Sep 27, 2016, 8:36 am
Last edit by: yahrite808
Please report results of your bids
Include date, airports, # of pax, your bid/seat
Successful
Aug 10, 2016, HNL-SFO, 2 pax, cost of upgrade at check-in
Sep 30, 2016, SJC-OGG, 2 pax, $225
Sep XX, 2017 OGG-LAX, 1 pax $335
Sep XX, 2017 OGG-SEA, 1 pax $375
Sep 23, 2017 SFO-HNL, 2 pax $335 ea
July 14, 2018 OAK-OGG 2 pax $245 ea (minimum bid). Note that 5 F seats were available at 48 hours prior.
October 14, 2018 HNL - LAX $300 (min bid) red eye flight.
November 2, 2018 LAX-LIH 2 pax, $300 each
Feb 16, 2019 OGG-SJC 2 pax $330 ea (only two F seats available 48 hours prior)
July 2022 HNL > PDX 1 pax $300
Unsuccessful
Jun 22, 2016, OAK-HNL, 3 pax, $200
Jun 29, 2016, HNL-OAK, 3 pax, $200
Aug 10, 2016, HNL-SFO, 4 pax, lowest level
Sep 23, 2016, SFO-OGG, 2 pax, lowest level
Sep 29, 2016, OAK-HNL, 3 pax, $200
Jun 23, 2017, PHX-HNL, 1 pax $305
Aug 6, 2017, HNL-LAS, 2 pax, $310
Mar 4, 2018, PHX-HNL, 1 pax, $450
April 2019, HNL-LAS, 2 pax, $420
July 29, 2019 PDX - HNL (A321) $375
Include date, airports, # of pax, your bid/seat
Successful
Aug 10, 2016, HNL-SFO, 2 pax, cost of upgrade at check-in
Sep 30, 2016, SJC-OGG, 2 pax, $225
Sep XX, 2017 OGG-LAX, 1 pax $335
Sep XX, 2017 OGG-SEA, 1 pax $375
Sep 23, 2017 SFO-HNL, 2 pax $335 ea
July 14, 2018 OAK-OGG 2 pax $245 ea (minimum bid). Note that 5 F seats were available at 48 hours prior.
October 14, 2018 HNL - LAX $300 (min bid) red eye flight.
November 2, 2018 LAX-LIH 2 pax, $300 each
Feb 16, 2019 OGG-SJC 2 pax $330 ea (only two F seats available 48 hours prior)
July 2022 HNL > PDX 1 pax $300
Unsuccessful
Jun 22, 2016, OAK-HNL, 3 pax, $200
Jun 29, 2016, HNL-OAK, 3 pax, $200
Aug 10, 2016, HNL-SFO, 4 pax, lowest level
Sep 23, 2016, SFO-OGG, 2 pax, lowest level
Sep 29, 2016, OAK-HNL, 3 pax, $200
Jun 23, 2017, PHX-HNL, 1 pax $305
Aug 6, 2017, HNL-LAS, 2 pax, $310
Mar 4, 2018, PHX-HNL, 1 pax, $450
April 2019, HNL-LAS, 2 pax, $420
July 29, 2019 PDX - HNL (A321) $375
Hawaiian Airlines - Bid-Up to First Class
Sep 22, 2017, 7:24 am
#91
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: near to SFO and LHR
Programs: BA Gold, B6 Mosiac, VS, AA, DL (and a legacy UA 2MM)
Posts: 2,274
Upgraded SFO->HNL for $335 ea (Wiki updated). Checked ExpertFlyer before and after, and it looks like 1 or 2 others did the same. I probably overbid, however, as there are still F seats for sale 
Sep 22, 2017, 8:41 am
#92
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Glob
Posts: 369
Bid Up Seat Assignments
I understand that you can't choose seats during the bid up process, but has anyone had experience (once confirmed) of HA trying to put parties of 2 together?
My wife and I are travelling in Nov, and right now I see several single seats mixed throughout the F cabin. I know there is no guarantee, but I am curious if HA will at least make an effort to put us together if our bid is in fact successful.
My wife and I are travelling in Nov, and right now I see several single seats mixed throughout the F cabin. I know there is no guarantee, but I am curious if HA will at least make an effort to put us together if our bid is in fact successful.
Sep 22, 2017, 9:18 am
#93
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: near to SFO and LHR
Programs: BA Gold, B6 Mosiac, VS, AA, DL (and a legacy UA 2MM)
Posts: 2,274
By the way, on our latest one, HA sent the "congratulations" email at about 10pm Hawaiian time the night prior to T-24, so you can always go in and move yourself after that time. I do understand that the most desirable seats might already be assigned
Sep 26, 2017, 3:50 pm
#94
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 244
Hello There,
I would like to try to upgrade my SFO-HNL flight. I could bid now (lowest bid starting at 205$)
I am Hawaiian Gold as they were happy to match my other frequent flyer tier and I now I read one of the benefits is:
"Discounted upgrades with Online Check-in 24 hours prior to
Departure for North America flights on Hawaiian Airlines"
Does anyone know how the price at online check in compares to the bidding? I can imagine it would be higher?
