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South African Airways cabin upgrades
South African Airways offers Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat). Here's how to move to a better cabin on South African Airways.
Upgrade products
The ways to get more space or a higher class on South African Airways:
- ·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.
Prefer more space without changing cabin?
South African Airways also offers a Seat Blocker — pay to keep the seat next to you empty (https://www.flysaa.com/additional-seats-with-step-up).
Frequently asked
How do I upgrade my cabin on South African Airways?
South African Airways offers Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat). Enter your booking reference and last name on South African Airways's upgrade page to see what's available for your booking.
What cabin upgrades does South African Airways offer?
Bid Upgrade and Seat Blocker (Empty Seat).