Riding first class across the Atlantic is something that will leave your pocket dry. However.. If you know the right people to talk to, it may cost you no more then a healthy conversation. Major airlines like BA and Virgin have a responsibility to create repeat customers. The staff has a duty to leave you, the passenger, with as much satisfaction as possible. On almost every flight, there are open seats in business class and in first class. Now what better way to make use of those seats, then to give them to a cool and enthusiastic customer! That's you! When checking in and when at the gate, it never hurts to ask for a upgrade free of charge and it always pays off. You might not always strike gold. But when you do, you will be flying gold. ;)
