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Austrian Airlines upgrades
Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines 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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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 Austrian Airlines's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.austrian.com/ca/en/upgrades
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From Austrian Airlines's own upgrade pages
“Upgrades Have you already booked your ticket, but wish to switch to a higher travel class? Priority boarding, lounge access or a several-course DO & CO menu: you decide which upgrade you want. Find out here about the options for booking an upgrade. In the following video, you can find out all about…”
Source: austrian.com · checked Jun 27, 2026
“ave the option of upgrading just one of your flights or both your outbound and return flights at the same time. You can get an upgrade at a fixed price up to 48 hours before departure. You can submit a bid upgrade up to 49 hours before departure. Select option First select all the flights you want a…”
Source: austrian.com · checked Jun 27, 2026
“the check-in desk at the airport or via the Miles & More service team in your country. To Miles & More The link will be opened in a new browser tab , This link leads to an external website whose security and accessibility cannot be influenced by Austrian Airlines. Upgrades for last-minute deciders U…”
Source: austrian.com · checked Jun 27, 2026
Frequently asked
Does Austrian Airlines offer upgrades?
Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines offer?
Austrian Airlines offers Bid Upgrade.
How does Austrian Airlines'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 Austrian Airlines accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines's website. Visit Austrian Airlines's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.austrian.com/ca/en/upgrades
Who is eligible for a Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines upgrade offer was accepted?
Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines 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 use Miles & More points or miles for a Austrian Airlines upgrade?
Austrian Airlines's loyalty program is Miles & More. Depending on the route and the offer shown on your booking, upgrades may be payable with points/miles as well as cash — the options available appear when you check your specific booking.