Last edit by: Nick Art
Plusgrade is no longer in use by SAS. They run their own bid process as of February 2nd 2022.
These are the new terms and conditions: https://www.flysas.com/travel/upgrad...rade-tc-en.pdf.
As a major change to the flow, successful bids no longer earn points from the upgraded booking class, but gets a fixed number of additional points depending on the regions of the flight:
Within and between Sweden, Denmark (incl The Faeroe Islands), Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia
These are the new terms and conditions: https://www.flysas.com/travel/upgrad...rade-tc-en.pdf.
As a major change to the flow, successful bids no longer earn points from the upgraded booking class, but gets a fixed number of additional points depending on the regions of the flight:
Within and between Sweden, Denmark (incl The Faeroe Islands), Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia
- SAS Go to SAS Plus: 250 Basispoints
- SAS Go to SAS Plus: 500 Basispoints
- SAS Go to SAS Plus: 1500 Basispoints
- SAS Plus to SAS Business: 1500 Basispoints
- SAS Go to SAS Business: 3000 Basispoints
SAS Upgrade Bid System Master Thread
#481
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Probably not too far away from wherever you are
Programs: SAS EBD, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United MileagePlus Silver
Posts: 171
Hi all.... it's been a while since I was active on here but I popped in to ask a quick question.
I have a short intra-EU flight tomorrow which I upgraded from Go to Plus with points.
With the new program does this mean no status points? or status points for my go ticket instead of Plus?
I get it, it seemed too good a deal to upgrade on points and earn most of those back
I have a short intra-EU flight tomorrow which I upgraded from Go to Plus with points.
With the new program does this mean no status points? or status points for my go ticket instead of Plus?
I get it, it seemed too good a deal to upgrade on points and earn most of those back
From the website (https://www.flysas.com/en/travel-inf...rd/upgrades/):
UPGRADE WITH POINTS OR MONEY
You can pay for an upgrade using EuroBonus points or credit card. If you win a bid paid with a credit card, you'll earn additional Basic points on top of the points you will earn based on your original booking class. The number of points earned is based on destination and upgraded travel class.
If you have paid the bid with points, no additional EuroBonus points will be earned for your Upgrade.
Regardless of payment option, you still earn points on your original ticket/booking class.
Last edited by dark_phoenix; Jan 7, 2024 at 3:18 am
#483
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Probably not too far away from wherever you are
Programs: SAS EBD, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United MileagePlus Silver
Posts: 171
We have to wait for official news, but very likely they will kill off the EB programme and move into Flying Blue once everything gets approved. Whether they grandfather in EB Lifetime status is an open question. Let's hope they are gentle with us Other threads within the EB forum have more insight on this topic, so keep an eye out over those threads.
#484
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Probably not too far away from wherever you are
Programs: SAS EBD, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United MileagePlus Silver
Posts: 171
Does anyone know off the top of their head how much SAS charges for at-the-airport upgrades from Economy to Business for TATL flights to the BOS/EWR?
I don't mind paying for the upgraded experience. I do mind giving them 10k to do so on an empty flight (I know SAS and I are valuing their product differently). It's a nearly empty flight in all sections, I so I am thinking to just get to the airport early on the day of departure and just see what's available. Earning points isn't important to me as re-qualified for my status level a long time ago.
I don't mind paying for the upgraded experience. I do mind giving them 10k to do so on an empty flight (I know SAS and I are valuing their product differently). It's a nearly empty flight in all sections, I so I am thinking to just get to the airport early on the day of departure and just see what's available. Earning points isn't important to me as re-qualified for my status level a long time ago.
#485
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
The intent to change to Flying Blue only exists if AFKL acquires the Castlelake share of the bailout. While EB is becoming a SkyTeam program instead of StarAlliance, the real question is what happens with your lifetime status in case do they eventually migrate to Flying Blue.
#486
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 18
Hey guys,
I have a lot of miles to burn on SAS and already being gold on Air France I don't see any benefit of staying with SAS.
