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Air India cabin upgrades
Air India offers Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat). Here's how to move to a better cabin on Air India.
Upgrade products
The ways to get more space or a higher class on Air India:
- ·Bid Upgrade — 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) — 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.
Cabin paths
On Air India, common upgrade paths are: Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business.
Prefer more space without changing cabin?
Air India also offers a Seat Blocker — pay to keep the seat next to you empty (https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/select-upgrade-seat/neighbour-free-seats.html).
Frequently asked
How do I upgrade my cabin on Air India?
Air India offers Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat). Enter your booking reference and last name on Air India's upgrade page to see what's available for your booking.
What cabin upgrades does Air India offer?
Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat), covering paths like Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business.