
Planning to travel by planes? This article offers a detailed guide about Trip.com seat selection, including how to select and cancel the flight seat on Trip.com App and website, and reasons for not choosing seats. Select the flight seat you preferred and start an unforgettable journey now!
How to Choose the Flight Seat on Trip.com App?
Step 1: Enter the Trip.com App to Select the Flight Seat
- Log into Trip.com account and tap " Upcoming" to find the flight booking, then click on it to reserve your seat.

Step 2: Find the Flight Booking to Reserve Trip.com Flight Seat
- Tap "Check-in & Seats" to enter the detail page, then click on "Reserve Seats" to choose the seat you preferred.

Step 3: Choose the Flight Seat You Preferred
- Generally, there are several seat types for passengers to choose. Choose the seat you need, read and agree the seat selection policies, and tap "Confirm" to complete the flight seat selection.

Step 4: Complete the Trip.com Seat Selection
- Double check the seat you choose and complete the Trip.com Seat Selection.

How to Select the Flight Seat on Trip.com Website?
Step 1: Enter the Trip.com Website to Buy Flight Ticket
- Log in to your Trip.com flight page and enter the info of deparure city, arrival city, and deparure time, then click on "Search" to enter the detail page.
Step 2: Choose the Flight You Preferred to Buy
- Select the flight you want to buy from the search results, tap "Select" and then click on "Book" to enter the booking page.

Step 3: Enter Personal Info for Trip.com Seat Selection
- Fill in name, gender, nationality, passport number and tap "Next" to choose your flight seat.

Step 4: Enter the Trip.com Seat Selection Page
- Click on "Select" to choose the flight seat you preffered.

Step 5: Complete the Trip.com Seat Selection
- Generally, there are several seat types for passengers to choose. Choose the seat you need and tap "Confirm" to complete the flight seat selection.

Why Can't I Choose Flight Seats on Trip.com?

There could be several reasons why you might not be able to choose a flight seat on Trip.com. Here are some possible explanations:
Reasons | Detail |
Airline Policy | Some airlines do not allow seat selection at the time of booking through third-party websites. They may reserve this option for customers who book directly through their own website. |
Timing of Booking | Seat selection is sometimes only available after the booking has been made and the airline has processed the reservation. |
Seat Type | If you've purchased a basic economy or a similar restricted fare, the airline may not offer free seat selection. |
Seat Availability | If the flight is nearly full, there may be limited or no seats available to pre-select, and seat assignments might be handled at the airport during check-in. |
Group Bookings | If you're booking for a group, some systems may not allow seat selection until individual passenger details are provided. |
How to Cancel Trip.com Flight Seat Selection?

It's quite easy to cancel a flight seat selection on Trip.com with only a few steps:
- Step 1. Log in to your Trip.com account and find the booking for which you want to cancel the seat selection.
- Step 2. Select "Seat Selection" > "Cancel Seat Selection" to enter the detail page.
- Step 3. Select the seat you wish to cancel, confirm your selection and submit the request.
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