🎉 How to (Maybe) Get Upgraded on Your Next Flight

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🛫 Coach is fine. But champagne in business class? Better.

Here’s how to (maybe, possibly, miraculously) snag an upgrade — no blackmail or bribes required.


😊 Be Ridiculously Polite

Use their name. Smile. Say thank you. Manners are rare at 35,000 feet — and flight crews notice.


🍫 Bring Treats for the Crew

A little chocolate or a snack goes a long way. Hand it over with a “Thanks for all you do.” Instant upgrade vibes.


👔 Dress Like a Person Who Belongs in Business Class

No hoodies. No Crocs. You’re aiming for “I might own a yacht,” not “I just woke up.”


💬 Ask—Nicely

Say this at the gate or check-in:

“Are there any upgrades available today?”

Sometimes, being bold gets you bubbles.


📆 Fly When Nobody Else Wants To

Midweek red-eyes and Saturday afternoons are your golden ticket. Fewer elites, more open seats.


🧘 Be the Chillest Passenger on Board

Stay calm. Help others. Be cool. Flight attendants remember the calm in the chaos.


🥂 Even if You Don’t Get the Upgrade…

You might score an extra snack, a wink, or a free drink. Charm always travels well. 💁‍♂️


📣 Tell Us Your Upgrade Wins (or Fails)

Tag us @thewindowseat — we want your tales of mile-high glory or coach-class chaos.

#TheWindowSeat #UpgradeEnergy #FlyingInStyle


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Ama Ndlovu explores the connections of culture, ecology, and imagination.

Her work combines ancestral knowledge with visions of the planetary future, examining how Black perspectives can transform how we see our world and what lies ahead.

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