Hate the middle seat? American Airlines' new app feature lets solo travelers choose preferred seating

American Airlines has introduced a new app feature allowing solo travelers to switch to preferred window or aisle seats if they become available.
For middle-seat haters, this could mean you could secure a window or aisle seat if it becomes available on the flight.
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