There are several different factors that may restrict your eligibility to make an offer to upgrade, including but not limited to:
- The flight you are travelling on is not currently accepting offers.
 
- No seat availability on the next higher cabin class
 
- Your ticket has not been issued yet.
 
- Your booking is not confirmed yet.
 
- You are holding a group ticket or a redemption ticket.
 
- You are travelling with a child on an infant fare.
 
- Your flight is not marketed and operated by Cathay Pacific.
 
- Your ticket is not issued by Cathay Pacific (ticket number does not start with 160)
 
- You booked a holiday package through Cathay – Upgrade Bid is currently not available for holiday packages purchased through Cathay.