The Most Hilarious Attempts At Getting A Flight Upgrade Revealed

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    A father travelling with his family wanted to be upgraded as his baby was teething and he wanted a good sleep. Needless to say his wife wasn't impressed.

     

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    A very famous magician offered to perform magic tricks for the crew in return for an upgrade.

     

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    One lady asked for an upgrade as she wanted to get to her destination quicker.

     

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    One gentleman requested an upgrade so he could try out the on board hot tub.

     

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    One businessman requested an upgrade so he could meet Richard Branson and pitch an idea to him on board.

     

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    A young man hoped an upgrade would mend his broken heart after being dumped on his birthday.

     

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    A businessman asked for an upgrade as he was in Economy but his boss was in Premium - he wanted an upgrade to Upper Class so he could wave at his boss from the bar.

     

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    One gentleman requested an upgrade so he wouldn't have to sit next to his wife.

     

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British carrier Virgin Atlantic has revealed some choice examples of why passengers have asked for upgrades.

The three most common requests for an upgrade, revealed by a survey of 1000 ground staff and cabin crew, were made on the basis that it was the passenger's birthday, they were a friend of Sir Richard Branson and that the trip was a honeymoon.

But there are a few other more hilarious ones...

 

 

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