Originally Posted by
pooran
I have attached a screen from Cathay pacific. There is no indication that, upgrade is possible without paying extra miles. Is the message hidden?
There are 3 ways to upgrade on CX:
1. miles
2. upgrade instrument
3. fare difference between your fare and the fare for the cabin you wish to fly
#3 is not always possible, and when it is, you're usually better off buying the premium ticket in the first place.