JetBlue Airline They tell you that seat assignments are not available, but can give them for an extra $40 per person New York New York

 I made flight reservations almost 6 months before travel with Orbitz. I had selected seats when I booked but 3 days before my flight found out I didn't have seat reservations. My 10 year old child has a medical condition so it is important that either myself or spouse sits next to her. I was told that seat reservations were not available, but for $40 per person they could magically do it. I think this is a scam that they let you pick seats, but you aren't actually picking them. And furthermore they gouge you a premium to be able to sit with your family. JetBlue has always been my go to airline, but I will not be using them in the future.