SECRET Airline Hack To Fly First Class For FREE!

[@LyfeUntethered]

☠ Trying not to die: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4O9i5hue5Vkg7s

[@janetkensett1503]

I flew First Class in the early 2000 from the UK to California. I was sitting in my alloted seat when this young kid came up to me and said I was in his seat. I asked him to have a word with the flight attendant. They both came back and the flight attendant asked me to follow her. She took me upstairs to First Class. I had loads of foot room, was given a glass of Bubbly, had the window seat and it was a great experience. Very comfortable. The kid probably didn't realize that I was happy to give up my seat to him! Didn't pay a penny more for being upgraded.

[@littlegoobie]

also happened for me around the same time. doesn't quite work that way these days. Unless they're in a serious time crunch to get pushed back, they'll find another passenger in the back who has some level of frequent flyer status or in the airline's loyalty pgm, move them up to first class, and move you or the kid into the upgraded person's old seat.

[@ms.penguin6252]

I grew up traveling Economy. I am an adult now and dream of traveling the world. I am at a loss for hope of finding a soulmate; however, traveling has always been a dream of mine. Traveling is attainable if i'm smart and focused. I hope I succeed. I'm subscribed to you.

[@LyfeUntethered]

You've got this Ms. Penguin!

[@kellicoffman8440]

Me too I would love to travel

[@Peter-ok9bj]

You forgot to tell that the credit card you use for the Skyclub costs $500 a year and is worth it if you fly Delta a lot. The better card if you are willing to pay that kind of money is the Amex Platinum card because you can use the Amex lounges plus priority club lounges all over the world. Delta dies not have Skyclubs outside the United States plus with the points you earn with the Amex Platinum you can use them to book tickets in any other airline not with the Delta card.

[@LyfeUntethered]

Great Intel! I can use the Amex lounges too.

[@Sophos1964]

It’s certainly not free. It’s a side benefit of paying a high annual fee for the card.

[@rickmarr8784]

Never been first class but have been business class for international flight. It was sweet, I had access to the lounge also. I saw what the first class looks like passing by to my seat and they look amazing plus they had better meals and selections. I hope to get into first class one day on an international flight.

[@HotelSnob]

First class is fun, but not worth paying for when you could put the funds towards a swank hotel🙋🏼‍♀️ the way you’re doing it is PURRFECT!

[@LyfeUntethered]

Heck ya! Thanks!

[@Funkydood]

You look like Chuck Norris, bro'!

[@LyfeUntethered]

Hahha. I wish I could fight like him!

[@DaveWoodson]

first class is so awesome, once you have experienced it you won't want to go back to steerage

[@michaelhoffman5486]

duh

[@Me2Lancer]

During the mid-1960s I travelled with the military across the Pacific Ocean. It was common practice for me to book " space available." More often than not it seems seats in first class were the first to become available. Whatever the causer or reason, I usually ended up in first class.

[@jhollie8196]

Flew first class on delta and tried getting into sky lounge and was turned away. I now upgraded my Delta AMX card to gold and shall try again to get into lounge

[@LyfeUntethered]

It should be pretty clear when you log in to your AMEX account if you have access to the sky lounge. Just check before your next trip. I love the Sky Lounge. I actually like long layovers now.

[@alistairt7544]

Flying "first class" on domestic flights is not on par with First Class international flights. Unfortunately, your Delta Gold Amex won't allow you lounge access. It's the lowest tier of the Delta Amex cards. Plat is allowed but you have to pay $50 fee to get in. You need to have the highest tier Amex card, which is the Reserve(purple card) to get in for free. Some of their criteria for lounge access Sky Lounge are: 1) If you have a First Class(Delta One) ticket on both international or domestic flight. Delta One is the lie flat bed suites, the most luxurious suite that Delta has. If you're on a domestic flight and your seat is not a Delta One suite, then you're not qualified. The normal domestic "first class" is basically a glorified Premium Economy lol Totally not the same level as the First Class ticket on international flights 2) If you are a Delta Sky Club member, which is $695/year to be a member, but also you can pay with miles but forgot how much miles 3) You are at least a Gold Medallion Status on the Delta Sky Miles Program. This is not the Amex card, this is the Mileage Rewards Program of Delta, which is a different program 4) You posses the Delta American Express Reserve card(Purple card). If you have a Plat or Plat Business, you can pay a $50 fee per person, per visit 5) The rest depends on your status on other airlines within the SkyTeam alliance, usually high tier level, and also if you have a SkyTeam Elite Plus tier status

[@godsfavdaughter]

You can go to the Sky Lounge arrival and departure on the same day. I did the lounge in Philly and my arrival in ATL on the same day. Fun Fact

[@LyfeUntethered]

Awesome!

