<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by paulusst:
10 years ago I was booked discounted Y on LH morning flight for the regular weekend visit of my parents (I was studying abroad). Since I had a party the the night before I decided to skip sleeping and go to the airport directly from the party. Arriving at the airport 15 minutes before the flight in the most unlikely condition to get upgraded (drunk, tired, oldest clothes and smelling like a pig - someone poured a pint of beer on my lap).
Went to the check-in and got a Y BP. Whined about not getting a seat in the smokers section - in a very drunken voice - but polite and funny. Agent who found that I was the first person this morning that gave him a smile and made him laugh took the Y BP and handed me a FC in the smokers section. I was so surprised (and drunk) that I didnt even thank him.
On the plane I was the last to board and happily took my seat. One row in front of me a member of the German gouvernment (secretary of finance) was sitting with his 3 security men. They gave me the most weird look when I stumbled into the plane and took my seat right behind them.
For the whole flight I was drinking champagne (no one else did at that time of the day) and smoking like hell. The security men talked in a low but understandable voice about what a shame it was who was allowed into FC these days. I just giggled and enjoyed myself. I even thought about chatting up the secretary of finance for a nice debate of the economic situation (I was studying economics afterall !) But I wasnt drunk enough to dare after all the looks I got from his security.
Oh yeah --- wild, wild college years. The thing I learned is that there is no strict dress code for upgrading - but I wouldnt take this as an advise ;-)
Stephan
[This message has been edited by paulusst (edited 09-07-2001).]</font>