Aegean Airlines Upgrade Policy

Aegean Airlines offers some easy options to passengers who wish to upgrade their Economy to Business Class, which entitles the passenger to paid and free upgrades depending on the status, route and time of travel of the passenger.

Upgrade Challenge: Bid for Business

The Aegean Upgrade Challenge is a service, which enables passengers to bid fare in a Business Class seat on a qualifying flight flown by Aegean or Olympic Air. As per the Aegean Airlines Upgrade Policy, customers will have the opportunity of deciding on the amount they wish to pay to upgrade and make their bids up to 10 hours before takeoff. Following submission, passengers will receive an email notification of whether their bid is a winner or not. It is a simple process, just some information on the credit cards and a verification is done, only after that, the charges are made which include all taxes and charges once the bid is successful.

The eligibility criteria of Upgrade Challenge are wide; any person with a valid flight ticket with Aegean Air (or Olympic Air) may take part. Nonetheless, passengers bringing infants below the age of two, passengers who are traveling in a group of more than nine, passengers who have verified pet travel and passengers who are unaccompanied minors are usually not allowed to request upgrades. The availability of seats, ticket booking, and eligibility of a flight also influence the ability to place a bid.

Complimentary Upgrades for Miles+Bonus Members

The Aegean Airlines offers free Business Class upgrade to loyal customers as part of its Miles+Bonus program. As of May 2025, Silver and Gold members of the program will have two and four Business Class upgrades (respectively) per year at no cost. These upgrades are now all done online: members can access their account, Miles+Bonus and request the free upgrade either on their own or on behalf of a friend or family member. The confirmation is made instantly or when seats are not available then the request can be put on the waiting list and its progress can be followed in real time.

It is worth mentioning that such complimentary upgrades are limited to tickets in which the traveler and companion (when not empty) are on the same ticket. As per the Aegean airlines upgrade policy,**** where many people would wish to redeem their upgrade coupons, the reference number of the booking might have to be divided to enable them to redeem their benefit separately.

Instant Upgrade: Buy On-the-Spot

To passengers seeking instant guarantee, another option that is provided by Aegean is the Instant Upgrade, which can be purchased 120 hours before departure until a few hours before departure. The travelers only need to choose the eligible flight and instantly book the Business Class ticket at the cost of the difference in the fares offered there is an option available. The terms and conditions of bidding and instant upgrades provide that in case the airline cancels or makes changes to the flight, the upgrades can be transferred or refunded, but not transferred to other passengers not originally included in the own reservation.

Conclusion

Aegean Airlines also provides numerous upgrade packages to passengers who want to have an improved travel experience. The Travelers will be able to fly into and out of Economy to Business Class easily with the Upgrade Challenge, free upgrades of Miles+Bonus members and the Instant Upgrade option that allows flexibility and reward to the loyal customers.