Compare · Europe
Upgrade programs in Europe, compared
19 operators in Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines (A3) | Bid Upgrade | — | Miles+Bonus |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | Bid Upgrade | — | AerClub |
| Air Caraïbes (TX) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| Air Europa (UX) | Bid Upgrade | — | Air Europa SUMA |
| airBaltic (BT) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | Bid Upgrade | — | Miles & More |
| Azores Airlines (SP) | Bid Upgrade | — | SATA IMAGINE |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | Bid Upgrade | — | Miles & More |
| Edelweiss Air (WK) | Bid Upgrade | — | Miles & More |
| Icelandair (FI) | Bid Upgrade | — | Saga Club |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | Bid Upgrade | — | Volare |
| KM Malta Airlines (KM) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | Bid Upgrade | — | Miles & More |
| Lufthansa (LH) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Miles & More |
| Luxair (LG) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Miles & More |
| Norse Atlantic Airways (N0) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium | Norse Reward |
| SWISS (LX) | Bid Upgrade | — | Miles & More |
| TAP Air Portugal (TP) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Miles&Go |
| Virgin Atlantic (VS) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | Flying Club |
Frequently asked
Which airlines in Europe offer bid upgrades?
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Caraïbes, Air Europa, airBaltic, Austrian Airlines, Azores Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Icelandair, ITA Airways, KM Malta Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Norse Atlantic Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, Virgin Atlantic.
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.
Check your own upgrade options
See what's available for your booking — enter your reference and last name in a secure form, right in the chat.
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