Most travelers might not think about the upgrade yet after booking a flight but once you are already there, getting a flight upgrade might come to your mind. But then again, you might ask, "Should I get a flight upgrade?" Let this article help you decide by considering the pros and cons.
Pros
There are many ways to get a free upgrade but when you want to avail one, make sure that you are going to have a medium or long-haul flight. Do not waste your time getting an upgrade for just a short flight.
When you upgrade, you will get a slightly bigger seat and even a fancier snack to enjoy. Hence, you will have more time to enjoy the perks when you have a long-haul flight. Also remember that you will only get the flat bed when the flight is long.
Some airlines allow its customers to use their loyalty points for free upgrades. You can use this to save money. Although, it is still better if you actually get the upgrade without anything in return, right? According to Money Saving Expert, their survey revealed that 16% was able to upgrade for free and for non-budget airline, 18% was able to avail of the free upgrade.
Cons
Well, if it is not free, it can be expensive and sometimes, it would even be time consuming and even stressful to get an upgrade. Most of the time, premium seating for flight upgrades are only offered until an hour or a few minutes before the flight's departure. This way, they can get full cash value, Expert Flyer wrote.
Not everyone who asks for upgrade can get one especially if you sound demanding to the staff. The last thing they want to hear is a customer asking for more than what he paid for. So, this might just ruin your trip if you asked for an upgrade but didn't get one.
Also, it is not easy to get it and you are not the only one who wants it. Hence, you have to race with other interested people. You will surely be lucky if you are chosen for the upgrade. And you just have to try your luck.
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