How Do You Get An Upgrade To First Class?
Have you always wanted to fly first class, but never had the money? There are some other, roundabout ways you can get in those plush, spacious seats. With a bit of luck, you might find yourself sitting on the luxurious lap of first class. • Ask the ticket counter agent nicely. Does this work? 99% of the time, absolutely not. In most cases, on most airlines, the ticket agent is not authorized to upgrade passengers unless you have frequent flyer status and even with frequent flier status, you will most likely need to use miles to get your upgrade. However, you might be able to ask the ticket counter agent to kindly add a code to your ticket. Why? Because the code signifies to the gate agent that you as a passenger are potentially eligible for an upgrade. It works with the right airline and you will need to know which code to use, as each airline uses different codes for different situations that are independent of other carriers. • If you were late because of a competitor, make sure the
