Upgrade 

Enjoy more comfort, space, and privacy

Discover where an upgrade can take you

Upgrade your journey. From roomier seats to your own private suite.

Business
Business

Settle into a spacious seat and enjoy immersive entertainment on a Bluetooth-enabled screen. On longer flights, recline into a fully flat bed in your private studio.

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First
First

Step into your private suite with sliding doors, soft leather seating, and a fully flat bed. Relax in designer loungewear, plush bedding, and noise-cancelling comfort.

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The Residence on the A380
The Residence on the A380

Fly in your private three-room suite with a shower, double bed, and elegant designer details. Unwind in luxury loungewear and enjoy five-star dining served by your personal hospitality team.

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Discover our fleet

Upgrade using Etihad Guest Miles

Earn miles and spend them your way. Use your Etihad Guest Miles for exciting rewards, including flights, upgrades, hotels, car rentals, and more. 

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Bid for upgrade

Bid to upgrade to Business or First. If successful, enjoy more comfort and earn 10% bonus miles on top of your original miles.

Seats
Submit your bid

Place your offer online up to four hours before departure. Pay with a card or Etihad Guest Miles.

Check your inbox
Check your inbox

If your bid is accepted, we’ll confirm by email. If not, your booking remains unchanged.

Upgrades
Upgrades

For comfort beyond compare, upgrade to Business, First or The Residence and experience - the ultimate way to fly.

Note:

You’ll need your booking reference or ticket number to place a bid — both are in your flight confirmation email. Can’t find it? The quickest way to reach us is through live chat — we’re here to help.

Travel smarter with the Etihad app

Take control of your journey with the Etihad mobile app. Check in, manage your trips, and get access to exclusive features on the go.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can upgrade to Business or even First Class after booking. Visit Bid for upgrade to explore your upgrade options.

You are eligible to bid for an upgrade if you are flying on an Etihad-operated flight with a confirmed ticket. You are not eligible for an upgrade if you have booked: 
 

  • A GuestSeat Value or A GuestSeat Comfort ticket

  • A free ticket

  • An already upgraded ticket using Etihad Guest Miles or cash

  • Multi-flyer tickets

  • As part of a group booking

  • A discounted ticket that's not available to the general public

 

For instant upgrades at the airport, your fare will determine if you are eligible to upgrade, subject to availability. You can pay with cash (at selected airports only), credit card or Etihad Guest Miles. 

 

If you upgrade at the airport, our Etihad Chauffeur service will not be available, and you will only accrue Etihad Guest Miles as per your original ticket.

Log in to Manage my booking using your booking reference and last name to request an upgrade. Upgrades are subject to availability and eligibility.

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