I'm half of a good argument for this.
About 15-20 years ago Continental randomly upgraded me a friend on a trip to Paris, I think.
I was totally bitten and it started my pursuit of opportunities to get up front... of course I rarely pay retail for for it but use whatever tricks, points, status etc I can to get up there.
Most of which I learned about right here. ^^
But not sure I'm what the airlines have in mind with the "get 'em hooked strategy. :/
Originally Posted by
flyerCO
It does work though. Just returned from PEK. Seatmate in D1 was OPUP on a previous flight by DL. Ever since that flight he pays to fly D1. It's like crack. Once you do it, you never stop wanting it.