Be patient, and look for available first-class spots about a week before your flight takes off. Airlines start to release ...

First-class cabins are no longer reserved only for business travelers with unlimited budgets. Airlines now use more flexible systems that allow upgrades through points, bids, or loyalty programs. If ...

First things first, if you plan to upgrade to first class from a lower cabin airfare, you will need to purchase business class tickets for your best chances at scoring a deal. Sources recommend ...

First-class upgrades may seem impossible to score in 2025—but popular travel guru "Johnny Jet" John DiScala says there are still ways to work the system if you know how. And he would know. The ...

Forget the old myths about dressing up or sweet-talking your way to the front. Here’s what really works. Set alerts for tools like Points Path that check inventory across airlines, making it easier to ...