Now I have a tricky question...
If I book a premium eco flight and use my miles to upgrade to Business and then change the FF number into another star alliance, will SAS let the upgrade go trough? into what class will I accrue miles, A or J or something else?
I have a lot of miles to burn on SAS and already being gold on Air France I don't see any benefit of staying with SAS.
Now I have a tricky question...
If I book a premium eco flight and use my miles to upgrade to Business and then change the FF number into another star alliance, will SAS let the upgrade go trough? into what class will I accrue miles, A or J or something else?
#487
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EWR/PHL/JFK
Programs: A3*G, AS MVPG, UA, AA
Posts: 610
Hey guys,
I have a lot of miles to burn on SAS and already being gold on Air France I don't see any benefit of staying with SAS.
Now I have a tricky question...
If I book a premium eco flight and use my miles to upgrade to Business and then change the FF number into another star alliance, will SAS let the upgrade go trough? into what class will I accrue miles, A or J or something else?
I have a lot of miles to burn on SAS and already being gold on Air France I don't see any benefit of staying with SAS.
Now I have a tricky question...
If I book a premium eco flight and use my miles to upgrade to Business and then change the FF number into another star alliance, will SAS let the upgrade go trough? into what class will I accrue miles, A or J or something else?
don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to change the FF number at checkin at least.
#488
Join Date: Jan 2024
Posts: 1
Hej,
I have a question for people more experiences with SAS upgrades. I bid for an upgrade (Economy to Plus) for Saturday, ARN-EWR, 16k points + silver booster benefit. The website says that the emails if you bid was successful or not go out 6-25 hours before departure.
I’ve been following how many seats are available to book in the Plus cabin in the past days, and it went from 21 seats on Tuesday to 4 seats today. I really doubt that 17 Plus seats were sold in 2 days, 3 days before departure. Is there a different way to upgrade? I heard before that some people knew they will be upgraded with SAS a week before or so, so it doesn’t seem like it is through the bidding system described on their website. Thanks in advance!
I have a question for people more experiences with SAS upgrades. I bid for an upgrade (Economy to Plus) for Saturday, ARN-EWR, 16k points + silver booster benefit. The website says that the emails if you bid was successful or not go out 6-25 hours before departure.
I’ve been following how many seats are available to book in the Plus cabin in the past days, and it went from 21 seats on Tuesday to 4 seats today. I really doubt that 17 Plus seats were sold in 2 days, 3 days before departure. Is there a different way to upgrade? I heard before that some people knew they will be upgraded with SAS a week before or so, so it doesn’t seem like it is through the bidding system described on their website. Thanks in advance!
#489
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Probably not too far away from wherever you are
Programs: SAS EBD, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United MileagePlus Silver
Posts: 171
So just an update from me.
Was looking to book an upgrade from Economy to Business for CPH-BOS on Jan 13th
Up until 4 days ago, SAS was asking for 10,600kr for a bid. Then the bid price dropped to 4500kr. I placed a bid on Jan 11th. Got a notification today (Jan 12th) that the bid won - 23 hours before departure.
Happy that SAS lowered the price to something more palatable and that my bid went through with so much advanced notice. Even got to pick my favourite seat
Was looking to book an upgrade from Economy to Business for CPH-BOS on Jan 13th
Up until 4 days ago, SAS was asking for 10,600kr for a bid. Then the bid price dropped to 4500kr. I placed a bid on Jan 11th. Got a notification today (Jan 12th) that the bid won - 23 hours before departure.
Happy that SAS lowered the price to something more palatable and that my bid went through with so much advanced notice. Even got to pick my favourite seat
#490
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 30
Hej,
I have a question for people more experiences with SAS upgrades. I bid for an upgrade (Economy to Plus) for Saturday, ARN-EWR, 16k points + silver booster benefit. The website says that the emails if you bid was successful or not go out 6-25 hours before departure.
