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It is very difficult to get business class flights when you're flying often. Flying business class has more advantages than flying coach. In this class, you will find more legroom, better service, and laptop connections and personal care amenities. If you notice,executive class flights are now not reserved for just business people.

If you're planning to visit your family or go in for vacation, you can enjoy the services of business class without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips that can help in getting cheap executive class flights.

*There are many airlines that may book executive class tickets at cheaper rates if prior notice is provided. If you book tickets before 30-60 days of actual date of travel, you can save 40% -60% on airfare.

*Maintain loyalty with one airline. If you are flying with one airline or a group of airlines that provide mileage benefits you can get an elite status which means you can get benefits like advance check in facilities, your luggage allowance would be slightly higher than people who do not have an elite status. For this work you have to purchase a fare that allows upgrades. You can speak with your carrier, travel agent for fares that allow upgrades.

*Dress to impress. It is important that people wear business casuals if they want to be recognized. If you wear a tee shirt or short you may not get upgraded to executive class, than when you wear khakis, shirt and a semi-formal shirt. If you are well dressed and you have frequent flier account your chances of getting upgraded are a lot better.

*Use services of savvy travel agent. A savvy agent can compare different options based on your preferences, and tell you which option would work best for you.

*Ask ticket agent whether there are any seats available in first class.

*Be friendly to ticket agent. They are required to follow certain procedures, but a little friendliness might help and certainly couldn't hurt.

*Business class seating tends to offer more entertainment in a bigger package. For example; United Airlines executive class seats have 15-inch personal TV screens.

*If you belong to an airline's frequent flyer club, you will often receive more miles for flying executive class. For example, Delta credits your account with 150 percent of the actual miles flown in a executive class seat. United offers priority check-in, boarding and deplaning. Delta and United both make sure that you are the first to receive your bags in the claim area post-flight. You can also enjoy access to airport lounges.

*Business class seating provides more entertainment like 15 inch personal TV screens, noise reducing headphones, gourmet meals, premium alcohol etc.

What You Ought To Know About Business Class Flights?

By: Jessica Williams




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