How To Bid Upgrade On Iberia Airlines

Once you have booked the tickets on Iberia, you should know various ways to upgrade your tickets on budget. If you know the proper steps, you can save a lot and enjoy the perks of traveling in a higher class, which would not have been possible otherwise. 

The article addresses essential queries such as how do I get an upgrade on Iberia, which policies are involved, & some basic tips & strategies to make a successful booking. 

How To Upgrade on Iberia Airlines?

There are several ways to upgrade Iberia to Business Class or First Class. The three common ways are a) Bidding for an Upgrade, b) Upgrading via Campaign, and c) Upgrading with Avios. Other than that, you can upgrade from the airport at check-in time. More on these below. 

Iberia Upgrade Bid

You can avail of the upgrade by bidding for your desired class. Here, the benefit is that you can set your price. You will be notified whether your bid was accepted or not four days before the journey date. Until five days before the journey date, you can change your bidding. Also, if your bid has been accepted successfully, you can enjoy the perks of the upgraded class, which includes extra baggage allowance, complimentary lounge access, & much more. 

Terms to Make A Iberia Bid Upgrade 

Just quickly go through the following terms when you are making a bid on Iberia. 

• You are eligible to make a single bid against a confirmed booking. 
• Must bid within the minimum & maximum amounts as displayed per flight segment. 
• Not all the routes are eligible for bidding. So you must check beforehand. 
• To complete the bidding process, you have to enter payment details when you are making the bid. You will not be charged if the bidding is not accepted. 
• If your bidding has been accepted, the amount shall be non-refundable. Exception: Iberia cancels the flights. 

How to Bid for Upgrade on Iberia?

Go through the Steps To Make The Upgrade Bid with Iberia Airlines:

There are two ways bidding can be done on your seats for Iberia. 

Receive an email from the airline with the opportunity to bid. If you are interested, you can go ahead and do so here. 
Next, you visit the official website and check whether you are eligible for an upgrade bid. Either there will be a pop-up offer or a tab to initiate the process of bidding. 

B. Upgrade Via Campaign

This is rather straightforward. You don't have to do much from your side. The airline is going to offer you a set price as per the campaign offer depending upon your route & flight destination. So, if you agree to the campaign presented to you, you can accept.

C. Iberia Upgrade with Avios

This is akin to upgrading with miles; you can make the upgrade with "Avios", a currency that passengers collect through frequent flyer programs like Aer Lingus AerClub, Iberia Plus, British Airways Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, & Vueling Club. 

Terms to Make Upgrade with Avios

You can only upgrade cash tickets from flexible economy (Y, B, H) to Premium Economy or Business Class; Premium Economy to Business Class. 

The number of Avios (miles) required to make the upgrade depends upon the Band (route), flight distance, when you are upgrading, and from/to which class you are upgrading. 

The upgrade will be possible only if seats in the desired class are available. 

How To Make The Iberia  Upgrade Through Avios (Miles): 

• Either call an Iberia Plus Service Centre and ask for the upgrade. 
• You can go to the Iberia Sales Office near you and ask for the same. 
• The third option is to do it yourself by signing in on the official website. Go to the "Manage Your Booking" page and take advantage of the Avios points to upgrade. 

D.Iberia Upgrade At Check-in Time

This is the final option to upgrade at the check-in counter at the airport. You can easily purchase a higher-class ticket at the airline's set price, depending on the route. This can be done 24 hours before the departure when the check-in gate opens. 

Iberia Last Minute Upgrade

The last-minute upgrade at Iberia is the same as the upgrade available at the check-in point, which is obviously subject to availability. The benefit is you wouldn't have to pay the full price for the upgrade, which you might have had to pay otherwise. Also, you are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. So, it is recommended that you arrive early at the airport and make the inquiry about the upgrade. 

Conclusion

You are now provided with all the information on successfully upgrading Iberia. You have four options to choose from: bidding, campaign, Avios (miles) & at the check-in gate. You are also aware of the terms associated with them. So, do whichever is convenient for you. A more comfortable & luxury-maiden flight experience awaits you now.