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Etihad Airways upgrades

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Etihad Airways offers a Plusgrade-powered 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.

Products offered

  • 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.

Cabin upgrade paths
Economy → Business · Business → First
How to upgrade
Visit Etihad Airways's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.etihad.com/en-ca/manage/bid-for-upgrade
Loyalty program
Etihad Guest

Frequently asked

Does Etihad Airways offer upgrades?

Etihad Airways offers a Plusgrade-powered 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 products does Etihad Airways offer?

Etihad Airways offers Bid Upgrade. Cabin upgrades cover Economy → Business; Business → First.

How do I upgrade with Etihad Airways?

Visit Etihad Airways's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.etihad.com/en-ca/manage/bid-for-upgrade

Can I use Etihad Guest for a Etihad Airways upgrade?

Etihad Airways's loyalty program is Etihad Guest. Depending on the route and offer, bid or instant upgrades may be payable with points as well as cash — check Etihad Airways's upgrade page for the options shown on your booking.