But, if harassment isnt going to get us free upgrades, we need another tactic.
For you gentler folk, heres 12 travel tips to getting free upgrades on everything.
The second employees notice that youre a rewards member, theyre instructed to hand you the moon if possible.
via wsj.net
That means lavishing them with the best they have to offer whenever possible.
Your relationship is with the 3rd party website, not the place that is actually providing you the service.
You pay for bare bones, and thats what the company is going to give you.
Get There Early
Wherever youre going, attempt to arrive well in advance.
At airlines, this offers you a chance to chat with the gate personnel and ask about upgrades.
Being kind and friendly is the fast track to being upgraded.
Just do it with a smile.
Tip Well.
Just like tipping a bartender will get you free drinks, tipping employees will get you many off-book favors.
In this case, it never hurts to have something on hand that almost everyone likes.
Amazon gift cards are another simple way to say thanks that work as well as cash.
Be Discreet
Never request upgrades or special service when other people are within earshot.
Brag
Not about yourself, no one cares.
