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How to upgrade seats with Philippine Airlines?

Obtain details to upgrade your seats with Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines encourages you to fly confidently to your required destination and get the services at affordable fares. It makes it convenient to manage your booking and easily pick your comfortable seat. The airline gives you an excellent opportunity when you upgrade a Philippine Airlines seat within a predetermined price range that you can choose during the upgrade process.

Simple process to upgrade flight with PAL

You can simply bid for an upgrade to higher cabin class up to 36 hours before your flight departure. Philippine offers to check your eligibility for seat upgrades by entering your booking reference and last name. You can also use your credit card details, which help you book your flight ticket and get permission to upgrade your seat before a scheduled departure. If you want to upgrade your heart but have doubts, take a few easy steps to do so.

  • First, visit the Philippine Airlines booking website, go to Manage Booking, and choose the flight upgrade section on the same page.
  • Enter the passenger's reference number and last name, click on the Find My Booking section, and choose your seat.
  • Remember to click on the terms and conditions for upgrading your seat and check eligibility for the seat upgrade.
  • Select the Bid for an upgrade to higher cabin class and select your favorite seat to upgrade, and for that, you must remember to check your email from your airline.
  • Select a Premium Economy or Business Class upgrade, review your upgrade with an excellent seat, and go to the payment information.

How much should you pay for a flight upgrade with PAL?

When you choose to upgrade your flight with PAL, you might be asked to make a one-way fee by selecting the routes that come in the range of USD 65 for Luzon, $85 for Visayas, and $90 for Mindanao. For a first-class seat upgrade, you must pay an average Philippine Airlines upgrade fee between $93 to $658; for Premium Economy to Business, must pay $260 on each one-way flight. If you wish to get more details about the upgrade fee, you must check with the routes and select the best cabin class to make your trip comfortable every time. 

Seat upgrade policy on PAL

When you consider upgrading your seat right after booking your flight ticket online, you receive an email as a confirmation before a flight departure. To avoid trouble while upgrading your seat, go through the policy and complete your task conveniently. 

You need to remember that you will not upgrade your seat for free, and it may ask you to upgrade your flight to select your best seat until boarding. Get some essential points for seat upgrades and avoid unwarranted trouble easily.

  • You can upgrade your seat within 24 hours and check the availability of the fare classes that you can select during the seat upgrade.
  • When you upgrade your flight to business class at the airport, it will be cheaper, and choose your favorite seat to travel.
  • Upgrade your seat during a check-in service at the airport, and for that, you must reach the airport within 4 hours and pay the charges accordingly.
  • When you book your flight ticket without selecting any Economy and business class ticket, you must purchase a full-fare ticket and request an upgrade with PAL.

Is the Philippine Airlines premium economy worth it?

Yes, the Philippine Airline Economy is worth purchasing when you wish to get a long-haul flight that you can upgrade simply. You will get a separate cabin and choose any priority boarding service.

How do I upgrade from economy to business class in PAL?

When you wish to upgrade from Economy to Business Class in PAL, you must perform online check-in within 24 hours before flight departure. Select Economy class to upgrade to Business class, enter the payment details, and check your email for upgrade confirmation. 

How can I contact PAL about a seat upgrade?

To enjoy the priority check-in boarding service and get an excellent baggage allowance, you must upgrade your seat. If you need help regarding upgrading a seat on PAL, dial +632 8855-8888 or 1-800-435-9725 and ask your concern to get the answer from a representative team conveniently.