Trip.com Seat Selection: How to Select/Choose Seats on Flights

Learn how to do Trip.com seat selection on flights—choose seats while booking/after booking, know seat selection timing, seat selection cost (free vs paid). Get your preferred Trip.com flight seat easily!

Does Trip.com Allow Seat Selection?

Yes, Trip.com supports seat selection for most flights—you can choose or select seats at multiple stages of your flight journey, from booking to post-booking and online check-in, subject to airline rules.
Whether you want to lock in a window seat early or pick an aisle seat later, seat selection options are available (availability is always determined by the operating airline, fare type, and booking timing).

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 if the option is available.

Step 4: Enter the Trip.com Seat Selection Page

• Click on "Select" to choose the flight seat you preferred.

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.

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 if supported by the airline.

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 set by the airline, 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. Final seat assignment is subject to airline confirmation.

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:

When to Do Trip.com Seat Selection: Timing Guidelines

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Knowing the right time for seat selection helps you get the best seat. Below are general reference timelines aligned with common user queries. Exact timings are always subject to the operating airline's policy.

How Early Can You Do Seat Selection on Trip.com?

For most airlines, seat selection opens as soon as you book your flight (during the booking process).

• Full-service airlines (e.g., Singapore Airlines, Air China) often let you select seats up to 1 year in advance (if booking early).
• Budget airlines (e.g., AirAsia, Scoot) may only open seat selection 1–2 weeks before departure (especially for basic fares).

How Long Before a Flight Can You Choose Your Seat on Trip.com?

The latest you can do Trip.com seat selection is during online check-in, which typically opens 24–48 hours before your flight departs.

• If you don’t select a seat by then, the airline will assign a random seat automatically (see FAQs below).

How Much Does Trip.com Seat Selection Cost?

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Whether your seat is free or paid on Trip.com depends on your flight ticket type and seat class.

Free Trip.com Seat Selection

• Full-service airlines: Standard fares typically include free regular seat options (such as middle, window/aisle seats in economy class, with no extra legroom), as determined by the airline.
• Budget airlines: Many airlines offer free basic seats when checking in online (24-48 hours before departure), but choosing a seat in advance may require payment.

Paid Trip.com Seat Selection

• Premium seats (extended legroom, bulkhead, exit row or preferred window/aisle seats on budget flights) require payment for seat selection on Trip.com.
• As a general reference, seat selection fees range from around $5 to over $100, depending on the airline, flight duration, and seat type. Actual prices are displayed at the time of selection and are subject to change.
• Tip: Trip.com membership level or Trip.com partner credit card may waive Trip.com's seat selection fee - please check your account offers.

How to Cancel Trip.com Flight Seat Selection?

Seat selection cancellation availability and refund eligibility are fully subject to the operating airline's policy. Paid seat selection fees are generally non-refundable in most cases.
If your booking supports cancellation, you may follow the steps below:

• 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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