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Have you been upgraded on a flight?
Life Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
5/22/2026

Have you been upgraded on a flight?

33%
Yes

2

67%
No WINNER

5

33%
Yes

2 Comments
Robert Davidson
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Robert Davidson

In the 1990s, I was upgraded from economy to the old business class seats (before they had flat beds) on a flight from London to JFK. I had a business class seat but economy class meals. Shortly after that, BA introduced their Premium Economy. I was unknowingly testing it out.

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Terri Compton
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Terri Compton

After being delayed 3 times because of bad weather at 3 airports in 3 days, American upgraded my seat to first class.

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67%
No

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Debbie Thune
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Debbie Thune

I have never been upgraded, ever. It seems like a fable to me.

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Sports Fam
0
Sports Fam

Unfortunately no.

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Sports Fam
Sports Fam

Or maybe I should say fortunately! because upgrades are usually associated with the airline upgrading you to comp for a problem they had with your flight.

Tina Bouthillier
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Tina Bouthillier

Never flew and no desire to!

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Bob Pickett
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Bob Pickett

but I have been the only passenger on a short flight early in the morning

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