If you are in a position of having to fly often, you will understand the
desire for a flight upgrade. There is no method for getting this all the time,
or even most of the time. However, there ARE some things that you can do to
grab that golden ring.
" Consider joining an airline club. This is one of the better ways to obtain
a flight upgrade. If you combine your club membership with your Frequent
Flyer miles, this will almost assure you of getting a first class seat. The
price will be reasonable as it will be a free upgrade. You can also join as
many different airline clubs as you wish.
" Always be polite when inquiring about the possibilities of a flight upgrade.
Rudeness never gets you very far, and demanding a better seating
arrangement will most likely get you an even worse seat than you had
originally. On the other hand, your friendly attitude could get you the
reward you seek.
" If you dress like a pauper, chances are you will be treated that way. You
will not be given a flight upgrade when you look like you dressed with
dumpster selections. However, wearing something nice and clean will make you
much more presentable. This could, in turn, impress the ticket agent to grant
your request for an upgrade.
" Passengers who are traveling alone stand a better chance of getting a first
class seat. Ticket agents watch for large groups and children. They need to
take care that the other passengers in first class are not disturbed by any
boisterousness. So if you are in one of those groups, don't even ask for a
flight upgrade.
" Checking in early gives you an advantage. Arriving well ahead of schedule
will give you time to get sorted and have time to chat with the ticket agent
without a lot of last minute passengers lined up behind you. If your inquiry
regarding a flight upgrade is met with a negative response, simply thank the
agent nicely and move on.
Obviously, there is never a guarantee when it comes to getting an upgrade,
but you will never know if you missed a chance or not, if you don't ask.
That dream of being seated in a comfortable first class seat being pampered
by the flight attendants can very well become your reality.
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.
