I'm sure I've asked similar In the past but like most others it's been a while since my last Holiday and I can't quite remember!
Just booked a long haul package via Thomas Cook with BA flights. No option given to choose seating at time of booking. I've been on BA to manage my booking and it states i can choose at no charge at check in. I'm sure I was in a similar position 3 years ago, I was going to log in bang on check in opening to select. However a week or so before the seating plan popped up on the BA app and I was able to choose (yes and pay). I can't see a way online that I can pre book the seats with payment at present, is it normal that the seating plan becomes available close to check In so that passengers blink first and pay?
TIA