: Many airlines now allow you to bid for an upgrade a few days before your flight. If the cabin isn't full, you might snag a seat for a few hundred dollars.
: Keep an eye on your inbox 24–48 hours before flying; airlines often send "last-minute" discounted upgrade offers to fill remaining seats. 4. Leverage Your Loyalty buy cheap business class tickets
: If a full business ticket is too expensive, book economy for the short legs and save your luxury for the longest leg of the trip. : Many airlines now allow you to bid
: Frequent flyers often receive upgrade vouchers that they can gift to others; check with your well-traveled friends. check with your well-traveled friends.