![]() Airlines will prioritize certain fare classes-and classes of passengers-over others. If you’re bidding for an upgrade or relying on your status to give you a bump, pay attention to the fare class of your economy ticket when you’re buying it. Signing up for an airline’s credit card can help you earn status faster, but this strategy isn’t for everyone. Unfortunately, you have to fly (and spend) a lot to get there. If you achieve elite status on an airline, you can become privy to increasingly rare perks such as free bags and, yes, free upgrades. This is not a guaranteed upgrade, the way paying for one with cash or points is, but it’s a way to gamble on getting that upgrade at a discount. In order to do this, you must have a confirmed reservation and be ready to pay if your bid is accepted. Some airlines will allow you to name your price, like at an auction, and bid for a business or first-class upgrade. If they don’t book out first class at “full price,” they will try to make more money from existing (economy) passengers via upgrades. Remember that airlines are trying to maximize their revenue per seat. Just be sure to do the math and make sure it’s actually a good deal. To upgrade your ticket with miles or points, either do it in the original booking process or after you have purchased an economy ticket on your airline’s booking portal. To see your upgrade options, go to your airline’s app or website, open your reservation, and click on “Upgrade Options.” You can also take advantage of a last-minute upgrade while checking in on your app or at the airline kiosk. The price for premium cabin fares decreases as you get closer to departure. You can either do this immediately after booking or look for last-minute upgrades as your travel date approaches. The cheapest way to get a business or first-class ticket is to buy an economy ticket then buy an upgrade. Upgrading From Economy to First Class Buy an Upgrade with Miles, Points, or Cash ![]()
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