SriLankan Airlines upgrades
airline · FlySmiLes
SriLankan Airlines 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.
- 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 SriLankan Airlines's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.srilankan.com/bcbid
- Loyalty program
- FlySmiLes
Frequently asked
Does SriLankan Airlines offer upgrades?
SriLankan Airlines 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 SriLankan Airlines offer?
SriLankan Airlines offers Bid Upgrade, Seat Blocker (Empty Seat).
How do I upgrade with SriLankan Airlines?
Visit SriLankan Airlines's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.srilankan.com/bcbid
Can I use FlySmiLes for a SriLankan Airlines upgrade?
SriLankan Airlines's loyalty program is FlySmiLes. Depending on the route and offer, bid or instant upgrades may be payable with points as well as cash — check SriLankan Airlines's upgrade page for the options shown on your booking.