15 Airplane Hacks to Upgrade Your Flying Experience for FREE

Have you tried any of these hacks to upgrade your flying experience?

Typical uninformed / annoying American stating what everyone already knows.

I can try to do all of your suggestions, will it work for party of 4 to be bumped from premium economy to business class?😊

dumbass advice

More old bollocks none of these things work

You've been upgraded for free twice in 10 years?
Those aren't good odds.

Wonderful information. Thank you. You are the best.

What’s the flight guru look like I see a lot of selections

I have been traveling internationally for 35 years Maybe these tricks worked once upon a time. Hardly does these days. Flights are full. Also, I hate it if passengers ask me to move to another seat or if they go the crew with their soppy stories and the crew ask me to change seats . So I would not ask another passenger to move for me. Have used all these tricks long before u tube ever existed , they certainly don’t work in 2023 .

Do these hacks work for overseas flights also?

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No. Nowadays ask people to switch seat can make them angry. Everyone pays extra to get a seat they want, including myself. That's rude asking. The best bet is speaking to airlines staff not the traveller. I heard that some people asking a switch so their group can sit together close. What kind of people like that. Just pay your preferred seat or go to cry with the flight attendant for luck, but do not ask any of your fellow travelers.

Thanks for the video, good tips.

American won’t move you up rows without a charge.

Last time I flew, there were indeed seats not yet assigned at check-in time. And their cost was even more than at time of purchase!

Thank you. These principles are not just for air travel, but for life’s journey. 😀

Upgrades do happen. Never say never. Just be joyful, nicely dressed, look professional. Be kind, respectfully ask, and the universe (not just the gate agents) will give you, nay reward you with better options.

Peace. 🙏🙏

Lol terrible tips

I got an upgrade once for delta. I went to the gate agent and I said it’s totally okay if not but I was wondering if there were any free upgrades available? And they did it for free!! Made my day.

I hold a platinum status with American Airlines, usually every year because of regular travel for work. I can tell you that your trick to upgrade to business class or first class will NEVER happen, no matter how nice you dress up or how irresistible you make yourself to the agents, specially for busy routes where a lot of business travelers frequent. I am always on the list for an upgrade because of my status. And usually, even if I'm # 1, 2 or 3 on the list, I still don't get upgraded because there are always many more members that have a higher status than me. These business travelers spend lots of $$$$ week after week to fly to work. There is just absolutely no way a gate agent would bump someone with a high elite status just because a person who bought an economy ticket went up to ask for an upgrade, dressed nicely, spoke so eloquently and winked at the agent. Not going to happen!

Thanks for the tips. We always look for ways to get upgrades. None for free yet but 🤞🏽

My dad has a credit card that you are rewarded with miles in American Airlines, I’m from Latinoamérica and literally all my flights to the USA in the last 5 years have been literally free, I only pay the taxes of airports, me and my family flight in that way. I recommend that

Trick for getting the best fare. I go to a third-party booking engine ghat shows all the airlines rates. Then I go to the airline I selected and look at their rates. Often they are not the same, plus airlines block seats and won't allow you to pick them is you booked through third-party sites. Also, grab the seat you want when you book. You can always change it when you check in but you don't risk getting a bad seat by waiting.

If the flight is overbooked, some airlines hesitate to upgrade passengers with a special meal (last minute). They cannot organize a business or a first-class option at short notice and they are unwilling to serve economy meals in business class.

Which number seats are aisles in the plane

What if I already picked my seat on the end for my overseas flights

Isn’t the phrase, “premium economy,” an oxymoron?

The planes are always full today, doesn't matter the time of day. Fly all the time.

One thing: Restless leg syndrome is not a made-up BS reason folks may need certain seats. It’s a miserable and very real diagnosis.

Thx a lot for Your tips:). I did subscribe instantly ;).Regards from Europe.

I fly 6 times a week and most of your "hacks" are not correct. I guess it couldn't hurt to try them but don't expect them to work.

Overnight flights are no longer cheap or empty, we fly often and the most packed flights are overnight

For first class only way up is points. Or pay for it

Meal? I have Never had a meal on a plain. Guess I'm cheap. That's OK.

there are no free lunches. I travel ALOT and every flight I've been on is FULL. Especially business class. All those old stories about dressing nice and being a frequent flier getting you an upgrade are bs.

The overnight flight discount does not exist for Trans-Atlantic. Those flights to Europe are the usual price because that's just how trans-Atlantic is. The majority of those flights leave in the evening (Depending on the route and if there are layovers). The earliest I can ever recall was like 5:00pm the latest was around 11:00pm. Plus, status and original ticket purchased get considered first over a random person showing up to the check-in desk and just asking.

There is no way to be upgraded to first class if you didn't book business, or to business if you didn't book premium economy. So if you have the cheap economy ticket, no free upgrades.
Plus biding for upgrade, yes, you can bid anything you feel comfortable, but, at least for international flights, you should bid at least $600 to have a chance. In some cases (including domestic flights) it's almost paying double money for your ticket (if you booked early and got a good price in economy)
Regarding meals, you are right, special meals are getting served first, not always the best meal. Some airlines do not give you a choice for regular meal, so it doesn't matter if you are first or last. And talking about meals, this is only on international flights (if you fly from US to Canada it is considered domestic flight)

Southwest Airlines does not have the option to pick your seat online.

The upgrade advice does not work. You even admit it happened 2 times in 10 years! Post Covid, flights are over sold and the waiting list for legit upgrades to first class are always in double digits. You are better off buying early if you can and secure a decent price for first class.

or this lady could just tell the airline crew some b/s that the guy in the next seat is harassing her even if he has been asleep for the last 4 hours

Really excellent video however if your Airline belongs to the three major alliances it's usually reserved for the upper tier members unless a lower tier alliance ffq option allows you to do that

I paid to upgrade to first class on Delta. Cost me $50 and it was the smallest and least leg room I have had in 40 years of flying. Flight was only 37 mins. Then changed planes to Economy plus and had no forward leg room for a 4 hour flight. Sent them a letter almost 3 weeks ago and heard nothing.🤔 This was my first Delta flight and sure will be my last unless they respond.

Honestly, most of your recommendations will never work.. I travel every single week and can assure you 99% of the time, aside from being part of loyalty program, your suggestions won’t work

This may or may not be a hack!- Funny thing is, I didn’t know I was getting first class when I did it. The boarding crew called for 3 people to give up their seats 💺 in exchange for a voucher. Me my mom and sister waited until the voucher was at a decent price before we went over to the desk to volunteer. We walked up and stated we were interested in the offer and we agreed to give up our seats and get on the next plane that was leaving in about 5 hours. Well, we were given our new boarding passes and I noticed the seats were all low numbers. I got excited and said to my sister are we in first class now?? She investigated the boarding pass and sure enough we were!!! We thanked the ticket agent!! And he said because we were the only ppl to volunteer we helped a family stay together so they could 🧳 travel. You can use this trick if your flexible with your traveling like we were and negotiate for first class. We didn’t even ask for it and was given it out of the kindness of the booking agents heart at the gate 😊

Not much use for flying Ryanair or easyjet. Thus person has never flown the early morning holiday makers crush, absolutely rammed at that time of the morning

Once i get past check in, i love the travel.

Ill try to ask for upgrade see how i go in few days 😂

i personally hate when people ask if i can switch the seats with them cuz they have kids, they want to sit together and etc. if you want the desired seat - pay for it, like many people do and then you do not have to worry about it.