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woo! i can answe this one!
i spent two and a half years listening to every excuse in the book as to why some random ock i've never met before should sit in a seat they didn't pay for. it's annoying. it's rude. if you want something, you need to be prepared to give. a few tips:
frequent flier upgrades can be painless. if you aren't a frequent flier, become one and do so often.
alot of airlines are featuring special deals on the big seats and reduced-price upgrades at the airport. ask the agent when you're checking in if there's any deals that can get you up there.
if all else fails, be prepared to pay, either with cash or other barter. cyn has the idea... give them something they want, you'll get something you want. beleive me, a box of krispy cremes was a free upgrade to anyone...
if you think you can get away with it, lie your little heart out. your grandmother just died. you're on your honeymoon (works better when you're with your s.o.). you broke your tailbone and are really aching... appeal to the agent's better side and sometimes you'll get slipped up there.
if the answer is a resounding and repeated no, accept your fate and move on with life. there is nothing more annoying and nothing that prompts placement into middle seats faster than an asshole who won't stop bugging you about an upgrade. remember... as an airline agent, we can give you the bump up or the bump off... yes it's a little heady, but it's the damn truth. don't be a pain in the ass or we'll put you inbetween the two biggest people on the plane. i've done it before. it was so much fun doing it.
remember, social engineering is the name of the game, and don't be a jerk about it or you're sure to lose out on whatever chance you had. that's it for this post, lemme know if you have any other questions regarding airline travel.
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