How to Fly First Class for No More Than Coach
Fly
first class for no more than coach? Not only is it possible,
such fares are available all the time, says Unpublished
Airfare Analyst Matthew Bennett. Bennett, also known
as "Mr. Upgrade," has launched a web site
that posts free and low-cost upgrade deals on dozens
of domestic and international airlines — www.firstclassflyer.com.
The
web site specializes in special Business and First Class
travel opportunities, such as:
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Free
upgrades for business travelers when flying full-fare
with American Airlines, America West, Continental,
Delta, Northwest and US Airways
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How
to fly Business Class to Europe for less than $1,000
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Low-cost
upgrades when not flying full-fare
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First
Class to Hawaii at 60 percent off
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How
to get an Elite status card on seven major airlines
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How
to attain Elite status after just 3,334 miles flown
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Two-for-one
tickets on more than 22 airlines
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How
to manage your Frequent Flyer miles to get First and
Business Class tickets for half price
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How
you can fly front cabin without getting an upgrade
"Since
first and business class travelers represent less than
20 percent of the total airline passenger market, not
much has been done to identify these little-known offers,"
Mr. Upgrade said. "Our job at www.firstclassflyer.com is to continually research all those elusive specials.
They're available — if you know where to look. If there's
a deal out there that will get our subscribers an upgrade,
we'll find it."
www.firstclassflyer.com was created as the only Internet resource devoted to the
business and luxury traveler who seeks greater comfort
in the air, but doesn't like paying full price. The web
site posts new deals almost daily. In addition, Mr. Upgrade's
paid subscription news service, FIRST CLASS FLYER, "The
Insider's Guide to Free Upgrades and More Comfort In the
Air," offers exclusive deals and fares not posted
on the web site. "Full Access" Subscription
order forms are available at www.firstclassflyer.com
FIRST
CLASS FLYER "will steer you to an upgrade almost
every time you fly, on many major airlines, both foreign
and domestic," Mr. Upgrade said. "We guarantee
it."
About
Mr. Upgrade
Matthew Bennett was a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals
in the minor leagues before he became "Mr. Upgrade."
It was with the Royals that he discovered his interest
in airline upgrades -- by tracking them down for himself
and his teammates. "I became known as 'the guy
who doesn't pay retail for anything' - airline tickets
included. Needless to say, I quickly became the most
popular guy in the clubhouse," he recalls with
a chuckle. |