Compare · the Middle East & Africa
Upgrade programs in the Middle East & Africa, compared
17 operators in the Middle East & Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Mauritius (MK) | Bid Upgrade | — | Kestrelflyer |
| Air Seychelles (HM) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| EgyptAir (MS) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | EgyptAir Plus |
| El Al (LY) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business | ShebaMiles |
| Etihad Airways (EY) | Bid Upgrade | Economy → Business; Business → First | Etihad Guest |
| flydubai (FZ) | Bid Upgrade | — | Skywards |
| flynas (XY) | Bid Upgrade | — | nasmiles |
| Gulf Air (GF) | Bid Upgrade | — | Falconflyer |
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Asante Rewards |
| Kuwait Airways (KU) | Bid Upgrade | — | Oasis Club |
| Oman Air (WY) | Bid Upgrade, Instant Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | Economy → Business; Business → First | Sindbad |
| Royal Jordanian (RJ) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Royal Plus |
| RwandAir (WB) | Bid Upgrade | — | Dream Miles |
| Saudia (SV) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Alfursan |
| South African Airways (SA) | Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat) | — | Voyager |
| TAAG Angola Airlines (DT) | Bid Upgrade | — | — |
Frequently asked
Which airlines in the Middle East & Africa offer bid upgrades?
Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, EgyptAir, El Al, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flydubai, flynas, Gulf Air, Kenya Airways, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, RwandAir, Saudia, South African Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines.
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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