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HOUSTON — If you're taking a flight on United Airlines soon, you'll want to get to the airport a little earlier than usual after the airline's new check-in policy went into effect on Tuesday.

"Check-in chicken" is a strategy where travelers wait until the last minute to check in, hoping for a better seat assignment. The only guaranteed way to get a preferred seat is to pay for a seat ...

The aviation industry is at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. As passengers increasingly demand seamless, efficient and personalized experiences, airlines face the challenge of harmonizing ...