This article was co-authored by Stef Katz and by How.com.vn staff writer, Nihal Shetty. Stef Katz is a Travel Agent and the Founder of The Travel Superhero. She has helped clients enjoy convenience, access, personal attention, and ease in their travel planning for 6 years. Stef specializes in elevated social travel and finds ways to bring peace of mind to her travelers with open communication, genuine care, and professional support. She holds an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts from Miami Dade College and a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Florida, as well as numerous certifications with destinations, tour companies, and cruise lines in the travel industry.
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Flying first-class can make your travel experience feel genuinely luxurious, but it comes with a high price tag. It’s much more affordable to buy an economy ticket and then upgrade it! With tightening airline budgets, the days of flashing a smile at the front desk to get a free upgrade may be gone, but there are still lots of ways to upgrade to first-class without breaking the bank. We’ll show you how with this guide on how to fly first-class for the price of economy.
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- QuestionHow do I upgrade from economy to first class for free?Stef KatzStef Katz is a Travel Agent and the Founder of The Travel Superhero. She has helped clients enjoy convenience, access, personal attention, and ease in their travel planning for 6 years. Stef specializes in elevated social travel and finds ways to bring peace of mind to her travelers with open communication, genuine care, and professional support. She holds an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts from Miami Dade College and a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Florida, as well as numerous certifications with destinations, tour companies, and cruise lines in the travel industry.
Travel AgentThere's no guaranteed method for this, but having a credit card issued by an airline and being an active member in their rewards program can help increase your chances with this.
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- If you know the precise dates of your trip, try booking your tickets in advance, as this will certainly help you get the best prices.[14]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://thepointsguy.com/guide/upgrade-with-miles/
- ↑ Stef Katz. Travel Agent. Expert Interview. 8 July 2022.
- ↑ https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/which-airline-has-the-most-valuable-elite-status-program
- ↑ https://thepointsguy.com/news/online-check-in-upgrades/
- ↑ https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-to-get-cheap-upgrades-to-first-class
- ↑ https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/9/14/17856358/seat-bidding-first-class-flying-airline
- ↑ https://www.smartertravel.com/first-class-free-get-airline-upgrade/
- ↑ Greg Guiteras. Travel Specialist. Expert Interview. 18 September 2020.
- ↑ https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-flights/
- ↑ Greg Guiteras. Travel Specialist. Expert Interview. 18 September 2020.
- ↑ https://www.smartertravel.com/first-class-free-get-airline-upgrade/
- ↑ https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-06-16/how-to-find-first-class-airfare-for-under-1-000
- ↑ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2019/12/02/travel-tuesday-good-cyber-monday-know-before-you-book/4260731002/
- ↑ Greg Guiteras. Travel Specialist. Expert Interview. 18 September 2020.
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