Apr 28, 2016, 5:01 am
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
Apr 11, 2024, 10:03 pm
#556
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NOVA
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I see folks comment on expert flyer seat counts... I only see unassigned open seats but that means nothing.
Anyone have insight on IAD to CPH on April 21st?
Anyone have insight on IAD to CPH on April 21st?
Apr 12, 2024, 2:03 am
#557
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 18
Airport price was ca. EUR 20 above the minimum bid - something like EUR 980. Same for SAS Plus, which was around EUR 345 at the airport. There are 2 open seats in business.
Apr 12, 2024, 9:50 am
#558
Join Date: Dec 2022
Programs: UA1K
Posts: 464
At least it’s consistent. I think one time the minimum bid was $790 and they wanted $2k+ at the gate
Apr 12, 2024, 9:51 am
#559
Join Date: Dec 2022
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Posts: 464
Edit: I just checked on SAS and it looks like 8 seats left in economy, 1 seat left in Plus and no seats in business. ExpertFlyer says the same unfortunately
Last edited by unitedwildcat; Apr 12, 2024 at 9:56 am
Apr 12, 2024, 4:22 pm
#560
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: NOVA
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if you don’t have ExpertFlyer one way to check for seat counts is to just put increase the number of passengers in the flight search until it shows that flight as booked full. And of course SAS will show “X seats left” when there’s a limited number available
Edit: I just checked on SAS and it looks like 8 seats left in economy, 1 seat left in Plus and no seats in business. ExpertFlyer says the same unfortunately
Edit: I just checked on SAS and it looks like 8 seats left in economy, 1 seat left in Plus and no seats in business. ExpertFlyer says the same unfortunately
And that is seats for sale - so probably means it is overbooked in all classes! And for sure looks like people are not paying for preassigned seats (we booked our flight prior to the implementation of charges last fall)
We will be happy with our Plus seats and use the money not spent on upgrades on a great meal or something else special on our holiday!
Apr 14, 2024, 2:44 am
#561
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: *G, used to be with TK but left due to their corruption and political ties
Posts: 4,406
This is a good method, just beware that it shows the number of seats for sale at this price. Meaning it may show only 4 seats available but in reality 30 seats are available since the system will never go beyond 9 in availability.
Apr 14, 2024, 5:10 am
#562
Join Date: Dec 2022
Programs: UA1K
Posts: 464
in other news: My upgrade for CPH-NYC cleared at T-24. I bid $240 to go from Plus to business, which is the cheapest minimum I’ve seen flying this route. Minimum bid had jumped to $410, but EF showed wide availability so I stuck with the $240. Not a bad way to go for my final flight with SAS
Apr 14, 2024, 9:20 am
#563
Join Date: Apr 2024
Posts: 2
yeah agreed. I would recommend starting your search to check availability with 9 adults. Even with EF it will only show up to 9.
in other news: My upgrade for CPH-NYC cleared at T-24. I bid $240 to go from Plus to business, which is the cheapest minimum I’ve seen flying this route. Minimum bid had jumped to $410, but EF showed wide availability so I stuck with the $240. Not a bad way to go for my final flight with SAS
in other news: My upgrade for CPH-NYC cleared at T-24. I bid $240 to go from Plus to business, which is the cheapest minimum I’ve seen flying this route. Minimum bid had jumped to $410, but EF showed wide availability so I stuck with the $240. Not a bad way to go for my final flight with SAS
p.s. entirely new to this upgrading/bidding thing.
Apr 14, 2024, 9:26 am
#564
Join Date: Dec 2022
Programs: UA1K
Posts: 464
Curious to see if your $240 bid will be accepted! My husband and I fly CPH-NYC next week and the minimum bid is $240 to go from PE to BC. ExpertFlyer shows around 22 free seats.. I think there is a high chance of getting BC for a really low bid?
p.s. entirely new to this upgrading/bidding thing.
p.s. entirely new to this upgrading/bidding thing.
Apr 17, 2024, 9:18 pm
#566
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So my flight went from $240 to $410 as a minimum bid for me from Plus to Business.... It started at $790 a few months ago and I bid when it dropped. What surprises me is that the flight has been showing no business class seats available for sale and no Plus seats either. Six seats in economy are available for sale. So pretty sure it is overbooked in all cabins. Why would they monkey with the bid levels when no one is going to get an upgraded?
Apr 21, 2024, 2:14 pm
#568
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: EHAM
Posts: 2
Upgraded at the check-in counter from Y to Y+ between OSL-EWR in March. At the time SK were flying their A321LR on this route which only has 12 Y+ seats.
Was quoted 3999 NOK (~350 EUR) by the agent. The minimum bid prior to OLCI was 350 EUR, which I think reflects the scarcity of premium seats on this narrow body.
Was quoted 3999 NOK (~350 EUR) by the agent. The minimum bid prior to OLCI was 350 EUR, which I think reflects the scarcity of premium seats on this narrow body.
Apr 22, 2024, 12:03 am
#569
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, AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 173
So my flight went from $240 to $410 as a minimum bid for me from Plus to Business.... It started at $790 a few months ago and I bid when it dropped. What surprises me is that the flight has been showing no business class seats available for sale and no Plus seats either. Six seats in economy are available for sale. So pretty sure it is overbooked in all cabins. Why would they monkey with the bid levels when no one is going to get an upgraded?
Apr 22, 2024, 1:52 pm
#570
Join Date: Sep 2002
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No upgrade. None for sale at the counter. Not an empty seat on the flight at departure.
My first time flying SK Plus. I have I was quite impressed and the flight attendants were really quite good. Did not like the lavatory situation. business clearly blocked off and had to use the "rest of the cabin" lavs. Not a big deal but if one premium product (Plus) does not get dedicated lavs whey does another?
Food was quite decent.
I am still too old to not fly business....