To get a better flight experience with Etihad, passengers can always upgrade to a higher class and enjoy the benefits. If you want to do an Etihad Airways Business class upgrade, then you have to make an online bid with the airline, and you will only get upgraded once the bid is accepted. Given are the instructions to make your online bid for the upgrade:

• Visit the Etihad website or open the official mobile application.
• Choose the "Manage" section and press the option to upgrade the flight.
• Write down the "Booking Reference/Ticket number" and "Last Name" as described on the ticket.
• Select the "Business Class" and make your bid.
• If the bid is accepted, then the airline will send an email, and you need to pay the relevant charges.

How much should I offer for a business class upgrade?

The charges to upgrade to business class on Etihad mostly depend on the destination you are traveling to. The starting price for a bid is around $500 and might even go up to $5000 as per your budget. However, you must remember that the higher you bid, the more chances you have to get accepted.

How do I get a complimentary upgrade to business class?

Etihad offers complimentary upgrade to miles member once they reach to a certain status. If you have the membership of Etihad Guest, then you will earn miles points every time you make the reservation. These points can later on be used to upgrade to business class.