LATAM Airlines Seat Selection: Fees, LATAM+ Seats and Upgrade Options

Last Updated: September, 2026

Quick Answer: Can I Choose My Seat on LATAM Airlines?

Yes. LATAM Airlines lets passengers choose seats during booking or later through My Trips → Improve your trip → Choose seats. Whether you pay for the seat depends on your fare, route, market and the type of seat you want. Standard seats, LATAM+ seats and emergency-exit seats can have different conditions and prices.

LATAM Pass members may also have additional benefits, while a cabin upgrade to Premium Economy or Premium Business is separate from simply choosing a preferred seat.

Seat availability, fees and fare conditions can change by country, route, aircraft and booking. Check your specific reservation at LATAM before paying for a seat.

LATAM Seat Selection at a Glance

Option	What it means	Seat selection
Standard seat	Regular Economy window or aisle seat	May be paid or included, depending on fare
LATAM+ / More Space	More legroom than a standard seat	Usually an additional purchase in Economy
Emergency exit	Extra space around the exit row	Paid option when available; eligibility rules apply
Premium Economy	Separate premium cabin	Seat selection included according to fare
Premium Business	Higher cabin with premium seating	Seat selection included according to fare

LATAM’s fare rules differ between markets, so there is no single seat-selection rule that applies to every itinerary. In applicable LATAM markets, Plus and Top fares include seat choice, while the conditions for Basic and Light should be checked in the fare details for the specific booking.

What Seat Options Does LATAM Airlines Offer?

LATAM Airlines offers several seating choices, with availability depending on the aircraft and itinerary. Its published seat-selection options include Standard, More Space and Emergency Exit seats.

Standard seats

Standard seats are the regular Economy seats. They can include window or aisle positions, depending on what remains available on your flight.

Whether a Standard seat is included or requires payment depends on your fare and market. Check the fare details shown during booking or in My Trips, because LATAM’s available fares and included benefits can vary by route.

LATAM+ and extra-legroom seats

LATAM+ is designed for passengers who want more space than a standard Economy seat. LATAM describes its More Space seats as providing substantially more legroom, along with priority boarding and disembarkation.

The exact seat availability and price appear on the seat map for your booking. If you are comparing comfort options, check the LATAM+ price against the cost of your existing fare before purchasing.

Emergency exit seats

Emergency-exit seats provide additional legroom because of their location. They have specific safety requirements, so not every passenger can select one.

LATAM states that passengers choosing these seats must be older than 15 and younger than 60, be physically capable of operating the exit, understand the crew’s instructions and be able to assist during an emergency. Passengers responsible for small children or someone requiring care cannot occupy these seats.

If you are unsure whether you qualify, LATAM staff can check your eligibility and may assign you a regular seat instead.

How Much Does LATAM Seat Selection Cost?

There is no single LATAM seat selection cost for every flight. The amount depends on the fare, seat category, route, market, aircraft and availability.

LATAM displays the applicable price when you select a seat during booking or through My Trips. Avoid relying on a fixed price from an older travel guide because the amount can differ between itineraries.

A useful way to think about the options is:

• Standard seats: may be included with certain fares or require payment.
• LATAM+ seats: generally carry an additional charge when purchased in Economy.
• Emergency-exit seats: may have a separate fee and eligibility requirements.
• Premium cabins: seat selection is governed by the fare and cabin conditions.

For a broader look at what your fare includes, you can also compare the baggage benefits on our LATAM Airlines baggage fees and allowance guide.

Which LATAM Fares Include Seat Selection?

LATAM fare benefits vary by country, route and itinerary, so do not assume that a fare name has identical benefits everywhere. 

On LATAM’s published fare information for applicable markets: 

Fare	Standard Seat Selection	Cabin-Bag Allowance
Basic	Check the fare conditions for your booking	One handbag; no 10 kg cabin suitcase
Light	Check the fare conditions for your booking	Carry-on baggage included
Plus	Included	Carry-on baggage included
Top	Included	Carry-on baggage included

LATAM describes Plus and Top as fares that allow passengers to choose a seat. The exact seat options, including More Space and Emergency Exit seats, and any extra charge are shown during booking or in My Trips.

Check the fare conditions attached to your own reservation before purchasing a seat, especially for international or partner-operated trips.

How Do I Choose a Seat on LATAM Airlines?