I would like to try to upgrade my SFO-HNL flight. I could bid now (lowest bid starting at 205$)
I am Hawaiian Gold as they were happy to match my other frequent flyer tier and I now I read one of the benefits is:
"Discounted upgrades with Online Check-in 24 hours prior to
Departure for North America flights on Hawaiian Airlines"
Does anyone know how the price at online check in compares to the bidding? I can imagine it would be higher?
Sep 27, 2017, 12:41 am
#95
Join Date: May 2012
Location: HNL
Programs: AS MVPG, HA Plat
Posts: 1,268
Hello There,
I would like to try to upgrade my SFO-HNL flight. I could bid now (lowest bid starting at 205$)
I am Hawaiian Gold as they were happy to match my other frequent flyer tier and I now I read one of the benefits is:
"Discounted upgrades with Online Check-in 24 hours prior to
Departure for North America flights on Hawaiian Airlines"
Does anyone know how the price at online check in compares to the bidding? I can imagine it would be higher?
I would like to try to upgrade my SFO-HNL flight. I could bid now (lowest bid starting at 205$)
I am Hawaiian Gold as they were happy to match my other frequent flyer tier and I now I read one of the benefits is:
"Discounted upgrades with Online Check-in 24 hours prior to
Departure for North America flights on Hawaiian Airlines"
Does anyone know how the price at online check in compares to the bidding? I can imagine it would be higher?
Apr 18, 2018, 1:59 pm
#98
Join Date: May 2014
Location: HNL
Programs: UA MMGold, AS100K, Hawaiian Plat, BA Gold, DL Plat, Hyatt Disc, Hilton Gld, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 35
SFO-OGG Mar 19 Success $375 - 1 Pax
SFO-OGG Mar 19
One Passenger
Bid $375
Accepted approx. 32 hours prior to departure.
One Passenger
Bid $375
Accepted approx. 32 hours prior to departure.
Jul 6, 2018, 6:50 pm
#101
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA USA
Programs: Piggly Wiggly "Shop the Pig!" Preferred Shopper
Posts: 57,075
Put in a bid just now for $245 per (minimum bid), OAK-OGG on a flight next week for 2 persons. I don't expect a win, but you never know.
Expertflyer.com reports that 5 F seats are available right now. Maybe there is hope.
ETA: bid accepted! There were 5 F seats available at the 48 hour mark. There is still 1 left, so I'm guessing that two other seats were upgraded via bidding. Maybe that last seat will go to an elite for free.
Expertflyer.com reports that 5 F seats are available right now. Maybe there is hope.
ETA: bid accepted! There were 5 F seats available at the 48 hour mark. There is still 1 left, so I'm guessing that two other seats were upgraded via bidding. Maybe that last seat will go to an elite for free.
Last edited by dhuey; Jul 13, 2018 at 9:44 am
Aug 6, 2018, 11:09 am
#103
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1
HA flight 42:
July 8th SFO to OGG $370 bid accepted 29 hours prior to departure
July 22nd OGG to SFO $370 bid accepted! 26 hours prior to departure
=) Wish I had found this thread prior to bidding too much. But, 1st class lie flat has absolutely ruined me for life. The attendants were so genuine and happy! Wonderful flight, 2nd one on my bday, and it's the 1st time I was like "NO I WANT IT TO GO LONGER!!!" lol
July 8th SFO to OGG $370 bid accepted 29 hours prior to departure
July 22nd OGG to SFO $370 bid accepted! 26 hours prior to departure
=) Wish I had found this thread prior to bidding too much. But, 1st class lie flat has absolutely ruined me for life. The attendants were so genuine and happy! Wonderful flight, 2nd one on my bday, and it's the 1st time I was like "NO I WANT IT TO GO LONGER!!!" lol
Aug 8, 2018, 2:00 pm
#104
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 187
Hi all,
I'm completely new to Hawaiian Airlines, have never flown them before and obviously therefore don't have any status.
I am planning in the next day or two to book a return flight SJC-OGG in November. Economy is $532. First Class is $1229, too much of a premium for me to pay for an approx 5hr flight.
I'd love to try to bid for an upgrade though.
I'm looking for advice on how much to bid (per person for 2 pax).
I see I can bid on their website. If I don't get an e-mail invite to bid, should I just go ahead and submit a bid anyway (if eligible)?
Is it better to bid right away or wait until shortly before the flight?
We would be looking to book a full vacation through Hawaiian - hotel, flights, car. Not sure if that somehow matters in the bidding process, but thought I'd ask here anyway.
Dates are SJC-OGG on Nov 10 and return OGG-SJC on Nov 17
Thanks!
I'm completely new to Hawaiian Airlines, have never flown them before and obviously therefore don't have any status.
I am planning in the next day or two to book a return flight SJC-OGG in November. Economy is $532. First Class is $1229, too much of a premium for me to pay for an approx 5hr flight.
I'd love to try to bid for an upgrade though.
I'm looking for advice on how much to bid (per person for 2 pax).
I see I can bid on their website. If I don't get an e-mail invite to bid, should I just go ahead and submit a bid anyway (if eligible)?
Is it better to bid right away or wait until shortly before the flight?
We would be looking to book a full vacation through Hawaiian - hotel, flights, car. Not sure if that somehow matters in the bidding process, but thought I'd ask here anyway.
Dates are SJC-OGG on Nov 10 and return OGG-SJC on Nov 17
Thanks!