Compare · the Americas
Upgrade programs in the Americas, compared
12 operators in the Americas offer upgrade programs. Here they are side by side — the upgrade products each supports, cabin paths, and loyalty program. All let you check eligibility with your booking reference and last name.
| Operator | Upgrade products | Cabins | Loyalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroméxico (AM) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Aeroméxico Rewards |
| Air Canada (AC) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Aeroplan |
| Air Transat (TS) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| Avianca (AV) | Bid Upgrade | — | LifeMiles |
| Breeze Airways (MX) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| Caribbean Airlines (BW) | Bid Upgrade | — | Caribbean Miles |
| Copa Airlines (CM) | Bid Upgrade | — | ConnectMiles |
| Hawaiian Airlines (HA) | Bid Upgrade | — | HawaiianMiles |
| LATAM Airlines (LA) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | LATAM Pass |
| Spirit Airlines (NK) | Bid Upgrade | — | Free Spirit |
| Vueling (VY) | Bid Upgrade | — | Vueling Club |
| WestJet (WS) | Bid Upgrade | — | WestJet Rewards |
Frequently asked
Which airlines in the Americas offer bid upgrades?
Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air Transat, Avianca, Breeze Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Copa Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Vueling, WestJet.
How does a bid upgrade work?
You offer an amount within a set range to move to a higher cabin. You're only charged if your bid is accepted; if it loses, there's no charge. Decisions are usually made 24–72 hours before departure.
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