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Lufthansa upgrades
Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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.
- Cabin upgrade paths
- Economy → Premium Economy · Economy → Business
- How to upgrade
- Visit Lufthansa's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.lufthansa.com/ca/en/bid-upgrade
- Loyalty program
- Miles & More
Typical observed bid ranges
Real, anonymized ranges from 30 upgrade checks we've seen for Lufthansa — not fixed prices. Your exact range depends on route, cabin, and how full the flight is.
| Cabin | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Business | EUR 116–EUR 2,118 | EUR 437 |
| Premium Economy | EUR 252–EUR 787 | EUR 282 |
From Lufthansa's own upgrade pages
“an upgrade to Business Class. Log in using your login details at "My bookings". You will receive notification about whether you can submit an offer for an upgrade on your booking. Click on the relevant message if an upgrade is available for your booking. You can now enter the price you are prepared…”
Source: lufthansa.com · checked Jun 27, 2026
“dit card will be debited with the amount you specified. You will receive new electronic tickets and, at check-in, boarding passes for the new travel class. If the flight is cancelled because of disruptions, your upgrade will be valid for the next available flight. If your offer was not accepted, we…”
Source: lufthansa.com · checked Jun 27, 2026
“ts. (3) You will be credited with miles and Points when you upgrade to the respective higher travel class. You can find detailed information on how your miles and Points are calculated at Miles & More. To Miles & More The link will be opened in a new browser tab , Please note that with this link you…”
Source: lufthansa.com · checked Jun 27, 2026
Frequently asked
Does Lufthansa offer upgrades?
Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa offer?
Lufthansa offers Bid Upgrade. Upgrade paths cover Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business.
How does Lufthansa'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 Lufthansa accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa's website. Visit Lufthansa's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.lufthansa.com/ca/en/bid-upgrade
Who is eligible for a Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa upgrade offer was accepted?
Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa upgrade?
Lufthansa'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.
What cabins can I upgrade to on Lufthansa?
Upgrade paths on Lufthansa cover Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business. The exact options depend on your booked cabin and the specific flight.
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.