How to get an upgrade – or not

Some of the best tales from customers in an attempt to get an upgrade include on Virgin Atlantic:

Many good arguments for the need of an upgrade
Many good arguments for the need of an upgrade

The rowing couple – A gentleman requested an upgrade so he wouldn’t have to sit next to his wife.

The fantasist – One gentleman requested an upgrade so he could try out the on board hot tub!!

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

The tired father – A dad travelling with his family asked to be upgraded as his baby was teething and he wanted a decent sleep. Unsurprisingly, his wife was less than impressed!

The impatient traveller – One woman asked for an upgrade as she wanted to get to her destination quicker!

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

The broken-hearted – A young man hoped an upgrade would fix his broken heart after being dumped on his birthday.

The overachiever – 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.