Kenya Airways upgrades
airline · Asante Rewards
Kenya Airways 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.
- Seat Blocker (Empty Seat)Open page →
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.
- How to upgrade
- Visit Kenya Airways's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/manage-booking/upgrade-flight/
- Loyalty program
- Asante Rewards
Frequently asked
Does Kenya Airways offer upgrades?
Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways offer?
Kenya Airways offers Bid Upgrade, Seat Blocker (Empty Seat).
How do I upgrade with Kenya Airways?
Visit Kenya Airways's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/manage-booking/upgrade-flight/
Can I use Asante Rewards for a Kenya Airways upgrade?
Kenya Airways's loyalty program is Asante Rewards. Depending on the route and offer, bid or instant upgrades may be payable with points as well as cash — check Kenya Airways's upgrade page for the options shown on your booking.