Whats the best way to ask for upgrade
Jul 29, 2003 | 5:10 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Whats the best way to ask for upgrade
Does anybody ask for airline upgrades (gratis type) when checking in? If so, what's the best approach? In my case, I'm spending $7,000 for a business class RT from US to Europe, could it hurt to ask for an upgrade to FC?
Jul 29, 2003 | 5:16 pm
#2
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Just ask, there isn't any special way to do so. As long as you stay friendly and courteous it might work. Try a friendly approach by asking if they could "move you" up front, or ask if the loads up front would make it possible to get swap for a seat in First. I always try and avoid the "U" word.
Jul 29, 2003 | 6:08 pm
#4
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Be extremely friendly.
Bring a gift. ("Oh, I'm sorry, but I got this for my friend who cancelled at the last minute and I don't want to haul it all the way to XXXXX and back. Would you like it?") Nice wine or champagne (REAL Champagne works well).
Bring a gift. ("Oh, I'm sorry, but I got this for my friend who cancelled at the last minute and I don't want to haul it all the way to XXXXX and back. Would you like it?") Nice wine or champagne (REAL Champagne works well).
Jul 29, 2003 | 6:35 pm
#5
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Since the subject at hand isn't about miles and points, I'm going to move it over to TravelBuzz. Please follow it there.
Best,
Gary
aka gleff
MilesBuzz and Delta moderator
Best,
Gary
aka gleff
MilesBuzz and Delta moderator