How to Select Seat in Flight on Trip.com

Choosing the right seat can make your flight more comfortable, whether you prefer extra legroom, a window view, or easy access to the aisle.

Trip.com allows travellers to select seats on eligible flights during booking or after their reservation has been confirmed.

This guide explains how to select a seat on Trip.com, when seat selection is available, and what to do if your airline has specific seat assignment rules.

📒 How Seat Selection Works

💺 Free vs. Paid Seats: Basic economy fares often restrict free seat selection options to limited areas of the plane. Extra legroom, front-row, or exit-row seats may require an additional fee.

🛫 When to Select Seat: Seats can be chosen during your flight booking, after payment, or during online check-in (24–48 hours before departure).

🚫 Exceptions Apply: Some airlines (eg. low-cost carriers) only allow seat selection directly with the airline, so you will not see the seat selection option on Trip.com for some flights.

✈️ How to Select Seat in Flight During Flight Booking?

Step 1: Visit Flight Search Page

Visit flight search page on APP or desktop website. Enter the departure city, arrival city, travel dates, preferred class, and number of travellers. Then, click "Search" button.

Step 2: Choose Your Preferred Flight

Click "Select" for your preferred departure flight, then proceed to do the same for your return flight(if you are flying roundtrip) on the next page.

After you have selected your preferred flight(s), review the flight(s). Choose your preferred fare type and click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Enter Passenger Info

Fill in personal details such as name, gender, nationality, date of birth, and frequent flyer number. Tap "Next" to choose your Trip.com seat selection process.

Step 4: Select Your Seat

At the last page of the flight booking process, you will find the Seat Selection page. Click on "Select" and choose the seat you prefer for your flight(s).

Step 5: Add Travel Insurance for Protection (Optional)

On the same page, there is an option to add travel insurance for a worry free journey.

Step 6: Pay and Secure Your Booking

Select your preferred payment method and click on "Pay" button to complete your booking. You will receive your booking information via email.

🛠️ Seat Selection: Errors and Possible Solutions

There could be several reasons why sometimes seat selection fails. Here are some possible solutions:

💺 3 Steps to Cancel Your Selected Seat

It's easy to cancel your flight seat selection with 3 steps:

🌟 Tips for Smoother Seat Selection

• 🪑 Book early for the best seat options and availability.
• 💳 Be prepared to pay extra for exit rows or bulkhead seats.
• 👥 Want to sit together? Select seats at the same time to avoid separation.
• 📱 Use the airline’s app for last-minute changes or upgrades.

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