5 Top Tips to Get You Upgraded on Flights
For most airline passengers, paying up to $5000 or more for a business class ticket in order to fly in greater comfort is not affordable. However, what very few people realize is that most airlines will occasionally upgrade passengers from economy class for free - if they meet certain criteria.
In this article, I will pass on some of the things that the check in staff look for and require so that you can take advantage of the loopholes and get your upgrade for free. These five top tips are the ones mentioned by the ticket agents of some of the best-known airlines, and are considered by many regular travellers to be the holy grail of getting something for nothing.
Tip Number 1:
Look the part.
Make sure that you are presentable when you travel. There is very little or no chance of getting upgraded if you are wearing shorts and a scruffy t-shirt, so at the very least, check in wearing a shirt and pants. There is no need to overdo it and wear a suit - unless you really want to. The key is to look well dressed, but not overdoing it.
Tip Number 2:
Check in early.
The ticket personnel already know how many passengers are travelling on a particular flight well in advance, so if there are seats to spare in first class, they will know right away.
Tip Number 3:
Be Polite.
What if you were the ticket agent. Would you reward a person who gives a hard time, or someone who is friendly and polite. There may be 250 people in the line behind you, so make them remember you. Flirt, smile, use their name, be nice, and you may well get a pleasant surprise.
Tip Number 4:
Be a Frequent Flier.
If you join an airline’s frequent flier program, you have a much better chance to be at the front of the line for an upgrade as the airline will want to repay you for your loyalty. Even if you are not a frequent flier, go to the airline’s website and join their program online. It doesn’t take very long and is will really increase your upgrade chances.
Tip Number 5:
Ask.
As they say that if you don’t ask for something, you won’t get it, so make sure you ask - but do it at the right time. If the check in staff look stressed, and they haven’t responded to your nice guy approach, don’t ask them for an upgrade, wait until you get to the gate. If the gate attendants are impressed with your demeanor, when they ask you if you want a particular seat number, be cheeky and say “Business Class” to them. It could be your lucky day!
Uncategorized







