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KLM has an interesting feature where you can bid on Business/First seats.

• knz 10y ago
  Air New Zealand does this as well, they also offer Premium Economy and "sky couches" (still in economy but you get a row of three seats that fold flat). I've heard of someone occasionally getting a good deal but usually you are paying close to full retail for the perks.
  • mech4bg 10y ago
    I did the minimum bid for me and my family and we got upgraded to business class with AirNZ, my brother had the same experience. It's not even close to retail, it's a nice way of letting you upgrade for cheap if they have the space.
    • knz 10y ago
      What route? I suspect space is the main factor - I'm usually on LAX or IAH to AKl and it's almost always full.
      • mech4bg 10y ago
        I tried on MEL->AKL. I think my brother was on AKL->SFO.
• cr1895 10y ago
  Glad to hear that about KLM. My folks did the same with Aer Lingus and were quite happy with the experience. I don't recall how much they ultimately paid to upgrade but to them it was a good value.