You can select a seat while booking or after purchasing your ticket. For an existing reservation, LATAM directs passengers to My Trips → Improve your trip → Choose seats.

To select a seat after booking:

1. Open LATAM’s website and go to My Trips.
2. Enter your reservation or order details.
3. Select Improve your trip.
4. Choose Choose seats.
5. Review the available seat map.
6. Select your preferred seat and review any applicable charge.
7. Confirm the selection.

LATAM’s My Trips service also lets passengers buy seats, baggage and other extras and view their updated itinerary.

If you need to understand the rest of the journey after choosing your seat, our LATAM Airlines carry-on and check-in guide covers cabin baggage and airport preparation.

Can I Select a LATAM Seat After Booking?

Yes. LATAM allows passengers to purchase or select available seats after booking through My Trips.

The available seats and prices can change as the flight gets closer. If sitting in a particular row or next to a companion matters to you, check the seat map soon after booking rather than waiting until the airport.

For travelers who have already booked but still need baggage, you can manage both services through My Trips. Our LATAM baggage allowance guide can also help you compare your baggage needs before adding extras.

What Happens If I Don’t Choose a Seat?

If you do not select a seat, LATAM can assign one to you rather than requiring you to purchase a preferred seat. The final assignment depends on the seats available for your flight.

This can be a reasonable choice for a solo traveler who does not care about sitting by the window or aisle. However, passengers traveling together should not assume that skipping seat selection will guarantee adjacent seats.

If sitting together matters to your family, select available seats as early as possible and check the conditions shown for your booking. Do not assume that seats will be assigned together automatically. 

Can Families Sit Together on LATAM?

Families should check their seat assignments rather than assuming that every passenger will automatically receive adjacent seats.

LATAM states that when a passenger is traveling with an infant or child under 12, it assigns random seats next to at least one adult companion without requiring advance seat purchase. Seat assignments can be checked on the boarding pass within 48 hours before departure.

For other family or group arrangements, selecting seats in advance gives you greater control over where everyone sits. If you are traveling with children, check the seat map early and review the applicable fare conditions before paying.

How Does LATAM Seat Selection Work on Partner Flights?

A partner-operated flight can follow different seat-selection rules.

For inter-airline itineraries, LATAM says seat selection may have to be handled at the airport. Some partner-specific arrangements can instead redirect passengers from My Trips to the operating airline’s website, so check the instructions displayed for your exact itinerary. The partner airline sets its own seat conditions and prices.

This is particularly important for codeshare or inter-airline itineraries. Check who operates each flight segment before assuming that LATAM’s seat rules apply.

For example, if your itinerary includes a partner-operated segment, the seat selection process and fees may be different from those on your LATAM-operated flight.

Can I Change My LATAM Seat After Selecting It?

Usually, you can manage available seats through My Trips, but changing a purchased seat does not automatically mean that the original fee will be refunded.

LATAM states that refunds for purchased seats depend on the fare conditions. A refund may also be available when LATAM reschedules your flight or changes your seat for operational or safety reasons and cannot provide another seat with the same or better characteristics.

Before changing a paid seat, check the conditions attached to your booking. If LATAM makes an operational change to your seat, contact LATAM to review the available options.

For direct assistance with a booking issue, our LATAM Airlines customer service guide explains the available support options.

What Is a LATAM Cabin Upgrade?

A cabin upgrade is different from seat selection.

Choosing a Standard or LATAM+ seat keeps you in your existing cabin. A cabin upgrade moves you to a higher cabin, such as Premium Economy or Premium Business.

Eligible LATAM Pass Elite members can apply for cabin upgrades on qualifying LATAM-operated flights when the required fare conditions, upgrade segments or miles, and cabin availability apply. LATAM states that applications can be made through My Trips or the LATAM Airlines app, but an upgrade is not guaranteed. 

Applications can be made through My Trips or the LATAM Airlines app. LATAM also says that an upgrade is not guaranteed because it depends on availability and priority.

How Does a LATAM Pass Upgrade Work?

LATAM Pass Elite members may have access to cabin-upgrade benefits, but the exact eligibility depends on membership level, fare and itinerary.

LATAM currently lists Gold, Platinum, Black and Black Signature as its Elite categories. Benefits can include upgrade segments and other travel benefits.

LATAM’s upgrade guidance states that passengers can apply using eligible courtesy segments through the Upgrade option on the website. Certain LATAM Pass members may also use miles under specific conditions.

