Turn economy tickets into first class with these genius tricks that will make your flight WAY more lavish
WE’RE all wishing and hoping that we’ll get a first class upgrade when we check into our flight – but these are few and far between.
However it might actually be easier than you think to make your flight a little bit more luxury – with some careful planning.
We’ve put together a list of tips so you can pretend like you’re a VIP on board – even if you’re paying rock-bottom prices for your economy seat.
Picking a decent seat
What do you want from your seat? If it's more leg room, you'd do well to pick an exit-row seat.
And make sure you opt for a window seat, which will mean people aren't clambering over you to get to the loo.
A stay at the Club Aspire Lounge in Heathrow via Lounge Pass will cost you £25 - but you'll get complimentary food and drink and a nice place to put your feet up before you fly, so it'll be worth the price.
Travel on your own
If you're a solo traveller you're more likely to get an upgrade as there'll be no dispute about being split up if one half of a pair if upgraded.
"Who's to know that's not your allocated seat?”
Yes, your neighbours are going to laugh - but you won't care when you're getting some shuteye.
Have a smooth flight
Grab yourself a seat over the wing of the place if you want a smoother flight.
The Telegraph reports: "This is the most stable area of the plane in turbulence – smoother than first class, in fact."
Which is good if you're a nervous flyer.
Although you'll need to prepare yourself for when the plane extends its wheels before it lands - which you will hear before landing in this part of the plane.