[@dsr8223]

I've done that post-flight SkyClub visit, too. (It's not allowed for all lounges, though.) After back-to-back first class flights on which I had been offered only Biscoff cookies and Sun Chips, it was nice to get a warm (and actually very good) meal upon arrival.

[@tresboujay]

Flew in the Delta One Suite last year on a flight 9hr from Hawaii it was amazing.

[@kristinayates1]

That first class looks like economy on every other airline! 😏

[@LyfeUntethered]

I mean, for a regular dude like me, it wasn't bad!

[@atis23]

Domestic first class is not really a “first” class. Even international Delta One suite is disappointing comparing to other airlines.

[@HawaiiPaperCo]

Great tips! Thanks for this. Aloha!

[@LyfeUntethered]

Appreciate it! Aloha!

[@keabu]

​ @LyfeUntethered I wanted to confirm what I think I saw. Did you get the upgrade just by scanning your boarding pass? i.e. you didn't have to ask ahead of time. Thanks!

[@LyfeUntethered]

Usually they tell you beforehand but sometimes you’ll find out when you scan your ticket last minute! That may have happened here.

[@keabu]

@@LyfeUntethered Thanks!!

[@annc7550]

So is the upgrade and skyclub for Platinum cards only? I have a regular Delta Amex. Thanks for doing this video. It was fun to watch.

[@LyfeUntethered]

I'm not sure! I think there are different benefits for every card and level. It feels like health insurance trying to understand it! 😂

[@SpykersB]

Oh man plane trips n airports i find torture boring…BUT, i don’t think 🤔 i blinked watching your vid 😳…yeah your a vid wizard! 🍻

[@LyfeUntethered]

Hahaha thanks man!

[@paulpabloanderson6884]

That 1st class looks like economy on Emirates.

[@natashawho5508]

I believe Emirates economy is different depending from which city you are departing. I flew on Emirates economy and I was highly disappointed; it was the worse experience I’ve had flying.

[@davidjackson7281]

I am enjoying binge watching your videos today. Thanks. You are very entertaining. Great editing job.

[@LyfeUntethered]

Really appreciate it David! Can I ask how you found us?

[@davidjackson7281]

@@LyfeUntethered Of course. I found your video(s) searching for Amtrak.

[@LyfeUntethered]

@@davidjackson7281 Oh awesome, thanks!

[@FA45ACP]

Not sure what the rest of your content is about, but subscribed based on how much I enjoyed this video 👍

[@LyfeUntethered]

Appreciate it! It's a travel channel - so trains, planes, trucks, RVs, US, foreign and travel tips! Glad you liked it!

[@gdotmoney96]

I'm still trying to figure out the part to fly first class for free 😐🤨

[@KKJournals]

How did he upgrade? I missed the part where he asked or submitted for one? Please advise

[@LyfeUntethered]

Great question! When you book your ticket, you check a box and tell them you’re interested in upgrading to either first class, comfort, plus or both. If they have space, they’ll automatically upgrade you if you’re a member of the program.

[@KennethTungol]

@@LyfeUntethered Is this prior to checkout or is it after checkout? Also will you get notified prior to your day of travel?

[@LyfeUntethered]

@@KennethTungol When you book your flight, you check the boxes to say if you're interested in free upgrades to first class, comfort plus, or both. Sometimes you're notified before the day of travel, and sometimes when you're boarding the plane you get a pleasant surprise and they'll tell you when they scan your ticket!

[@lovelifeandtravels.]

We also just started doing travel vlogs and still trying to figure out how to get all the perks. Don't have an AMEX but we do have a venture X. .

[@LyfeUntethered]

That's supposed to be a pretty good card. Do you like it?

[@lovelifeandtravels.]

@LyfeUntethered Yes, I even use it to cover my brokens phone, The perks are great, , absolutely no complaints.

[@richmartin8314]

I love Delta Sky club. That credit card will get you into the AMEX Centurion lounges also (unlimited). JFK and ATL Centurion lounges are fantastic if you get in when they aren't crowded. LAX? Not so much...

[@TravelingToday-yu9gv]

Do you have to book the Delta flight with the Delta credit card or do you get upgrades by just owning the card?

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

First class from Medford to Tucson is such a waste tho… first class is really a benefit only on flights that are a lot longer, imho. Do the upgrades apply to longer flights?

