Jetstar BidCash: How to Upgrade to 787 Business Class From Just $180

Jetstar has just made flying up the front of the Dreamliner a lot more attainable with the launch of BidCash, a new upgrade bidding system that lets eligible customers bid for Business Class seats on most Boeing 787 international flights from as little as $180.^ The move coincides with the rollout of Jetstar’s refreshed 787 Business cabin, which now features 44 new Business seats, more than doubling capacity in response to strong demand for premium comfort on longer routes.^

What Is Jetstar BidCash?

BidCash is Jetstar’s simple new way to upgrade from Economy to Business using cash, without paying the full upfront Business fare.^ It applies to most international routes operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, giving leisure travellers a chance to enjoy lie‑back comfort, better seats and extras at a fraction of the usual price – if their bid is accepted.^

At launch, minimum bid levels vary by route, but on flights like Melbourne–Ho Chi Minh City, starting offers begin from just $180 per person, with a maximum also set for each flight.^

How Jetstar BidCash Works

Bidding for Business on Jetstar is designed to be quick and user‑friendly.^

1. Check your eligibility
   • If your booking qualifies, you’ll receive an email invitation to bid, or you can go straight to the BidCash upgrade page on jetstar.com to check your options.^
2. Place your bid
   • Use the on‑screen slider to choose how much you want to offer, within the minimum and maximum range set for your route and date.^
   • Example: on Melbourne–Ho Chi Minh City, minimum bids at launch start from $180 (subject to change and availability).^[]​
3. Wait for confirmation
   • Before you fly, Jetstar will email you to confirm whether your bid has been successful or unsuccessful.^
   • If you win the upgrade, you’ll receive an “offer successful” email and a new itinerary showing your Business Class seat.^

Jetstar has also confirmed it will extend BidCash to Qantas Frequent Flyer members, allowing them to bid for Business upgrades using Qantas Points, including both a Classic Upgrade Reward‑style product and a Points Plus Pay option combining cash and points.^

Inside Jetstar’s New 787 Business Cabin

The timing of BidCash couldn’t be better: the first of Jetstar’s 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners is returning from a major interior refit in Hong Kong, with the rest of the fleet to follow over the next two years.^

Key features of the new Business Class cabin include:

• 44 Business Class seats (up from 21 previously), more than doubling premium capacity.^
• Seats designed for long‑haul comfort with:
  • 38‑inch seat pitch, 7‑inch recline and 21‑inch width
  • Six‑way adjustable headrest and generous cushioning
  • Calf and footrests for better leg support
  • Bi‑fold in‑arm tray tables with separate cocktail table
  • Seat‑back device holders with high‑power dual USB‑C charging points^

Business Class passengers on the refreshed Dreamliners also get in‑flight Wi‑Fi and Jetstar’s deluxe streaming‑plus entertainment, meaning unlimited access to movies and shows on personal devices at no extra cost.^

Why BidCash Matters for Jetstar Travellers

According to Jetstar’s Executive Manager, Customer and Digital, Prue McKenzie, BidCash is all about giving customers a new, more affordable pathway into premium travel.^ She notes that “our customers love a good deal and BidCash makes upgrading to Business simple, easy and affordable so they can take off more for less,” especially as the first refreshed 787s enter service in the coming weeks.^

For travellers, that means:

• A chance to experience 787 Business Class without paying full Business fares
• More premium seats to compete for, thanks to the expanded 44‑seat cabin
• Extra value coming soon for Qantas Frequent Flyers with points‑based bidding options^

To learn more, check eligibility, or make your first BidCash offer, visit Jetstar’s official upgrade page:
https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/flights/business-class-upgrades^