Upgrade Bid is available on selected routes – verify your flight eligibility by providing your booking information in the panel below.
You'll receive an email between 48 to 24 hours prior to the departure of your flight, informing you if your bid has been successful or unsuccessful. Only successful bids will be charged.
Once your upgrade is confirmed, you’ll enjoy the many benefits of travelling in our award-winning Business Class or Premium Economy. Please note that extra baggage allowance will not be included in your upgrade.
Check your eligibility by inputting your details in the fields below.
From more space and priority boarding to lounge access and fine cuisine, the extras make the biggest difference when you travel.
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Please note that bookings made in India, or between Hong Kong and any destinations in India, are excluded from participating in Upgrade Bid due to technical limitations.
For flights booked on our website, Upgrade Bid eligibility notification will appear on the booking confirmation page.
You’ll be asked to provide payment details when placing your bid. Please note the amount payable for Upgrade Bid is separate from and additional to the amount paid for the original ticket. You can change or cancel your bid up to 50 hours before flight departure.
You'll receive an email between 48 to 24 hours prior to the departure of your flight, informing you if your bid has been successful or unsuccessful. If you check in online before receiving our notification, we will no longer be able to process your bid.
More about how the Upgrade Bid feature works, including information about bids for multiple passengers and multi-segment flights.
Terms and conditionsThis page contains important information that pertains to your use of the Upgrade Bid feature.