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Travel Tips - Tips for Getting
Airline Upgrades
- The quickest way to
receive an upgrade is to be on an airlines frequent
flier program. Airlines like loyal customers and
usually reward them with preferred treatment and
cheaper tickets.
- Taking a flight
during non-peak hours late at night or on a holiday
will give you a better chance of getting an upgrade
since fewer people generally take theses flights.
This also holds true for midweek early morning
flights and, if you your schedule permits, flights
with a couple of layovers.
- Lots of people want
to be upgraded so you need to get in line as early
as possible to take advantage of its limited
availability. Find out when the airline opens up
“the window” and be the first in line. Some airlines
let you upgrade right as soon as you book your
flight, while others have a set amount of time
before departure.
- The more first class
or business seats available on a flight, the better
chance you have of getting one if it’s open. Try to
take flights that have large first class and
business sections.
- Airline employees
have a lot of clout when it comes to where you can
sit on an airplane. If you approach them with a
friendly attitude, it can make all the difference in
getting upgraded to a nicer section of the plane.
Also, most first class passengers aren’t usually
wearing cut off jeans with a tank top, so be nice
and dress the part.
- If you aren’t in a
hurry, get bumped. Volunteering your seat on an
overbooked flight will get you discounted tickets,
sometimes cash, and sometimes in first class.
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