They are moving upwards.
A flight attendant’s professional tips to help passengers increase their chances of being selected for a free in-flight upgrade went viral on social media, where millions of viewers frequently tune into her travel secrets.
“Don’t tell anyone, but there are a number of ways you can get a free upgrade to first class,” confesses flight attendant and travel influencer Sierra Mist.
Mist’s first and “easiest” advice relies on the golden rule – “Be literally nice to your gate agent and flight attendants.”
“We could do wonders if we were given a Starbucks or a bag of chocolates,” he suggested, noting that flight attendants like him can work 14 hours or more per day – “and they would have something to eat.” There is no time to go.”
Another reason for changing an aircraft seat to first class may be a matter of weight and measurement, given that the rear of most aircraft is the heaviest. “If we have to move people, where do you think we’ll move them?”
“Back” Mist whispers to the camera.
The Sky host’s third guideline is a “guarantee”, it claimed – if your profile fits.
Passengers who are first responders – and manage to convey those details to the in-flight crew – may be pushed to the front of the upgrade line, making their life-saving skills more accessible during an emergency.
Mist said, “Even if we can’t upgrade you to first class, we’ll always try to put you in an exit row – where you have more leg room – so that if there’s an emergency we need to “You can respond more quickly if help is needed.”
Some viewers, including some self-identified airline employees, took notice of Mist’s upgrade hacks.
“I have upgraded so people can get in for free when the coach is oversold. Always for those who are pleasant and good to me. “Yeah, that seems to be the case most of the time,” agreed a fellow flight attendant.
“My mom jokingly asked for one but she actually got one,” said Spawn of one lucky traveler.
However, others in his area expressed doubts.
“As a gate agent, we do not do complimentary upgrades and if we do it first according to staff, then according to position, [ticket] Price,” reprimanded an Air Canada employee, adding that his “friends” with Air France agreed.
Another added, “You can get me Starbucks but you can’t get a first class seat. “It’s not allowed and someone is always watching you.”
Another source said, “I work for United and we have so many prime customers that the upgrade list is always very long, so it’s a privilege for Starbucks to upgrade.”
He further added, “And then you’ve got standby staff, so after clearing the passenger list if there are any seats, we are right there waiting for those seats.”
Others suggested that Mist’s tactics might be more viable on smaller airlines.
