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A CABIN CREW MEMBER HAS REVEALED THE METHOD HE USES TO DECIDE WHICH PASSENGERS WILL GET UPGRADED OR NOT FOR FREE, REVEALING THE ONE THING TRAVELLERS CAN DO TO SECURE THEM A BETTER SEAT.

17:48, 31 May 2025 If you have ever fantasized about being whisked from economy to luxury at 30,000 without having to spend a penny towards it, then your dreams may have just come true with

this simple technique. While most travellers can only daydream about landing that luxurious cabin upgrade, a savvy flight attendant has spilled the beans on exactly how you can boost your

chances of making this a reality for free - as well as what will completely ruin your chances of being given this. Flight attendant Miguel Muñoz revealed the secret to securing a coveted

spot in first class is by simply being "nice and honest". He claims that generosity plays a key part in who gets upgrades when there's room at the front, saying he rewards

those who've made his job a pleasure. However, according to Miguel, while manners may push you to the front of the line, any attempts to deceive the crew is a sure-fire way to remain in

your original seat. Miguel recounted situations where some passengers have pretended to be ill in the hopes of securing a premium spot, only for their plan to backfire spectacularly, the

Mirror reports Miguel didn't mince his words when warning passengers against this tactic, saying: "Sometimes people come to me asking for an orange juice or a snack because they

say they are dizzy or have low blood sugar. Article continues below "We automatically think they are lying just to get something for free. And probably some people lie." He

continued: "But I always think if you're lying karma will come back for sure. But if they are not lying and I don't give them anything it's even worse. "I have to,

just in case. On the plane, the crew is in charge of helping passengers, so we have to trust them really." Miguel revealed another clever trick on how to get freebies on board, stating

that flight attendants cannot question a passenger's request when they claim to feel unwell. However, he also emphasised that it largely depends on "how you ask". He

explained: "Most airlines don't give anything for free, not even water, so when passengers come saying they are very thirsty, they need to take medication or they just ask for a

glass of water, I officially have to say no. "First, I always tell them that we sell bottles of water. I'd normally give it for free but it all depends on how you ask really.

"For example, if after I say we charge for water they [passengers] get all upset saying things like 'but the law says you have to give me free water' or ' it's a

human right' automatically I'm not going to give them any. "Now, if you say you don't feel well or you ask very nicely then definitely I will be giving that to you."

In terms of upgrades, Miguel advised "it's about being nice and honest" and shared what passengers should and shouldn't say if they hope to get better seats on board.

The flight attendant added: "If passengers come to me and say they need more space for some reason I move them to the overwings [seats by the emergency exit with extra legroom]."

Miguel cautioned: "But you have to be careful with what you say! Because if you say you have a bad knee, for example, I have to be careful with these people as passengers seating by

emergency exits are the ones who have to assist the crew in case of an emergency." Warning against deceitful claims, he said: "If you can't operate the emergency exit because

you have a bad knee I can't move you to the overwings. So it won't work. My advice is to be honest, don't try to be dramatic. _JOIN THE_ _DAILY RECORD'S WHATSAPP

COMMUNITY HERE _A_ND GET THE LATEST NEWS SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR MESSAGES._ "If it's true that you have a bad leg, fair enough, but don't lie about it because probably you

don't know it but it won't benefit you." Citing an example he said: "The other day a passenger said he had hip pain and he wanted to have extra legroom. Unfortunately,

because of that, I couldn't move him to the emergency exit but I moved him to the last row which was completely empty." Article continues below Miguel advised honesty: "Just

be honest. If you don't have any pain, simply say 'Hey if you guys had any seats available in the emergency exit row could you let me know?' and I will. Make it easier for the

crew, basically." Regarding other specific needs that passengers may ask to be accommodated for, he said: "And of course, when we have passengers who are very tall and need more

space or people who nicely ask for it because they just want to be more comfortable. If the seats are free, I definitely move them."