December 20, 2007
I hope I don't have any trouble on vacation; I fly out tomorrow for Munich on Air France. But this article reminds us that trouble when you travel should be expected at least some of the time.
Although I must say that when they talk about flight attendants they aren't talking about the ones on JAL or Korean Air or Asiana or probably the other Asian airlines. And I read the article too late to dress like I belong in first class:
. VISUALIZE FIRST CLASS. Most of us are stuck in economy class, but not all of us stay there. How do people snag upgrades? Well, one of the secrets of frequent travelers is to look the part. "Wear a sport jacket," says Jason Hupe, a project manager from Long Beach, N.Y. "If they are doing upgrades, then you have a better chance of getting one." This is true. I've spoken with several airline folks who have admitted they'll pick someone who looks like he belongs in the forward cabin.The problem is that if I don't get the upgrade my jacket might not survive the flight in economy class - the cramped spaces help me spill food... Posted by James Trotta at December 20, 2007 11:38 AM | TrackBack
Comments
Post a comment