airline · Royal Plus
Royal Jordanian upgrades
Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian 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.
Check eligibility →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.
- Seat Blocker (Empty Seat)Open page →
Pay to keep the seat(s) next to you empty for more personal space — branded by carriers as Empty Seat, Neighbour-Free Seat, Double Comfort, Bubble Seat, and similar.
- How to upgrade
- Visit Royal Jordanian's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.rj.com/en/fly-rj/economy-class/bidding-offer
- Loyalty program
- Royal Plus
From Royal Jordanian's own upgrade pages
“Experience RJ Plan and Book Before you Fly Royal Club Cargo ExploRJordan Canada English Toggle navigation Comfort that extends beyond your seat! With the Neighbor-Free Seat service, there are no limitations for the comfort, freedom and space you will experience while flying to your destination. Book…”
Source: rj.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
“tzerland Sweden Syria Thailand Tunisia Turkey UAE UK USA Uzbekistan English Français Español JORDAN EN JORDAN EN Global Algeria Austria Bahrain Belgium Canada Cyprus Denmark Egypt France Germany Greece India Iraq Italy Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Malaysia Morocco Netherlands Palestine Qatar Russia S…”
Source: rj.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
“your credit card details, which will be charged only if you offer is accepted. 3- Review and Submit: Review your information and offer amount/s and submit the request. You will receive an email confirming your request, and you will be notified via email whether your offer is successful or not up to…”
Source: rj.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Frequently asked
Does Royal Jordanian offer upgrades?
Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian offer?
Royal Jordanian offers Bid Upgrade, Seat Blocker (Empty Seat).
How does Royal Jordanian'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 Royal Jordanian accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian's website. Visit Royal Jordanian's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.rj.com/en/fly-rj/economy-class/bidding-offer
Who is eligible for a Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian upgrade offer was accepted?
Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian 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 keep the seat next to me empty on Royal Jordanian?
Royal Jordanian offers an empty-seat option — you can offer to keep the adjacent seat (or seats) free for more space, subject to availability. As with bid upgrades, you're only charged if the request is granted.
Can I use Royal Plus points or miles for a Royal Jordanian upgrade?
Royal Jordanian's loyalty program is Royal Plus. 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 Royal Jordanian upgrade bid after submitting it?
Yes — a Royal Jordanian upgrade bid can be changed or cancelled any time until Royal Jordanian makes its decision. Once a bid is accepted it's final and your card is charged. To update or withdraw it, use Royal Jordanian'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 Royal Jordanian upgrade bid?
Only if your bid is accepted. Submitting a Royal Jordanian upgrade bid authorizes your card for the bid amount, but nothing is charged unless Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian upgrade bid was accepted?
Royal Jordanian 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 Royal Jordanian's Manage My Booking page.