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Are you planning to go on your next trip on a plane? Don’t leave your seat selection to chance!
This Trip.com guide has tips to help you pick the perfect seat and understand why you can’t book sometimes. Learn how to make your flights fun and memorable!

Steps of Selecting Flight Seat on Trip.com

Step 1: Enter the Trip.com Website/App to Purchase the Flight Ticket

Go to your Trip.com flight page and enter your departure and arrival cities. Also, enter your departure date, then click "Search" to view available flights.
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Step 2: Select Your Desired Flight

Choose your desired flight from the search results. Tap 'Select' then 'Book' to start your reservation.
Select and Book

Step 3: Fill in Traveler Information to Choose Your Seat

Enter your name, gender, nationality, and passport number. Tap 'Next' to proceed to seat selection.
Who's travelling

Step 4: Proceed to Trip.com Seat Selection Page

Click “Select” to confirm your preferred seat.

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Select

Step 5: Complete the Trip.com Seat Selection

Select your preferred seat from the available options and tap 'Confirm' to finalize your choice.
Confirm

Why Unable to Select Seats on Trip.com?

Unale to select seats
Several factors can affect your ability to select a flight seat on Trip.com. Here are some possible explanations:

Reasons

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Airline Policy

Some airlines restrict seat selection for bookings made through third-party platforms like Trip.com. You may be able to choose your seat if you book directly on the airline's website

Booking Time

In some cases, seat selection becomes available only after your booking is confirmed and processed by the airline.

Seat Type

Airlines typically don't offer free seat selection with basic economy or comparable restricted fares.

Seat Availability

On full flights, pre-selecting seats may not be possible. Your seat may be assigned at the airport during check-in.

Group Bookings

If you are booking for a group,

please note that some reservation systems require the details of all passengers.

Cancel Flight Seat Selection on Trip.com

Cancel 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 you want to change or cancel.
  • Step 2: Select "Seat Selection" > "Cancel Seat Selection" to enter the detail page.
  • Step 3: On this page, select the seat you wish to cancel, confirm your selection, and submit the request.

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