2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-02 01:55Core Viewpoint - The issue of "seat locking" and paid seat selection services by airlines has sparked widespread discussion among consumers, with many reporting that desirable seats in economy class are often locked and require additional fees to select [1] Group 1: Investigation Results - The Jiangsu Provincial Consumer Rights Protection Committee conducted a survey of 10 domestic airlines, including China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines [1] - The survey revealed that all 10 airlines engage in seat locking practices, with Xiamen Airlines having a seat locking rate as high as 42.5%, while most airlines reported seat locking rates exceeding 30%, and some even surpassing 50% [1] - The Jiangsu Provincial Consumer Rights Protection Committee has issued clear rectification requirements to the 10 airlines regarding the seat locking issue, demanding written reports on corrective actions within 15 working days [1]