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@imvrgp]

Hello, thank you for sharing this video. I enjoyed watching the travels and seeing you make friends along the way :) I have the Amex Platinum card, yay, first step done! But I am new using the Amex perks, including using the Delta Sky Club lounges. How do you go about trying to get an upgrade to first class? Do you simply go up to concierge and say "Hello, any first class upgrades available for Amex card holders?" Thank you!

[@gdotmoney96]

That's what I want to know. Doesn't say much in the video 🤔 😕 😐

[@heyitsmelisa]

I did it all wrong, I guess. I had a seat change, and I got a window seat, but it was in row 21 on an E175 (right in front of the aft restroom). 😆

[@LyfeUntethered]

Next time Lisa 😂

[@DianeRoma1]

Great advice! Thank you.

[@LyfeUntethered]

You are so welcome!

[@t.marieking3239]

Does that work with Delta gold Amex card

[@LyfeUntethered]

Not certain, but probably is my guess!

[@wunderb8566]

What are you filming yourself with?

[@timeglass777]

I normally don't fly first class either. It is a lot more expensive than the economy class. However, I do pay a little extra for comfort (even though I have short legs:). If I am on a red eye or night oversea flight, I would like to book the first class especially if my first stop after getting off the plane is NOT my hotel room. I would need the flat seat to get as much sleep as I can!

[@m.asquino7403]

Is first class worth 10k, I don't think so!

[@lucidoluxurytravel9739]

Delta’s first class Delta One and Delta Suites are amazing and possible if you know how to use your points. 🥰👍

[@LyfeUntethered]

Wanna try!

[@johnk6748]

The reason I am able to buy my first class seats (haven't stepped out of 1st class in 20 yrs of global travel) is because I know that using a credit card to get points means it isn't free. A basic principle of getting wealthy is to not fall for BS like this- If I have to use my card to buy something off Amazon or other store it is factually not free- It may be cheap- it isn't free though. Doing it my way for example on Le Premier Air France I get greeted at the airplane door by someone who escorts me down the stairs to a car that takes me to the lounge while someone else deals with my passport and standing in lines etc.

[@LyfeUntethered]

Please share how, John!

[@annademo]

LOL, is it too early to drink? No. It's always 5 o'clock somewhere.

[@LyfeUntethered]

Amen Anna. Amen.

[@paulzelazek828]

Very neat

[@LyfeUntethered]

Thanks Paul!

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

So how do you get free upgrades every time ? YOU DON'T !

[@LyfeUntethered]

Every time? Not quite but it's almost every time for me now!

[@gdotmoney96]

​@LyfeUntethered but you haven't showed us. Which it states in your video title 🙄🙄

[@JM32023]

So, what is the secret?

[@LyfeUntethered]

A good travel credit card.

[@JM32023]

@@LyfeUntethered which one do you recommend?

[@LyfeUntethered]

​@@JM32023 It depends on how much you travel and what airlines are readily available for you. I have the Delta Sky Miles Amex card, which works for me. We like Delta, we travel quite a bit, and we run our biz expenses through the card, which unlocks more perks. There are other Amex cards with lower annual fees that get close to the same benefits. This site is good to help you choose: bit.ly/3O08arD

[@JM32023]

@@LyfeUntethered awesome Thank you👍

[@LyfeUntethered]

@@JM32023 Glad to help! Safe Travels!

[@hudsonfamoffficial]

First it was the Trans-Atlantic accent … Now the KZbin accent has taken over … Having a slight edge over the News 📰 Accent

[@LyfeUntethered]

Wait a second! I have an accent?

[@alistairt7544]

Domestic American "first class" looks like a glorified Premium Economy seat. Totally not comparable to international first class flights.

[@LyfeUntethered]

For sure. Have never tried international first class but would love to!

[@ishice3749]

That’s because the aircrafts use for international are the biggest and American has new airplanes like Boeing 787-9

[@deeheart9988]

I don't understand how you fly 1st Class for Free?

[@LyfeUntethered]

Because I have the right credit card, I get free benefits - like an upgraded seat on Delta almost every time I fly delta. I just run all my business expenses through that card. I have the Delta Sky Miles American Express card, but LOTS of credit cards do the same thing.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Another tip is to fly with your richer parents who are in first and me being the wastrel son is in economy Then you need a lovely mummy who politely asks the chief steward if her son can make use of one of those empty seats near her. Result: Excuse me sir, would you mind coming with me? We've found you a seat in first class. I also got given as many of the remaining food items I could scoff!