The important point is that having LATAM Pass status does not mean every flight or fare is automatically upgradeable. The flight must meet the applicable conditions and Premium cabin space must be available.

If you are considering an upgrade mainly for baggage or other travel benefits, compare the fare conditions first. Our LATAM Airlines baggage guide can help you see how baggage allowances differ between cabins.

Is LATAM+ Better Than a Cabin Upgrade?

It depends on what you want from the flight.

Choose LATAM+ if your main priority is additional legroom while staying in Economy. LATAM describes its More Space seats as offering extra legroom along with priority boarding and disembarkation.

Consider Premium Economy or Premium Business if you want a different cabin experience rather than simply more legroom. LATAM’s Premium Economy and Premium Business products include additional cabin services and different seating.

Before deciding, compare the actual price shown in your booking with the benefits you need. A LATAM+ seat and a cabin upgrade are not interchangeable products.

How Should You Choose the Best LATAM Seat?

The best seat depends on what matters most during your trip.

For extra legroom: Check LATAM+ or eligible emergency-exit seats.

For easy access to the aisle: Choose an aisle seat if one is available.

For a view and fewer interruptions: A window seat may be preferable.

For traveling with family: Select seats together rather than relying on later availability, unless a specific LATAM family policy applies to your situation.

For a long flight: Compare the cost of LATAM+ with the price of a Premium Economy option before deciding.

For LATAM Pass members: Check your current benefits before paying for an upgrade. Some Elite members have access to upgrade benefits or LATAM+ discounts. LATAM Pass benefits can vary by membership category, market and itinerary. Check your current account benefits and the price displayed in My Trips before paying for a preferred seat. 

What Should You Check Before Paying for a LATAM Seat?

Before confirming your selection, review these five points:

• Fare: Does your fare already include Standard seat selection?
• Seat type: Are you buying a regular, LATAM+ or emergency-exit seat?
• Aircraft: Does the seat map match the aircraft operating your flight?
• Route: Are there any country- or route-specific conditions?
• Operating airline: Is every segment actually operated by LATAM?

This last point matters on connecting or codeshare itineraries because partner airlines can set their own seat prices and conditions.

For other trip costs, you can also review our airline baggage fees before deciding whether a higher fare or extra service makes more sense.

Common LATAM Seat Selection Mistakes

• Assuming seat selection is free on every LATAM fare
• Treating LATAM+ as a cabin upgrade
• Assuming LATAM Pass status automatically guarantees an upgrade
• Waiting until the last minute when a particular seat matters
• Forgetting that partner-operated flights can have different seat rules
• Choosing an emergency-exit seat without checking the eligibility requirements
• Assuming a paid seat is automatically refundable if plans change

Checking your fare details and seat map before payment can prevent most of these issues.

LATAM Seat Selection Tips

• Check the seat map as soon as you have your booking.
• Compare the cost of a preferred seat with the benefits of a higher fare.
• Consider LATAM+ when extra legroom matters more than a cabin upgrade.
• Check your LATAM Pass benefits before paying for a seat or upgrade.
• If you are traveling with an infant, review LATAM’s specific family seating policy.
• Check the operating airline for every segment of a codeshare itinerary.
• Keep your booking details accessible so you can manage seats through LATAM My Trips.
• If your trip also involves baggage, review the LATAM Airlines baggage and fees guide before finalizing your travel extras.

Key Takeaways

• LATAM Airlines seat selection is available during booking and through My Trips after booking.
• Seat fees and included benefits depend on the fare, route, market, aircraft and seat category.
• Standard seats, LATAM+ seats and emergency-exit seats are different products.
• LATAM+ provides additional space while keeping you in the Economy cabin.
• A Premium Economy or Premium Business upgrade is separate from choosing a preferred seat.
• Eligible LATAM Pass members can apply for cabin upgrades when the applicable conditions and availability are met.
• Partner-operated flights can have separate seat-selection rules and prices.
• Paid seat refunds depend on the applicable fare and service conditions.

FAQs

Editorial & Review Statement: This guide was reviewed against current LATAM Airlines information on seat selection, fare conditions, LATAM+ seating, My Trips, LATAM Pass upgrades and seat refunds. Because LATAM policies can vary by country, route, fare, aircraft and operating airline, travelers should confirm the terms displayed for their specific reservation before purchasing a seat or upgrade.

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