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Forbes on how to get an upgrade
You MUST read this - it is very funny
http://www.forbes.com/fyi/2002/0916/116_2.html edited after input from pitsheel [This message has been edited by B Watson (edited 11-01-2002).] |
Actually, this does work with certain airlines. None of them are US carriers though.
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Read page one... I think it was intended to be funny.
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LOL
I believe that I've read some of these tips on FT before http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif |
ROTFL http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif
I guess now we have a new version of THE SPEECH <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Considering the pressure you're under at this terminal, the quality of service is just remarkable. I know the company's got problems in other places--I hear about them every weekend from [first name of airline's president]. But he'll be glad when I tell him the story around here.</font> |
I wonder if anyone has ever received an upgrade in reality by ever "tipping" a gate agent or FA:
3) Slip a crisp bill into your ticket folder. Figure on $50 domestic, $100 international. Never tried it myself -- would have thought it might be a tad illegal for some reason... |
Perhaps the author of this frequents FT:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">...They also know it looks bad if they leave paying customers in coach while giving away empty seats up front to off-duty airline employees along for a free ride. This form of professional courtesy is so common on some airlines that the first-class cabin is referred to as "the employee lounge." Make them share it with you.</font> [This message has been edited by xyzzy (edited 11-01-2002).] |
Drat! I wish I'd read the advice following the "upgrade" story before last night!
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HAH! This is a good one that I am all too often guilty of:
8) Defend your turf! If anyone from business class tries to use the lavatory, make a scene. |
Hey, kishna! It is an interesting question that you posed given some carriers [HP, AS] allow upgrades to be purchased for fifty bucks.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by afrugal1: Hey, kishna! It is an interesting question that you posed given some carriers [HP, AS] allow upgrades to be purchased for fifty bucks.</font> |
I'm glad the article didn't reveal the secret upgrade handshake between a VFF and gate agent! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif
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The crisp $50 or $100 absolutely works with some FA's on Aeroflot just before takeoff or once airborne.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by afrugal1: Hey, kishna! It is an interesting question that you posed given some carriers [HP, AS] allow upgrades to be purchased for fifty bucks.</font> |
Af personnel are known to take $50 bribes such as these in many stations.
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