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
Jan 6, 2023, 6:25 am
#136
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 1,656
If I bid the current minimum amount (points) and later the minimum drops - will there be a way to know/rebid?
Or - is there a benefit to bidding early vs late?
This is for TATL on a320, Y to PE (which feels to be more valuable than on a widebody), currently 18K points.
Or - is there a benefit to bidding early vs late?
This is for TATL on a320, Y to PE (which feels to be more valuable than on a widebody), currently 18K points.
Jan 7, 2023, 2:58 am
#137
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: CPH
Programs: Eurobonus gold, Finnair silver
Posts: 41
Bid 43k to upgrade from economy to business cph-ewr, confirmed 5 hours before takeoff. that was the lowest “medium” bid level. Didn’t get an email strangely just saw my seat change online. Not sure why I bid so much but here I am in business… there’s a special place in hell for people who complain about business class flights after all.
Checked how much it would be to upgrade at the airport:50k eco to bus
25k eco to plus
35k plus to bus
Checked how much it would be to upgrade at the airport:50k eco to bus
25k eco to plus
35k plus to bus
Jan 11, 2023, 7:20 am
#140
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 18
It’s my first time flying SAS longhaul and first time using the new bidding system for upgrades. I’m traveling with a friend. When I make a bid and bid would be accepted do both travellers have to upgrade to get the offer? My friend will most likely not want to pay for the upgrade, but I myself really would like to sit in business for the CPH-LAX leg.
In the past with Finnair it was possible to only upgrade whom ever you wanted even though you bid for all passengers when making the bid (if my memory serves me correctly, lately only upgraded woth points with Finnair).
In the past with Finnair it was possible to only upgrade whom ever you wanted even though you bid for all passengers when making the bid (if my memory serves me correctly, lately only upgraded woth points with Finnair).
Jan 11, 2023, 7:23 am
#141
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 18
It’s my first time flying SAS longhaul and first time using the new bidding system for upgrades. I’m traveling with a friend. When I make a bid and bid would be accepted do both travellers have to upgrade to get the offer? My friend will most likely not want to pay for the upgrade, but I myself really would like to sit in business for the CPH-LAX leg.
In the past with Finnair it was possible to only upgrade whom ever you wanted even though you bid for all passengers when making the bid (if my memory serves me correctly, lately only upgraded woth points with Finnair).
In the past with Finnair it was possible to only upgrade whom ever you wanted even though you bid for all passengers when making the bid (if my memory serves me correctly, lately only upgraded woth points with Finnair).
Jan 11, 2023, 8:32 am
#142
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: UME 🇸🇪 / NWI🇬🇧
Programs: SJ, SAS, DL
Posts: 1,699
Jan 11, 2023, 9:17 am
#143
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 45° North
Programs: DL DM MM, HH Diamond
Posts: 10,196
Hello all - looking for some decision help for an upcoming SAS trip (first time on the airline and first time dealing with bidding).
Trip details: SFO-CPH-LAX in May:
Option 1: Plus both directions ~$780 (would try to bid for both directions)
Option 2: Business out/Plus return ~$1950 (would try to bid for the return)
Option 3: Business both direction ~$3050
I'm leaning towards option 2 unless there is a high probability of an accepted bid for business class on the SFO-CPH segment for less than the $1200 difference now. Would love any thoughts from those more experienced with the upgrade process. Thanks!
Trip details: SFO-CPH-LAX in May:
Option 1: Plus both directions ~$780 (would try to bid for both directions)
Option 2: Business out/Plus return ~$1950 (would try to bid for the return)
Option 3: Business both direction ~$3050
I'm leaning towards option 2 unless there is a high probability of an accepted bid for business class on the SFO-CPH segment for less than the $1200 difference now. Would love any thoughts from those more experienced with the upgrade process. Thanks!
Jan 12, 2023, 7:56 pm
#145
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,156
The upgrades don't get the full points for the upgraded class anymore. There is a lump sum of points depending on the specific upgrade step. It has not been reported whether these points post through to other programs.
Jan 16, 2023, 1:55 am
#146
Join Date: Jan 2023
Programs: Eurobonus Gold
Posts: 9
Hi all
Thanks for a great forum.
What is your experience on the minimum ask level changing as you get closer to depart date?
I'm flying CPH-ORD-CPH next week (outbound 22/1 homebound 25/1) and looking at upgrading Go --> Business. I'm EBG status.
Current minimum point bid is 44,000. There is amble room (less than 50% booked). Wondering if you've seen the minimum ask drop as we get closer to depart date since there's plenty of room. Thus should I just bid now or wait until closer to depart date?
Thanks!
Thanks for a great forum.
What is your experience on the minimum ask level changing as you get closer to depart date?
I'm flying CPH-ORD-CPH next week (outbound 22/1 homebound 25/1) and looking at upgrading Go --> Business. I'm EBG status.
Current minimum point bid is 44,000. There is amble room (less than 50% booked). Wondering if you've seen the minimum ask drop as we get closer to depart date since there's plenty of room. Thus should I just bid now or wait until closer to depart date?
Thanks!
Jan 16, 2023, 8:04 am
#148
Join Date: Jan 2023
Programs: Eurobonus Gold
Posts: 9
blog.awardfares.com/seatmaps/ is great, fast and free (only works on Star Alliance flights).
Otherwise use Expertflyer's seatalert (but requires login and has limit on # of lookups)
Last edited by cdsfriis; Jan 16, 2023 at 8:05 am Reason: wanted to quote the question
Jan 18, 2023, 8:14 am
#149
Join Date: Jan 2023
Programs: Eurobonus Gold
Posts: 9
Hi all
Thanks for a great forum.
What is your experience on the minimum ask level changing as you get closer to depart date?
I'm flying CPH-ORD-CPH next week (outbound 22/1 homebound 25/1) and looking at upgrading Go --> Business. I'm EBG status.
Current minimum point bid is 44,000. There is amble room (less than 50% booked). Wondering if you've seen the minimum ask drop as we get closer to depart date since there's plenty of room. Thus should I just bid now or wait until closer to depart date?
Thanks!
Thanks for a great forum.
What is your experience on the minimum ask level changing as you get closer to depart date?
I'm flying CPH-ORD-CPH next week (outbound 22/1 homebound 25/1) and looking at upgrading Go --> Business. I'm EBG status.
Current minimum point bid is 44,000. There is amble room (less than 50% booked). Wondering if you've seen the minimum ask drop as we get closer to depart date since there's plenty of room. Thus should I just bid now or wait until closer to depart date?
Thanks!