7. Have friends in high places

Contacts and friendships with influential people do work! You have no such friends or relatives? Then create an illusion and let others believe that you belong to the elite. While going through the check-in, let the staff know that your spouse or best friend used to work for the same airline. Instead of economy you might be offered first class. Whether you really have friends in high places or not, sound natural and relaxed talking about them.

8. Work in the Skyscanner PR team

If you are working as a Social Media Manager or something like that, you might enjoy a flight upgrade. You can find to your delight that you have been given a better seat. As we all know, the perfect upgrade would be to get Seat 6A, be furnished with snacks and champagne. And you know what? This is not just a nice dream. This is absolutely possible to receive. Such a wonderful upgrade is fantastic for those who are tall and need more room for their legs than those whose height is below 6’5. But even if you are not the tallest passenger, it is always pleasant to be spoiled and pampered by the airline.