Tagged: business-class

Upgrade Bidding Tips: How to Game Airline Seat Auctions So You'll Win

If you’re not familiar with upgrade bidding for airline tickets, it’s time to learn. By entering a virtual auction, passengers who have purchased economy tickets offer to pay a bit…

Amtrak Introduces a Bidding System for Upgrades

In many ways, high-end train travel in the United States mirrors high-end plane travel. Amtrak doesn't have seats that convert into lie-flat beds in first and business class. But those…

Airline Waives Mask Rule for Passengers in First and Business Class

First class and business class flyers getting special perks is not news. But it's a shocking development when airlines decide to bend science in an effort to attract big…

Schmoozing United Airlines Gate Agents for Upgrades Is a Complete Waste of Time Now

Remember when travel articles weren't all about airborne pathogens and instead were full of advice like "dress nicely if you want to be upgraded to first class" or "bring a small gift…

"Basic Business Class"? Emirates Quietly Shakes Up Airfare Structures

Last summer, with no fanfare whatsoever, Emirates changed the rules of business travel. It took what was a signature product—its well-rated business class service—and decoupled it from…

Frequent-Flier Tips: How to Earn Elite Status More Quickly

To make air travel more enjoyable, and even less costly, Airfarewatchdog (www.airfarewatchdog.com) strongly recommends attaining elite status with a single airline -- and its…