Upgrade Intelligence
What upgrades actually cost
Real, anonymized upgrade bid ranges by airline and cabin — the minimum, typical, and maximum amounts travelers bid for a better seat. Built from live upgrade eligibility checks, updated continuously.
Reflects 273 anonymized upgrade checks across 3 carriers and 2 cabin types, observed between June 30, 2026 and August 15, 2026. These are real observed ranges, not fixed prices — an individual bid range depends on route, cabin, and how full the flight is.
By airline
SWISS
158 checks| Cabin | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Business | CHF 139–CHF 1,036 | CHF 388 |
Air Canada
85 checks| Cabin | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Business | USD 521–USD 1,068 | USD 641 |
| Premium Economy | CAD 431–CAD 941 | CAD 533 |
Lufthansa
30 checks| Cabin | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Business | EUR 116–EUR 2,118 | EUR 437 |
| Premium Economy | EUR 252–EUR 787 | EUR 282 |
What should I bid?
What should I bid for a Business upgrade on SWISS?
Observed Business upgrade bids on SWISS have run CHF 139–CHF 1,036, typically around CHF 388, based on 158 anonymized eligibility checks. These are real observed ranges, not a fixed price — your exact range depends on the route, cabin and how full the flight is.
What should I bid for a Business upgrade on Air Canada?
Observed Business upgrade bids on Air Canada have run USD 521–USD 1,068, typically around USD 641, based on 83 anonymized eligibility checks. These are real observed ranges, not a fixed price — your exact range depends on the route, cabin and how full the flight is.
What should I bid for a Premium Economy upgrade on Air Canada?
Observed Premium Economy upgrade bids on Air Canada have run CAD 431–CAD 941, typically around CAD 533, based on 1 anonymized eligibility check. These are real observed ranges, not a fixed price — your exact range depends on the route, cabin and how full the flight is.
What should I bid for a Business upgrade on Lufthansa?
Observed Business upgrade bids on Lufthansa have run EUR 116–EUR 2,118, typically around EUR 437, based on 20 anonymized eligibility checks. These are real observed ranges, not a fixed price — your exact range depends on the route, cabin and how full the flight is.
What should I bid for a Premium Economy upgrade on Lufthansa?
Observed Premium Economy upgrade bids on Lufthansa have run EUR 252–EUR 787, typically around EUR 282, based on 10 anonymized eligibility checks. These are real observed ranges, not a fixed price — your exact range depends on the route, cabin and how full the flight is.
Methodology
Every figure is derived from real upgrade eligibility checks processed by Upgrade Agent, powered by Plusgrade. We record only the anonymized bid range (carrier, route, cabin, and the minimum / suggested / maximum amounts) — never a passenger name, booking reference, or any booking-identifying data. Figures are observed ranges, not guarantees; the definitive range for any trip comes from checking that specific booking. Sample counts are shown so you can weigh how established each figure is.
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