Does American Airlines Seat Families Together?

Yes — under the American Airlines Family Seating Policy, children 13 and under are guaranteed a seat next to an accompanying adult at no extra cost, provided adjacent seats are available when booking. This applies across fare types, including Basic Economy, which normally doesn't include free seat selection. American is one of only five U.S. carriers that voluntarily commits to this guarantee, following pressure from the Department of Transportation on airline "junk fees." If adjacent seats aren't shown as available, checking back closer to departure or contacting American directly can help families secure seats together before boarding.