Travel in economy class, folded in four, knees in the chin is not necessarily inevitable. Some manage to be outclass free in First or Business Class. Here are tips to increase your chances.
Whenever your best friend Gerard returned from a trip halfway around the world, you proudly announces failing flew economy class-as it was but Expected- Business Class ("open bar champagne" added- he systematically to enrage you.) he, once again, was upgraded upon check in at the airport. How is he doing? Why always him and not you? Some tricks to force destiny under the guidance of David Gégot, CEO of Air France Canada.
Rule number one: alone, you will travel
Or both. Maximum. Your friend Gerard has the main advantage of not having children and traveling alone. If a place becomes available in First or Business Class, no doubt it will be easier to find a seat. In addition, some airlines take to the serenity of their Business Class and avoid to install too young children.
Travelling with family and dream to be upgraded anyway? All is not lost. Air Canada, for example occasionally offers on the occasion of special promotions, an upgrade to Business Class for a fee. "This one is offered at the time of registration," says David Gégot. "If a family wishes to benefit, there are no problems."
Rule number 2: during the school holidays, you will go
This advice goes against the previous ... Certainly. Yet, it is during these periods of the year the rate of passenger load is high you most likely to be upgraded. Christmas, the February holidays or summer ... are good times to try your luck.
Rule number 3: at the end of the recording, you will come
At Air Canada, "the decision of the upgrade is taken at the time of the closure of the flight, an hour before departure." So at the end of the recording, when most passengers are already placed on the plane that you are most likely to be moved to another class.
Rule number 4: a loyalty program, you join
Obviously, airlines outperform priority their most loyal customers. You travel regularly on Air France, you'd better grab your Flying Blue card to earn "miles". David Gégot Air Canada explains: "The selection of passengers for the upgrade depends on their status in the loyalty program of the company (in this case Aeroplan) More passenger has a high status in the program and it has. miles accumulated, the greater the priority. "
Rule number 5: the bluff, you try?
You are a couple and go on honeymoon? You are pregnant or have any health problems (back pain, leg in plaster ...) and you want to "take a chance" and request an upgrade? It's possible. In this case arrive early (while seats in First and Business Class are not yet assigned), be on you own, and especially stay courteous and polite to the crew.
source : http://www.linternaute.com/
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