Upgrade Bid

A chance to elevate your journey

More space, more inflight dining options and more perks mean a truly superior travel experience. With Upgrade Bid, eligible Economy and Premium Economy bookings on Cathay Pacific flights may have the chance to upgrade to the next cabin class — for an amount you’re comfortable with.

Upgrade Bid

A chance to elevate your journey

How it works

Step 1: Check your flight eligibility

Upgrade Bid is available on selected routes — enter your booking details below to verify your eligibility.

Step 2: Place your bid

We’ll email you at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to confirm whether your bid has been accepted or not. Only accepted bids will be charged.

Step 3: Enjoy your upgrade

Once accepted, experience our award‑winning Business class or Premium Economy. Please note that the fare conditions, baggage allowance, and accrual of Asia Miles and Status Points are based on your original ticket.

Is your flight eligible for Upgrade Bid?

Check your eligibility by inputting your details in the fields below.

FAMILY NAME

BOOKING REFERENCE

The benefits of upgrading

From more space and priority boarding to lounge access and more inflight dining options, the extras make the biggest difference when you travel. With a class upgrade, enjoy:

Premium Economy

A quieter, dedicated cabin with extra‑wide seats, eight‑inch recline and leather-padded footrests
Complimentary welcome drink, curated menus and noise‑cancelling headphones — plus inflight Wi-Fi for Cathay members
Smoother airport journey with dedicated check‑in counters at selected airports and priority boarding privileges

Learn more about flying in Premium Economy with us.

Business class

Award‑winning Business class seat that reclines fully into a comfortable flat bed on selected aircraft types
Access to our Business class lounges worldwide, including our flagship lounges in Hong Kong
Exquisite inflight dining with Hong Kong flavours, international favourites and Chinese classics on selected routes, paired with award-winning wines or champagne

Learn more about flying on Business Class with us.

Helpful information

If your Upgrade Bid is successful

All of our routes are eligible for Upgrade Bid. However, please note that Cathay Pacific retains the exclusive right to determine the eligibility of specific flights for participation in Upgrade Bid.

When will I be charged?

Your Upgrade Bid may be accepted any time within 50 hours of departure. If accepted, your credit card will be charged automatically. You can modify or cancel your bid up to 26 hours before the scheduled departure time, provided that the bid has not been accepted.

What is the bid amount range I can offer?

Each flight has a preset offer range that your bid must fall within. These amounts might vary at any time. You can submit a bid up to 26 hours before the scheduled departure time. Please note that the Upgrade Bid amount is separate from the cost of your original ticket.

When will I be notified if my offer is accepted?

We’ll email you at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to confirm whether your bid has been accepted or not.
Please wait until you’ve received your bid status email before checking in, as we’re unable to process your upgrade once you’ve checked in online.

More about Upgrade Bid

Frequently asked questions

Find out more about how the Upgrade Bid feature works, including information about bids for multiple passengers and multi-segment flights.

Terms and conditions

This page contains important information that pertains to your use of the Upgrade Bid feature.