seat: Selected through the mainline carrier's website or app under their rules..
- Extra legroom: E175 aircraft carry a First Class cabin and an extra-legroom economy section; CRJ200 aircraft are all-economy..
- Upgrades: Mainline elite upgrades apply on E175 aircraft with a First Class cabin..
- Seating children with a parent: Mainline family seating policy applies..
Choosing a seat
Selected through the mainline carrier's website or app under their rules.
Extra legroom
E175 aircraft carry a First Class cabin and an extra-legroom economy section; CRJ200 aircraft are all-economy.
Upgrades
Mainline elite upgrades apply on E175 aircraft with a First Class cabin.
Seating children with a parent
Mainline family seating policy applies.
Cabins available
SkyWest operates: Main Cabin, Extra legroom, First Class (on E175 aircraft).
SkyWest seats & upgrades — common questions
Do I have to pay to choose a seat on SkyWest?
Selected through the mainline carrier's website or app under their rules.
Can my child sit with me on SkyWest?
Mainline family seating policy applies.
How do I upgrade on SkyWest?
Mainline elite upgrades apply on E175 aircraft with a First Class cabin.
More SkyWest help
Booking SkyWest? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.