Flight Upgrades

Upgrade your flight for added comfort
Although the comfort and service offered by the airlines we use is excellent in all categories, you may wish to upgrade your flight.

On this page you will find information on some of our more popular airline upgrades, with certain other airlines also available.

If you have an existing booking and want to upgrade your flight please call our Helpdesk team on 0800 988 5811. For any pre-booking enquiries please call Sales on 0800 988 5823.

The UK’s largest international scheduled airline, British Airways operates flights to over 550 destinations worldwide and is a member of the Oneworld Alliance Group. The company prides itself on its reputation for providing full service to customers both on the ground and in flight.

For an affordable premium, enjoy the luxury of more personal space than World Traveller with an additional seven inches legroom and a wider seat.
Make yourself comfortable in your armchair style seat that comes with adjustable head, foot and legrest and therefore arrive in good shape at your destination.
Relax and take advantage of the quieter, stress-free surroundings of the smaller and more private cabin with a maximum of six rows.
For your main meal, choose from a menu offering two Club World meal options, served to you in white china crockery with metal cutlery and linen napklins.*

*Club World menu options are available on flights to and from London Heathrow

Choosing Club World means travelling in comfort and freedom. Dedicated Departure lounges and Elemis Travel Spa* are designed to give you choice before your flight, whether you wish to relax, dine or be pampered.
The Club World seats give you your own space and time to do what you want, when you want. Bigger, wider and more comfortable than ever, you can guarantee complete comfort in any position.
The very best in local and international cuisine is served, along with a dedicated wine cellar.
But if you are still peckish you are free to help yourself to healthy snacks and tasty treats from the Club Kitchen.

* Available at London Heathrow and New York JFK Terminal 7.

Enjoy the tranquillity of a dedicated lounge where you can rest, catch up on some work or enjoy refreshments before your flight.
At all times, you can be assured of responsive, efficient service and high standards, making British Airways Club Europe the best choice.
The separate Club Europe cabin at the front of the aircraft gives you the seclusion and space you need with a dedicated window or aisle seat. Simply sit back in your wide, comfortable contoured leather seat and enjoy your flight.
Take a look at the mouth-watering menu, with its selection of hot and cold dishes, perfectly suited to the time of day. If you’re flying in the morning, choose between a full English or a Continental breakfast on every flight longer than an hour.
A complimentary bar is available on every flight, ensuring you’re refreshed and revitalised throughout your journey.

Upper Class - The Ultimate way to travel

Pre-flight access to award-winning Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses.*
The longest fully flat bed in business class.**
Suite ottoman which doubles as a seat for a guest.
Innovative, new Upper Class meal experience including a classic British afternoon tea, cheese and biscuits or breakfast.**
The latest movies, TV shows, music and games are easily accessible on your suites personal screen.
Laptop power on every seat.
On-board bar.
Complimentary snacks and drinks served throughout the flight.

* Lounge facilities vary at each destination.
** Available on A330 aircraft departing London Heathrow
*** Meal services vary according to flight time and length

Premium Economy - all those little extras that make flying more enjoyable

Dedicated check in, priority boarding and disembarkation.
Pre-flight glass of bubbly and complimentary newspaper.
Purple leather seat*, one of the widest in its class with 21” width, a seat pitch of 38”, winged headrest and footrest.
A choice of three delicious main meals, served on china.
Laptop power in every seat.
Complimentary drinks and snacks available throughout the flight, including ice cream while you watch a movie.

*Available on London Heathrow aircraft, and rolling out on the rest of the fleet throughout 2012.

Economy - an easy journey from start to finish.

Check in online and choose your seat in advance.
Comfy seats with a 31-inch pitch. Upgrade to extra legroom or exit row seats.
A choice of three tasty meals, plus separate dessert service and cocktails on most flights.
Complimentary amenity kit.
Over 300 hours of on demand entertainment.
Free movie channels and pre-orderable meals.

Air Canada’s newly refurbished Executive First® (Business Class)

Enjoy fully lie-flat bed is now available on all international services from the UK to Canada.* The revolutionary lie-flat seat transforms the transatlantic product into luxurious first class comfort and service for a business class price. Experience the ultimate in convenience and comfort at the touch of a button.

