AC Bid Upgrade

Our gift to you: Travel in a higher cabin class for less

Enjoy all the comfort and benefits of a higher cabin class for less this holiday season. From November 6 to January 10 2025, you can bid to upgrade selected routes at a 20% discount and access priority check-in, boarding, extra baggage allowance and much more.

When you purchase an Economy or Premium Economy Class ticket on an eligible flight operated by Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge, or under the Air Canada Express banner, you can make an offer for an opportunity to be upgraded to a higher cabin class.

NEW! Bid with Aeroplan Points
Aeroplan members can now use their Aeroplan Points when making a bid through our AC Bid Upgrade program. If you aren’t already a member, enroll for free today to take advantage of this great option.

Discover Instant Upgrade
By taking advantage of this option, you can easily secure an upgrade to a higher cabin class at a reasonable cost.
* Instant Upgrade is available on eligible routes and flights 10 to 2 days prior to departure.

Bid now! Until January 10, 2025, the minimum bids are up to 20% lower on select flights within Canada, US, Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific.

How AC Bid Upgrade works

At any time up until 48 hours before your flight, you can:

• Make an offer for an upgrade. Just fill in your booking details above to get started.


• Change or cancel your offer, provided it has not already been accepted.

We will send you an email to let you know whether your offer was accepted within 36 to 48 hours prior to your departure.*

• If it is accepted, your credit card will be charged for the amount you bid. Your upgrade will appear on your boarding pass.


• If your offer is not accepted, you won't be charged and you’ll keep the seat you have.

* Successful upgrades are non-transferable, non-refundable, and are valid only on the flight and date shown.

A higher level of comfort and service