Some may consider it cheeky, whilst others admire the courage, but does asking for an upgrade actually work? This week our members address the urban flying myth that asking for an upgrade can actually work.

One member opines that the surest way to rule yourself out of obtaining that coveted upgrade is to ask for one at check-in. Many of our members can attest to this and have tried and failed miserably.

However, some members have struck it lucky and have been successful in securing an upgrade just by asking for one. Some attribute it to sheer luck, good timing and a little bit of charm. One member reports that in 150 flights, in thirty-five years of travel, they have only ever secured three free upgrades. Other members share stories of random pleasant surprises upon check in. Another memberís tactic is to merely enquire at check-in how much an upgrade is likely to cost in the hope of securing one at a reduced rate (if not free)!

Whilst some members maintain that status still plays some part in your ability to secure a free upgrade, others believe it is entirely at the whim of the airline and they are given out according to convenience.

Put this urban flying myth to the test and report back HERE!