If you’re a frequent flyer, you know it’s all about the seat upgrade.
We do everything we can, including using frequent flyer miles, to get into the front cabin.
But we also know it’s becoming harder and harder to secure any kind of upgrade.
Now airlines are finding another way to handle upgrades.
They’re auctioning them.
More than 30 airlines around the world are offering auctions to upgrade to first or business class.
There are even auctions for premium economy seats.
For some smart flyers, it might actually be worth it.
A bid for $430 can get you a seat in business class on KLM.
The actual cost of that ticket would be several times that amount.
Delta Air Lines reports that 57 percent of its first class seats are now occupied by people who paid to sit there—as opposed to receiving a free upgrade.
Then there’s perhaps the best auction idea.
With some airlines you get a seat in economy.
It’s not for your seat or an upgrade, but to ensure that the seat next to you is empty.
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