Originally Posted by
Badal121
Yes, I have no status with any airlines and mainly looking to pay for an upgrade rather than using any miles/status to get a free upgrade. I want to know what can I ensure to have better chances at getting an upgrade at the check-in.
Should I buy the ticket at its lowest available fare which is around $1100 and then try to get an expensive upgrade at the checkin? Or if buying an economy ticket for $2000 will make it less expensive and better chances for an upgrade? Which economy Fare class do I need to be in for an easy upgrade with just cash.
Thanks again for all the help!.
You need to find out which economy fare classes, if any, are eligible for an upgrade. Airline policies on this matter vary, so you will need to check the policies of each carrier. The question is not what fare class to be in for an
easy upgrade, but what fare class you need to be in to be eligible for an upgrade at all. Whether it's worth paying more for a ticket to have a chance at an upgrade is for you to decide, but the only way of being sure of getting a business class seat is to purchase one.