There is no guarantee of getting an upgrade on your flight, but why not try?

Follow these hints and tips for some ideas to make sure you turn left instead of right when getting on the plane. You are more likely to have success for long-haul or transatlantic flights than for short journeys.

1. Be polite and friendly – not demanding of the airline staff
2. Be subtle and discreet – ask, when checking in, if there are any seats available elsewhere on the plane, or if there are any aisle seats next to a window?
3. Arrive early and dress smartly
4. Don’t fly during business hours
5. Fly by yourself – get rid of your family or friends to increase the likelihood of moving to first class
6. Tell staff if your are celebrating an important event to increase the likelihood (i.e. Graduation, 21st or 18th)
7. If you are a newly qualified doctor make sure you include that as your title
8. Remember there are four classes of flights – economy, premium economy, business and first class. Only aim to increase by one class.