I bid $221 to upgrade my seat on a 10-hour Scandinavian Airlines flight. It was great, but I wouldn't pay full price for it.

"Upgraded economy seats on this route typically cost between $500 and $1,500 more than standard seats, but for this flight, the minimum bid was $210. This seemed like a great deal, so I went slightly higher at $221. Though I didn't expect my low bid to be accepted, I received an email the day before my flight stating that it had been successful."

"As a passenger seated in the economy-plus section, I got access to priority boarding, which was helpful since I prefer to travel with just a carry-on. This meant there was plenty of room for my suitcase in the cabin, and I didn't have to check it. It was also nice to be able to have additional time to get settled before the long flight."

"When I arrived at my seat, I found a pillow, blanket, and an amenity kit that included a toothbrush and toothpaste, an eye mask, and earplugs. These were nice touches that made the long flight more comfortable. I also immediately noticed that the seats in the upgraded economy section were slightly wider than those in standard economy, and had a footrest. Each seat also had a pair of dedicated armrests"

A traveler purchased an economy ticket for $1,066 from San Francisco to Copenhagen and later bid $221 to upgrade to economy-plus on a 10-hour overnight flight. The minimum bid was $210 and upgraded seats typically cost $500–$1,500 more than standard economy. The successful upgrade granted priority boarding, allowing carry-on storage and easier boarding. The economy-plus seat included a pillow, blanket, amenity kit, wider seating, footrest, and dedicated armrests. The meal was notably better than standard economy. The traveler states they would bid again for the experience but would not pay full price for such an upgrade.

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