How to fly first class
Tips for getting an upgrade on your next flight.
From The Times

January 16, 2025

Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get an upgrade, and when is it worth the cost?

An illustration of a passenger with long brown hair boarding a crowded jet. She is holding a passport and boarding pass in her left hand. In front of her, there is an open first-class seat with pillows, a plaid blanket and a card with the words “For you” written on it in cursive.

Weston Wei

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