| Wouldn't it be nice to travel to your Honeymoon | | | | better chance since you are already seen as being on |
| destination First Class? Perform an internet search | | | | a "special" trip. |
| online with the phrase "first class upgrades," and you | | | | Another instance in which you can get a free |
| will get many tips. Many travel experts recommend | | | | upgrade to first class is when you are unhappy. |
| buying a first class upgrade, as opposed to a first | | | | Please note this approach rarely gets you an upgrade |
| class ticket from the start. With this approach, you | | | | to first class right away, usually your upgrade is good |
| book a flight in coach and then upgrade the day of | | | | for your next flight, which may be your return trip |
| the flight. This and other similar approaches are nice, | | | | home. Unfortunately, airlines are losing money. This |
| but you are still paying. Although it usually happens by | | | | has caused many to cut corners, leaving many flyers |
| chance, you can get a free first class upgrade in | | | | unhappy. If you are unhappy, voice your concerns. |
| some instances. What are they? | | | | Whether it be waiting on the tarmac for hours, a |
| If the airplane's weight is not properly balanced. As | | | | bathroom that didn't work, or rude flight attendant, |
| silly as this sounds, it does happen. Have you ever | | | | complain. Many airlines offer small discounts as |
| been on a flight where passengers from coach are | | | | compensation for your trouble. Instead, suggest a |
| plucked from the back and sent to the front? If you | | | | free upgrade to first class. Airlines like this because |
| are a regular flyer, you know this can be a common | | | | you still pay for a couch seat; they just take the loss |
| occurrence. Guess what? These individuals are | | | | on the cost of the upgrade. |
| nothing more than volunteers. They volunteer to | | | | Complaining, especially about a legitimate concern, is |
| leave their seats, be separated from their flying | | | | an easy way to get an upgrade to first class. If you |
| partners, and relax in style in first class. They do this | | | | do not get an upgrade, you are still likely to get a |
| free of charge and do not have to pay an upgrade | | | | small discount voucher for your next flight. With that |
| fee. | | | | said, use your best judgment. If you are an avid |
| If your airplane's weight needs to be balanced | | | | flyer, you could have a complaint every two weeks. |
| properly, flight attendants will usually ask for | | | | After a while, the airline company will catch on that |
| volunteers. Occasionally, they will head to travelers | | | | you are trying to get free discounts and upgrades |
| flying solo, as they know it can be an inconvenience | | | | from them. You also you not want to ruin your |
| to spilt up a family. If you want a free upgrade to | | | | Honeymoon by focusing on things going wrong. |
| first class, volunteer the quickest when an airline asks | | | | As you can see, you do not need to pay to get an |
| for any takers. You can also keep your ears open. | | | | upgrade to first class. There are some ways in which |
| Although it can be considered bad taste, some flight | | | | you can get an upgrade for free on your |
| attendants openly discuss the plane's uneven weight. | | | | Honeymoon. Has it happened to me and people I |
| Yes, this really does happen. At this time, most | | | | know, yes. That being said, although these |
| passengers are concerned about the safety risk, not | | | | approaches do work, they are usually hit or miss. If |
| a first class upgrade. Now is your time to pounce. | | | | you really have your heart set on flying first class, |
| Offer to move to first class to rectify the problem. | | | | don't take the risk, book a first class ticket from the |
| Heading to your Honeymoon actually gives you a | | | | start or pay for an upgrade. |