[@dwalker6868]

Sweet

[@neilcharles2520]

First and Business class is the way to go,but when i see people who has never flown in those class and get a free upgrade,how they act,it bothers me...knowing i just paid thousands for my flight..some airlines don't give you lounge access if you get a free upgrade,example Alaska Airlines..and has limited lounges...I see too many people over indulge because it's all you can eat and drink,then the same on the plane..then when you reach your destination you feel like shit...dehydration can last for days...i try and avoid too much wine,champagne and drink as much water as i can...getting wasted on a plane and then you have an emergency,don't go together..

[@EliasVisualProductions]

this guy is hilarious

[@evansmith7266]

Do you ever run out of film while you're making these? ;-)

[@LyfeUntethered]

All the time. When I do I’m forced to use Kodak instead of Fuji.

[@evansmith7266]

@@LyfeUntethered Ha! It had to be over 20 years ago, but one of my coworkers was mesmerized the digital camera revolution and bought one of the best models available. She carried it with her everywhere was shooting a lot. A month later another coworker noticed she never brought her camera in anymore . She confessed that while she loved the instantaneous nature of digital, she hated buying all the "film." She had purchased over 40 compact flash cards. She was really nice so my coworker Mike said, "Mary Ann, you're missing the point of digital photography...." and went on to explain. She felt silly of course, but to ease her pain, several of us offered to buy her surplus memory cards.

[@LyfeUntethered]

@@evansmith7266 😂

[@coziii.1829]

Once you fly first class you never go back.. I’m tall I love it and the beds etc are great

[@clifflong7944]

It's 10 AM somewhere....

[@LyfeUntethered]

Yep... Is that too early to drink?

[@itsthemetho]

1st class international is special. 1st class American Domestic? Should be called business class instead.

[@TamaraRestall]

I fly a lot and I get transferred to first class always!

[@mattstuttard1318]

First class??? Premium Economy at a push.

[@LyfeUntethered]

i mean, as first classy as you can get on a tiny regional jet...

[@somebodysomebody7067]

coolest boomer ✌️🕊️ 😎

[@LyfeUntethered]

Haha thanks!

[@byrongrimsley500]

One thing I've noticed is we do not like to be filmed by people you don't want to be on video and we don't want to be on camera and we don't want to be a part of your KZbin😑

[@Zan_Chris]

A Delta Amex is a h-/ no. I was an Amex member for 20+ years and they cancelled my all 4 of my Amex cards when I went in for emergency open heart surgery and was unreachable for 2 weeks.

[@LyfeUntethered]

Dang! That sucks, sorry man! I hope the heart is good now!

[@Zan_Chris]

thanks! On the mend and back to running so all is good. Amex offered to reinstate my cards, but I said “no thanks!”

[@LyfeUntethered]

@@Zan_Chris Glad you're doing well and free of 27% interest!

[@Zan_Chris]

@@LyfeUntethered lol AND $750/year in fees for just one card!

[@Zan_Chris]

@@LyfeUntethered actually you have to pay the platinum card off every month. So no interest, just crazy fees.

[@davidismax]

Is this is really true?

[@LyfeUntethered]

Yep. Flew in from North Carolina last night and was bumped to Comfort + for 2 legs and first class for final leg. I get upgraded for free in 95% of my flights when I fly Delta.

[@somchaiwongma3813]

„First Class“ ?? What a joke, I would call it Premium Economy at the most

[@phantomstreams1311]

Anyone ever tell you that you resemble doctor house?

[@SunsetsForever2863]

So all this and it's one hack, owe an airline fredit card. Please this is no hack and you wasted my time.

[@jordanmartelli2029]

Is this Frank Gallagher?

[@LyfeUntethered]

I don’t know who that is?

[@m8tyone]

There is no value on a short haul domestic first class.

[@LyfeUntethered]

More comofortable seats, priority boarding, better service and... drinks!

[@daidavies6210]

FFS 🤦 Stop with the annoying Music ….

[@gc6432]

pretty crappy first class...

[@nikenash]

Basically useles video 😪

[@nickwhite3493]

Domestic first class is a joke. Not worth the price. I’ll trade international business class with international airline anytime. U.S is way behind international carriers.

[@cjeccher8128]

Only $650 annual fee. No thank you

[@LyfeUntethered]

It’s a lot, but worth it a few travel a lot. We haven’t been flying as much lately, but I just booked a ticket today, and they already notified us we got a free upgrade to first class!

[@おいmizuno]

Another: bragging bragging video.

[@LyfeUntethered]

Um, nope! Just a regular dude trying to help out the rest of the regular dudes on the planet! I can’t afford to fly first class if I have to pay for it!

[@davidriley9621]

This is an ad not a video. SMH