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Hawaiian Airlines upgrades
Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/our-services/products-and-programs/bid-up
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Frequently asked
Does Hawaiian Airlines offer upgrades?
Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines offer?
Hawaiian Airlines offers Bid Upgrade.
How does Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines's website. Visit Hawaiian Airlines's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/our-services/products-and-programs/bid-up
Who is eligible for a Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines upgrade offer was accepted?
Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian 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 HawaiianMiles points or miles for a Hawaiian Airlines upgrade?
Hawaiian Airlines's loyalty program is HawaiianMiles. 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.
Can I change or cancel my Hawaiian Airlines upgrade bid after submitting it?
Yes — a Hawaiian Airlines upgrade bid can be changed or cancelled any time until Hawaiian Airlines makes its decision. Once a bid is accepted it's final and your card is charged. To update or withdraw it, use Hawaiian Airlines'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 Hawaiian Airlines upgrade bid?
Only if your bid is accepted. Submitting a Hawaiian Airlines upgrade bid authorizes your card for the bid amount, but nothing is charged unless Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines upgrade bid was accepted?
Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines's Manage My Booking page.