UpgradeMe

Want to enjoy the perks of Business Class without the price tag?

Say hello to UpgradeMe Premium Bid

How to UpgradeMe Premium Bid

Make an offer

Determine the amount you're willing to pay to upgrade.

Enter payment details

Enter your card details. You'll only be charged if your offer is successful.

Review and submit

Cross your fingers! You can change your offer right up until you are advised of your offer's outcome.

If you're successful

We'll send an email no later than three hours before your departure advising you of your upgrade.

Are you eligible to make an upgrade offer?

If you’re travelling on a Virgin Australia flight and ticket number, you may be eligible to bid for an upgrade to our Business Class cabin on eligible Domestic and International flights.

Availability of Business class is subject to change. For example, Business class seats not available to book today may become available closer to flight departure.

Experience our Business Class cabin

Indulge in second-to-none space and comfort. Relax in (or work from) your luxurious leather seat and enjoy a delicious plated meal from our Business class menu, boasting fresh and contemporary flavours. A range of hot and cold drinks, including Australian beer and wine will also be available for your enjoyment.

If you're successful for an upgrade, you can enjoy the perks of Priority Check-in, Priority Baggage and Priority Boarding.

Lounge access

View our Virgin Australia Domestic Lounge locations.

Virgin Australia currently do not operate any International Lounges.

Other ways to upgrade for Velocity members

UpgradeMe Points

Use your Velocity points to request an upgrade. Find out more about Velocity Frequent Flyer flight upgrades.

UpgradeMe Platinum

Velocity Platinum members are entitled to four complimentary fare upgrades per year, from a Flex fare to a Business class seat on Virgin Australia domestic and international short haul flights. Find out more about Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum membership.