I’ve been following how many seats are available to book in the Plus cabin in the past days, and it went from 21 seats on Tuesday to 4 seats today. I really doubt that 17 Plus seats were sold in 2 days, 3 days before departure. Is there a different way to upgrade? I heard before that some people knew they will be upgraded with SAS a week before or so, so it doesn’t seem like it is through the bidding system described on their website. Thanks in advance!
I have a question for people more experiences with SAS upgrades. I bid for an upgrade (Economy to Plus) for Saturday, ARN-EWR, 16k points + silver booster benefit. The website says that the emails if you bid was successful or not go out 6-25 hours before departure.
I’ve been following how many seats are available to book in the Plus cabin in the past days, and it went from 21 seats on Tuesday to 4 seats today. I really doubt that 17 Plus seats were sold in 2 days, 3 days before departure. Is there a different way to upgrade? I heard before that some people knew they will be upgraded with SAS a week before or so, so it doesn’t seem like it is through the bidding system described on their website. Thanks in advance!
Way back. Arn to Ewr. Minimum bid 460. This time I bid 580. Upgrades cleared at 6 hours. Economy to business.
#493
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,157
#494
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NOVA
Programs: IHG Rewards Platinum, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, UA/DL/AA Back of the plane...
Posts: 4,612
When does SAS tend to adjust the minimum bids for upgrades (IF they do?). The minimum bid from Plus to Business has been 720 EUR each direction for IAD-CPH since I bought my tickets in August for travel late April.
And my understanding the upgrade is just for the seat. No extra baggage or partner lounge access (we are flying from IAD - no SAS lounge). Is that correct. (I do know it is the mileage accrual for original booking class based on other posts here)
And my understanding the upgrade is just for the seat. No extra baggage or partner lounge access (we are flying from IAD - no SAS lounge). Is that correct. (I do know it is the mileage accrual for original booking class based on other posts here)
#495
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Probably not too far away from wherever you are
Programs: SAS EBD, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, United MileagePlus Silver
Posts: 171
When does SAS tend to adjust the minimum bids for upgrades (IF they do?). The minimum bid from Plus to Business has been 720 EUR each direction for IAD-CPH since I bought my tickets in August for travel late April.
And my understanding the upgrade is just for the seat. No extra baggage or partner lounge access (we are flying from IAD - no SAS lounge). Is that correct. (I do know it is the mileage accrual for original booking class based on other posts here)
And my understanding the upgrade is just for the seat. No extra baggage or partner lounge access (we are flying from IAD - no SAS lounge). Is that correct. (I do know it is the mileage accrual for original booking class based on other posts here)
To summarise this thread, things tend to start to become clearer about 2-4 days before the bidding stops. And the prices can go up or down during that time. In fact, they can change up to the point that the bidding time ends. Bidding prices from the US to Europe tend to be more expensive as it seems more people look to upgrade as it's an overnight flight. If you bid fails, you can always make an effort to see if their is a possibilty to upgrade at the airport (if you do that, all you are buying is the seat)
ETA: I can give you a live example. I want to upgrade my upcoming flight from ORD to CPH (economy to business). Two weeks ago SAS wanted 10,500kr for the upgrade. 10 days ago the price dropped to 4,500kr so I placed a bid. Yesterday (6 days to go) the price went back to 10,500kr. The only difference is that since the last time I checked they sold 4 more business class seats. As I have an exit row seat in economy, I don't value the upgrade at 10k SEK. So I keep my (now too low) bid to see if it drops again. If it doesn'tand I lose my bid, I will try and get an airport upgrade if there are seats available as it's usually cheaper than 10k SEK (I don't really need the points right now so skipping over them isn't a problem for me).
As for other questions, I defer to the website (I don't have time to go link it). In summary, your baggage allowance stays the same. Paying with cash for an upgrade gets you a fixed amount of additional basic points plus the points your ticket would have earned anyway.
Last edited by dark_phoenix; Jan 15, 2024 at 2:29 am