Flying Air India? Here’s How You Can Get A Business Class Upgrade

Who doesn’t dream of travelling in the swanky business class and making the best use of all the luxurious facilities and services? Unfortunately, these tickets are very expensive and not all of us can afford them every time we decide to board a flight. Well, we might be able to help you for getting a business class upgrade the next time you are flying. If you are flying with Air India, make sure to follow all these steps for an upgrade from economy to business class.

Flying Air India? Here’s How You Can Get A Business Class Upgrade For Free

There are many tips and tricks to follow to increase the chances of a free upgrade. You do not have to shell out your pocket anymore, instead apply these hacks efficiently for a free business class upgrade.

Complete Check-In At First

Reach the airport early in time and complete the check-in process. Have plenty of time in hand during this situation. This works the best if you fly with the airline frequently.

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Let The Ticket Agent Know

Ask for help from the agent at the ticket counter. Let them know that you wish for an upgrade. A bit of assistance with a code from this agent will help to increase the chances for an upgrade for free.

Flights Attendants Can Help

Flight attendants can help you out in these situations. Be very kind and ask them politely for their help. Ask them if there are any seats available in the business class. Also, there can be instances where the economy class is totally packed, at such cases be the first person to communicate with the flight attendant and grab that seat in the swanky business class for free.

Spark Confidence

Communicate with the flight attendant in such a way that you look like travelling in the expensive class. If you dress and accessorise well, and present yourself confidently, your chances to enter the business class increase.

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How You Can Get A Business Class Upgrade?

If you want to upgrade your Air India flight ticket from economy to business class assuredly, you need to pay charges to cover a specific distance.

For an upgrade to the business class up to 750 km, you need to pay ₹4000. (You need to pay 12% GST too)

For an upgrade to cover a distance of more than 750 km, you need to pay ₹7000. (You need to pay 12% GST as well)