Intelligent Moves To Upgrade Your Flight

Getting freebies is seldom sure shot; but there is hardly any harm in trying your luck. Traveling through the economy class of an airline can be often painful but it pays a lot to earn a first class ticket. Since most of us have to resort to choosing the economy class, here are some smart ways to upgrade your flight.

They don’t guarantee an upgrade, but they’re surely tried and tested by passengers around the globe!
 

1. Ask Away

As true for anything in life, you rarely get without asking. A lot of us are hesitant and feel awkward about asking for things, specially a flight upgrade, but it’s worth it if you get a chance to fly through the finest class of an airline. Hide away your shyness and become bold enough to ask for an upgrade!
 

2. Join the Frequent Flyer Program

 
Of course, before you fly! Companies around the globe value their customers as building relationships is very important in today’s times. An airline is likely to favor their frequent flyers with an offer in comparison with a passenger who’s not. Even if that doesn’t lead to up gradation, you’ll earn several benefits along the way making it worth the effort. When booking, flyers with a ‘Gold’ or ‘Premier’ status are more likely to earn the discounts and upgrades not advertised to the other flyers. A great moment to feel special and make the most of the situation!
 

3. Opt for Quiet Times

This is simple and can be implemented easily. Passengers are less likely to opt for flights during the special times of the year, like the Bank Holiday. This is the ideal time for a person desperately hoping for an airline to upgrade their flight.
 

4. Act it out

 
If you are hoping for a frugal world class flight, you have to make an effort to act as if you should really earn it. Consider every person at the airport to be one of the decision makers. Dress smart and act politely with each of them. Kind words, gentle gestures and a smile on your face would do the magic! Getting to know a gate agent can do wonders at times.
 

5. Booking for Special Occasions

To your surprise, airlines can make an attempt to make your moments extra special. However, you must mention it. If you’re married and traveling for your honeymoon, let the staff know politely. You might as well carry your marriage certificate along. Spending your birthday in a metal tube can make the airline staff to feel sorry for you and upgrade your flight.
 

6. Choose a Fully Booked Plane

 
At times, life needs to involve around a little drama and there’s no harm playing your part effectively. Booking an economy flight ticket? Opt for a flight that’s fully booked. A false booking on the airline’s page would do the trick. As a result, airlines are more likely to fill in their first class rather than taking off an empty cabin. The best way to go around it is to be flexible; whether the upgrade comes in shape of a free stay at the hotel or a cheaper fare of first class.
 

7. Go Solo

Traveling alone has several benefits and a chance to earn an upgrade is one of these. It revolves around the simple logic; seldom would an airline offer the chance to upgrade to a group or family. When you’re traveling alone, you’ve a better chance of winning it!
 

8. Befriend a Travel Agent

 
You might be a pro at booking online tickets; but there’s no harm in involving a travel agent. You’ve to be sneaky and smart! Be friendly or befriend a travel agent you know off. They have the power to upgrade you to the status of ‘Suitable for Upgrade’.

Try your luck and apply these smart moves to upgrade your flight!