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Aircalin upgrades
Aircalin offers an upgrade program: eligible passengers can place a bid to upgrade to a premium cabin (such as Premium Economy or Business), and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
Check your Aircalin upgrade eligibility
See if your booking can be upgraded — enter your booking reference and last name in a secure form, right in the chat. Your details are never shared with the assistant.
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- Bid UpgradeOpen page →
Offer an amount within a set range to upgrade to a higher cabin or cabin category. You're only charged if your bid is accepted — if it loses, there's no charge.
- How to upgrade
- Visit Aircalin's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.aircalin.com/en/additional-services/my-plusgrade
From Aircalin's own upgrade pages
“The service How does it works ? Premium Economy benefits Business Economy benefits FAQ Conditions The service Aircalin is delighted to offer Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers a chance to upgrade. Maybe you will be the lucky one who will receive the email inviting you to make us an offer!…”
Source: aircalin.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
“r cancel your bid up to 5 days before the scheduled date of your flight. 3. ACCESS TO UPGRADE Between 4 days and 24 hours prior to scheduled flight departure, you will receive an email confirming whether or your upgrade offer has been accepted or not. If your offer is accepted, you will be emailed a…”
Source: aircalin.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
“ice. Premium Economy benefits A CABIN CLASS FOR EXCLUSIVE COMFORT A HAVEN OF PEACE Discover Aircalin's new Premium Economy class. Take advantage of a dedicated cabin of only three rows. Entirely designed for restfulness, it is available on Aircalin-operated long-haul and medium-haul A330neo flights.…”
Source: aircalin.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Frequently asked
Does Aircalin offer upgrades?
Aircalin offers an upgrade program: eligible passengers can place a bid to upgrade to a premium cabin (such as Premium Economy or Business), and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
What upgrade options does Aircalin offer?
Aircalin offers Bid Upgrade.
How does Aircalin's bid (offer) upgrade work?
You name an amount — within a range shown for your booking — to move up to a higher cabin. It's an offer, not a fixed price: you're only charged if Aircalin accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Aircalin booking can be upgraded?
Check your specific booking with Upgrade Agent: enter your booking reference and last name and you'll see the upgrade options and price ranges available on your flights — you don't need to dig through Aircalin's website. Visit Aircalin's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.aircalin.com/en/additional-services/my-plusgrade
Who is eligible for a Aircalin upgrade?
Eligibility depends on your fare type, route, and how close to departure you are — not every fare or flight qualifies, and offers usually open within a window before departure. The reliable way to know is to check your specific booking rather than assume.
When am I charged for a Aircalin upgrade?
Only if your offer is accepted. With bid upgrades the charge happens when the upgrade is confirmed — typically in the days before departure. If your offer isn't accepted, there's no charge.
How will I know if my Aircalin upgrade offer was accepted?
Aircalin notifies you — usually by email — if your offer is accepted, typically shortly before departure. Until then your original booking stands, and you can review your offer's status where you submitted it.
Can I change or cancel my Aircalin upgrade offer?
A pending offer can usually be changed or cancelled any time before it's accepted, from the page where you submitted it. Once an offer is accepted and charged, the upgrade is confirmed.
How much does a Aircalin upgrade cost?
There's no fixed price — you offer within a range shown for your booking, which varies by route, cabin, and demand. You choose where in that range to bid; higher offers can have a better chance of being accepted, though the exact acceptance formula isn't published.
Can I change or cancel my Aircalin upgrade bid after submitting it?
Yes — an Aircalin upgrade bid can be changed or cancelled any time until Aircalin makes its decision. Once a bid is accepted it's final and your card is charged. To update or withdraw it, use Aircalin's Manage My Booking / offer page, or check your booking here (booking ••••••e + last name) and I can help you modify or cancel it.
When is my card charged for a Aircalin upgrade bid?
Only if your bid is accepted. Submitting an Aircalin upgrade bid authorizes your card for the bid amount, but nothing is charged unless Aircalin accepts it — if the bid is declined or expires, the authorization is released and you pay nothing, keeping your original cabin. If it's accepted, the card you provided is charged the amount you offered and your upgrade is confirmed.
When will I find out if my Aircalin upgrade bid was accepted?
Aircalin decides upgrade bids before your flight — often close to departure, once the operator knows how much cabin space is left. You'll be notified by email either way at the address on your offer. You don't need to keep checking, but you can see your bid's current status any time by checking your booking here (booking ••••••e + last name) or on Aircalin's Manage My Booking page.