Executive Class features include:

Priority check-in and boarding privileges.
6’3” (191cm) long and 31” (79cm) wide at the shoulders.
Dedicated Concierge service for all your personal needs.
Access to the London Lounge at Heathrow and Air Canada’s Maple Leaf Lounges across Canada.
Relax in a separate cabin with guaranteed aisle, front-facing seat.
Ambient mood lighting in synch with time zones to ease jet lag.
Sit back and enjoy our lumbar support and in-seat massage settings.
Unwind with your very own comfortable pillow and duvet.
Indulge in our fine dining restaurant-style meals showcasing the very best in Canadian cuisine.
Full bar service featuring fine Canadian wines.
In-seat power for your laptop.
Large personal touch-screen TV with video on demand.
Enjoy over 600 hours of In-flight entertainment.
XM satellite radio featuring premium music and talk shows.
Generous baggage allowance.
Complimentary Amenity Kit.

*except on seasonal service to St John's.

A380 International Premium Economy

Dedicated check-in desk.
Priority boarding and disembarkation.
Dedicated cabin with upper deck location.
2-3-2 seating configuration.
Extra wide up to 19.5”, ergonomically designed seat, up to 42” seat pitch and 9” seat recline.
Multi-way adjustable headrest.
Integrated leg rest with fold-out footrest.
Pre-take off sparkling wine, orange juice and water.
Enjoy over 1000 on-demand entertainment options all on your very own 10.6” widescreen in-arm entertainment screen.
A choice of menu served with a selection of premium Australian wines.
Self-service snack bar.

A380 Business Class

Dedicated check-in desks and Business lounge access.
Dedicated cabin with upper deck location.
2-2-2 seating configuration.
Enjoy a fully-flat bed at over 2-meters with a spacious 80” seat pitch.
Fully adjustable seat from upright to bed position.
Large electronic privacy screen between seats.
Enjoy over 1000 on-demand entertainment options all on your very own 12.1” widescreen in-arm entertainment screen.
On-board lounge area with a large comfortable sofa and self-service bar.
Neil Perry designed menu with flexible dining options, including on-demand supper service and room service style breakfast all presented on premium tableware.
On-board sommeliers* will advise you on our selection of premium Australian wines.

*On selected flights.

Air New Zealand

Premium Economy

Premium check-in cutting waiting time at the airport.
Star Alliance™ Gold customers enjoy access to all international lounges.
Innovative Premium Economy Spaceseat™ with 42" seat pitch.
Unique 2-2-2 seat configuration.
Fixed shell design so the seat reclines within its own space.
In-seat power, USB and iPod connections.
Around 1400 hours of non-stop entertainment on 10.6" personal touch screen.
Business Premier styled menus and an award-winning premium wine list.
On-demand snacks and drinks served in-between meals.

Business Premier

Premium check-in service cutting waiting time at the airport.
Access to international lounges at all airports.
Luxurious leather armchair that converts to a fully lie-flat 6’7.5” bed. Every seat has direct aisle access and the ottoman footrest doubles as a visitor’s seat.
Beds come with memory foam mattress, fluffy duvet and full sized pillow.
Around 1400 hours of non-stop entertainment on 12.1" personal touch screen.
Premium meal service with fresh, imaginative menus inspired and designed by renowned chefs including New Zealand born Peter Gordon and an award-winning premium wine list.
On-demand snacks and drinks served in-between meals.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All upgrade prices are in addition to your tour price and are sold subject to availability. Prices do not include the additional air passenger duty (APD) which varies dependant on departure date and destination and is incurred by all passengers departing the UK in an upgrade cabin. At time of publish, the additional APD levels for upgrades range from £13 to £94 per person. Note that this cost does not therefore apply if you upgrade the inbound sector of your flights only. Prices are available on request. Route and product availability is subject to change. Whilst we will do everything we can to secure requested reservations, seats cannot be confirmed as part of your holiday until we receive separate confirmation from the airline. Once availability has been ascertained, we can only confirm a flight upgrade upon receipt of an additional non-refundable deposit of £100 per person.