Anyone who’s ever spent a long haul flight trapped in economy between a hysterical baby and a professional arm-rest hog, praying for an upgrade, knows those things are hard to come by.
Hollywood would have you believe all it takes is a tap on the shoulder.
A wink and a nudge from a flight attendant and you’ll be shuffling down the aisle to a glass of sparkling and a life time’s supply of leg room, right? WRONG.
For some reason it never seems to work out that way but, according to Cheapflights.com.au, it can.
They’ve shared their tips for getting closer to the cockpit and we’ve narrowed them down to a handy top three.
Number one: Ditch your kids.
Moving a whole family is hard. Rich people don’t love noisy children, that’s just a fact*. And you’re better off travelling solo anyhow, because nothing ruins a holiday like bickering with your partner and children. Hit the runway on your own and you’ll be much more likely to secure that spare seat up front.
*We were unable to confirm this fact.
Number two: Celebrate a milestone.
Couldn't ditch that pesky love of your life? Well pretend it's your anniversary, fake a birthday, whatever, just make sure you tell the airline staff about it. Odds are they've heard it a million times before so why not go the whole hog and manufacture a false wedding certificate or bake a cake? (Post continues after gallery.)
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Number three: Fake it 'til you make it.
The best way to fly under a rich person's radar is to disguise yourself as one. Change your name to Gina Rinehart and tip in coal, pretend your running from the paparazzi or wear a tiara.
But in all seriousness, if you act like you deserve to be there, the next thing you know you'll be marked Suitable For Upgrade. And that's the dream.
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Top Comments
Or just accept what you pay for instead of trying to find special hacks or treatment. If I buy economy flight tickets, I expect to fly economy. I'm thinking about where I am going to, not how I am getting there and trying to get a free dinner in business class. Maybe it's just me.
I have been lucky enough to be upgraded on a number of occasions with the my husband for international flights and it was completely awesome not to mention the curious looks we got from the upper echelons who actually paid for their seats as to how two very young people could afford to travel business.
Every time we have ever been given the upgrades we have been dressed in comfortable but smart casual clothing but the real key was that we have been members of the airlines rewards program and frequent fliers at that so were gold card members. This means you can check in through the business class counter anyway and then they just casually slide across a non descript laminated sheet of paper requesting you be discreet and that you will be receiving a complimentary upgrade. Best. feeling. ever.