There is no universal standard when it comes to first class pricing, and the same goes for upgrading to first class from a lower cabin airfare. Even within the airline's network, pricing varies by ...

First-class upgrades may seem impossible to score in 2025—but popular travel guru "Johnny Jet" John DiScala says there are still ways to work the system if you know how. And he would know. The ...

Set alerts for tools like Points Path that check inventory across airlines, making it easier to spot available first-class seats. If you're able to be flexible with your travel plans, you'll ...

Frequent flyers know the feeling: boarding pass scanned, a pause, then those golden words, “You’ve been upgraded to first class.” But for some travelers, this ...

I wasn't sure if I should upgrade to first class on my first overnight flight with my infant. I ended up trying it, and it did not go as I'd hoped. I booked coach seats on our return flight. We slept ...