Status: 10.11.2023, 18:36 PM
By: Carina Blumenroth
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More legroom or just enjoying a bit of luxury: some passengers are hoping for a free upgrade when traveling by air. How this can work.
Better meals, more comfortable seating and being able to stretch your legs: If you have booked Business Class on the plane, you will enjoy more legroom. Some people can't or don't want to afford the extra charge for this. In a few cases, it is possible for airlines to distribute upgrades free of charge. How to increase your chances of getting an upgrade.
Upgrade on the plane: How to increase your chances
Flying in business class at no extra charge? Under certain circumstances, this can work. © sompongtom/Imago
As with so many things in life, timing is key. Travelbook informs that real upgrade professionals speculate on a late check-in. So there is a chance that you will be booked into a better class. This could happen if the economy seats are already occupied because the plane has been overbooked. However, the opposite can also be the case if there are still a few seats available in economy class.
Likewise, you should pay attention to how you are dressed. Cloth trousers, jacket and shirt for men or blouse, trousers and blazer for women. If you value your appearance, you can deal better with the normal guests of business class, according to Travelbook.
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You notice that the flight is overbooked and you don't mind taking a later flight? Former flight attendant Simon J. Marton thinks that could be an ace for a free upgrade, Stern informs. The portal Urlaubsguru informs that it is just as important with whom you are travelling. According to the report, individuals in particular would be more likely to have the opportunity to receive an upgrade.
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Urlaubsguru informs that there is a rule with some airlines that particularly cheap flight tickets are excluded from an upgrade. However, the portal also informs that there is no guarantee of a free upgrade on the plane with any tip. If you want the guarantee of a seat in business class, you have to buy a ticket there. When you book the flight, just take a look at how much the ticket costs in business class. For some flights, the difference isn't that big.