There are steps you can take to become one of those elite first class flyers,
and secure you're route to airline upgrades. They aren't as hard as you may
think. It just takes a bit of ingenuity and charm most of the time. The
following methods are some that work a high percentage of the time to gain
those airline upgrades.
1. You can try asking the ticket agent nicely. Take a minute to roll your
eyes at this and keep reading. If you think this will not work, you would be
correct 99 percent of the time. However, by asking the ticket agent to add a
code to your ticket will signal the gate agent that you might be eligible for
an upgrade. As long as you know the right code, this has a good chance of
working.
2. If you have nearly missed your flight because of a competitor, make sure
you let the ticket agent know. You have a great chance for an airline
upgrade because THIS airline will want to make itself look better to you than
their competitor.
3. It might be a case of who you know. Be sure to use whatever connections
you have with the airline you are flying on. This can work a lot of the time,
but only if there are not first class seats that can still be sold.
4. Travel agents can sometimes get some perks when flying. This might
include a free airline upgrade to first class. Be sure to show the ticket
agent your travel agent ID when checking in.
5. Once you have boarded the plane, the flight attendants become your means
to a happy end with regard to airline upgrades. For example, if there is a
genuine problem with your seat, as in the seatbelt doesn't work, you could be
moved to first class, providing there are no more available seats in your
area.
6. Become a member of a frequent flyer club. Your frequent flyer miles will
add up and offer you a free airline upgrade.
7. Check in early for your flight. If you happen to have some sort of elite
status, and someone else has the same, the one who gets there first will gain
the upgrade.
8. Dress the part of someone who deserves to be sitting in first class, as
in no jeans and t-shirt.
9. You can buy an upgrade. Some airlines will offer an upgrade for a
discounted price.
10. If you fly a lot, get acquainted with the airline personnel. This can
be to your advantage should a delay occur.
Now that you are armed with the right information, the next time you fly the
friendly skies, obtain your own airline upgrade.
Jonathan Kittley is the airline employee, and wasinterviewed on: http://www.
free-flight-upgrades.com where you can learn all about cheap flights and free
flight upgrades.
Jonathan Kittley is the airline employee, and wasinterviewed on: http://www.free-flight-upgrades.com where you can learn all about cheap flights and free flight upgrades.
