Comments on: Top 10 Flight Upgrade Tips

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:40:25 +0000

I was flown from England to Mumbai for work in economy, but as I arrived they randomly picked me to upgrade me, it was the best thing ever, there was hardly anyone in executive class and we got champagne for breakfast. I always hope this happens again, Im flying with the same airline to India for new years eve but with 2 friends so I doubt I will be able to this time. Apparently random upgrades are very rare now anyway.

By: pakMymnmymN

pakMymnmymN — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:39:29 +0000

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By: Freddag

Freddag — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:54:04 +0000

My experience tells me to not ask at baggage check-in, but at the airline enquiry counter. This has saved me thousands of pounds. My most recent flight was NZ-UK. Cost os business return was £4,000.00 v economy £1000.00. Upgrade cost me (yes a small price) £800,00 (return) so a saving of £2.200.00 – well worth it

By: Who’s serving the best flying wine? « Boroughwinesblog

Who’s serving the best flying wine? « Boroughwinesblog — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:21:42 +0000

[...] a glass of wine quite as much as the first glass of Champagne that they pour you in Business (SFU is the only way – if only this was the way all the time…) But at least there is comfort [...]

By: Matthew James-The Traveller

Matthew James-The Traveller — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:40:10 +0000

I surely love to travel! I would love to experience the business class too someday. I think your tip no. 8 is the best. Thanks!

By: Travel Lover

Travel Lover — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:34:54 +0000

Great tips! I will surely try out your tip no. 8! A nice hotel reservation will also be great.

By: Vacation

Vacation — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:28:05 +0000

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By: Laxion

Laxion — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:00:32 +0000

LOL!!!! That’s is such a genius thing to do, you know I think I might as well try something like that as well.

Well, I’m only 15 right now with no job, I think I will try to make some fake badge/card that is very important. My Family would be like, what the hell, how does he get 1st class. So long family, and now going to get all the comfort I need.

Don’t worry it’s perfectly legal because it’s their fault for letting me for not verifying it. That’s my best defense, and now maybe find a lawyer to teach me how to find Loopholes in laws and stuff.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:11:23 +0000

On my recent trip to China I got upgraded three times while flying within China. All three times it was because my brother and I were still considered "minors" (We are 16 and 17) and we were flying with our mom. They couldn't separate us so we got moved up! On the other hand, when I traveled with just my brother a few years earlier (we were 14 and 15) we never got upgraded.

By: Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:51:11 +0000

Some of these tips are a bit dubious. My 2c worth:
More than half of my free upgrades have been with a partner. Join a mileage programme and stick with it, and earn at least the next level of membership for more recognition. Get to know your travel agent and get to know the passenger load level on your flight: ultimately, being tidily dressed, a frequent flier, and on a full plane with an economy waiting list and some spare business seats is the best bet. Agent notes are generally ignored. You can try asking, but you’re more likely to be put at the back of the plane by the toilets next to the 300lb man with flatulence than you are to be upgraded: it’s your call! Airlines have a hierachy of passengers who can be upgraded: frequent fliers and those who’ve paid full fare are the first cabs off the rank.