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Improve your life with these simple tips

- HANNAH CROCKER

Jetting off on holiday this summer? We all dream of a first-class flight - Champagne on tap, leg room for days and complimentary toiletries.

But for most of us, it's out of reach.

Not anymore though - travel experts at Forbes Advisor have shared their tricks to blag a free upgrade on your next flight!

1 Check in early

Most people arrive at the airport with clear security and relax before taking off.

But if you want to improve your chances of a free first-class seat, check in either very early, or last minute.

If you arrive several hours early, you're most likely to beat off competition for first-class or business tickets.

If the economy cabin has been overbooked, airlines will want to rectify this sooner rather than later.

2 DON'T ASK, DON'T GET!

Be flexible t's not uncommon for some airlines to overbook flights, leading to them needing to 'bump' passengers to another flight.

If the airline is looking for volunteers to take a later flight, take the opportunity - as it could lead to a free upgrade for your troubles.