Air New Zealand upgrades
airline · Airpoints
Air New Zealand 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.
- Cabin upgrade paths
- Economy → Premium Economy · Economy → Business
- How to upgrade
- Visit Air New Zealand's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.airnewzealand.ca/oneup
- Loyalty program
- Airpoints
Frequently asked
Does Air New Zealand offer upgrades?
Air New Zealand 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 Air New Zealand offer?
Air New Zealand offers Bid Upgrade. Cabin upgrades cover Economy → Premium Economy; Economy → Business.
How do I upgrade with Air New Zealand?
Visit Air New Zealand's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.airnewzealand.ca/oneup
Can I use Airpoints for a Air New Zealand upgrade?
Air New Zealand's loyalty program is Airpoints. Depending on the route and offer, bid or instant upgrades may be payable with points as well as cash — check Air New Zealand's upgrade page for the options shown on your booking.