A flight attendant has revealed that a simple act of kindness could be the key to securing a free upgrade to first class. Cierra Mistt, a TikTok creator with over three million followers, shared insider tips on how passengers can improve their chances of being moved to the front of the plane.
In a video, Mistt explained that being polite to gate agents and flight attendants can work wonders. She said: 'One of the easiest ways to get free upgrades is literally just being nice to your gate agent and flight attendant. The miracles we can work when we're given some Starbucks or a bag of chocolates, especially those long days where we have back-to-back flights and don't even have time to go get some food.'
Aside from kindness, logistical reasons can also lead to upgrades. Mistt noted that if a flight is not full, crew members sometimes need to move passengers for weight and balance purposes. She said: 'Normally if our flight isn't full, we have to move people for weight and balance purposes. That being said, normally all aircrafts are tail-heavy, so if we have to move people up to the front, where do you think we're going to take them from? The back.'
Mistt added a disclaimer that these methods are not guaranteed, but are based on her personal experience. Fellow TikTokers praised the advice, with one cabin crew member commenting: 'I've upgraded many people for free when oversold in coach. Always to people who are pleasant and nice to me. Yup, mostly that's all it takes.'
