Want To Fly First Class Without Paying Extra? Here Are Some hints

Air travel used to be interesting, even fun & exciting. Those days seem like a lifetime ago. The last time I traveled by air, it took 27 hours to get from Lafayette, La. to Syracuse, NY. I slept on a cot at Logan International in Boston. Airlines have cut back on the number of fights, and crammed more seats into planes. When you're delayed these factors effectively "pour gasoline on the fire." Then, there are the baggage fees. Walking through first class to get to that economy seat just seems to make it worse. If you play your cards, right, with a little luck, you can get upgraded. Remember, people DO judge a book by its cover. If you want to get bumped up to first class, dress like you belong there. ALWAYS be polite, and remember, you have nothing to lose by asking. Here are a few hints from time.com.