11 thoughts on “Get A First Class Upgrade to Hawaii, Free Or Cheap”
Wendy M.
I recently had the fabulous surprise of being upgraded (on American) from economy to first class on both my Memphis-DFW and my DFW-Honolulu flights. It was exquisite, especially the flight to Honolulu: lie-flat seat, large screen TV screen, premium headphones, delicious food. Wow. When we landed, I didn’t even want to get off the plane, lol. I’ve had to make several trips to the mainland over the past few months, all on American, and I guess they thought I should get a reward or something. It’s going to make my next flight in economy much more difficult, though, because now I really know how the important people fly!
Our last flight from Newark to Honolulu Non-Sop my wife noticed on-line a chance to upgrade our economy seats to First Class for $109.00 each and grabbed it. We don’t have their credit card, mileage points or anything except for their site downloaded on our phones. Unfortunately on the return flight First Class was full, if not we happily would have paid for the upgrade. Flying First Class was really comfortable, roomy and quieter. I slept most of the way there waking only long enough to eat the snacks and meals! It was definitely something that we could get used to for every flight over a few hours in length.
Have flown 1st class a couple of times by accident, I think, because I don’t recall ever paying more than economy fare. Maybe a family wanted my seat, or it might have been a redeye flight. I was treated very nicely by the attendants. Mostly, I am content with an aisle seat in the main cabin so I can stretch my legs and stroll up and down after the hubbub settles. A good story or two, by paperback, or a book of simple crossword puzzles keep me occupied, plus the joy of completing the Dept of Ag & Tourist Bureau form and estimating how many trips I have taken to your beautiful state.
Best chocolates in the world! We rarely have them available in Tennessee – only in holiday pop-up shops in exclusive malls – so I love flying to the west coast airports on the way to and from Hawaii where I can buy all I want. Mahalo for the tip ;-)!!!
We had planned a vacation to Hawaii before the pandemic through one of the warehouse club travel agency. Due to covid the trip was cancelled. As soon as the state “opened back up” we rebooked for last Thanksgiving. We really lucked out because what we had paid for economy for Thanksgiving week 2020 got us first class in 2021. It was a fabulous experience having never flown 1st class before. The only downside is now my wife doesn’t want to return unless we can fly 1st class again.
When ? Just curious ! New airplane traveler here & loving learning from other ppl’s life stories !!!
Went to Honolulu last July (2021), with daughter & 2 grandchildren – on United Airlines & it was packed from Pittsburgh to Denver the to Honolulu & again on the 2 flights home ,& packed on the smallest& oldest plane I’ve ever been on for the 2nd & last flight of 4 total (45 minutes ) from DUlles toPgh Int’l. Also sas my 1st time ever flying ! (Took 2 trips flying by myself since ( Nov & Dec ., visiting family) from Pgh to Tennessee & Pgh to South Carolina ; going to Talmpa & St James VI in next 6 mos,& back to Honolulu next Sept!!)
I recently had the fabulous surprise of being upgraded (on American) from economy to first class on both my Memphis-DFW and my DFW-Honolulu flights. It was exquisite, especially the flight to Honolulu: lie-flat seat, large screen TV screen, premium headphones, delicious food. Wow. When we landed, I didn’t even want to get off the plane, lol. I’ve had to make several trips to the mainland over the past few months, all on American, and I guess they thought I should get a reward or something. It’s going to make my next flight in economy much more difficult, though, because now I really know how the important people fly!
Our last flight from Newark to Honolulu Non-Sop my wife noticed on-line a chance to upgrade our economy seats to First Class for $109.00 each and grabbed it. We don’t have their credit card, mileage points or anything except for their site downloaded on our phones. Unfortunately on the return flight First Class was full, if not we happily would have paid for the upgrade. Flying First Class was really comfortable, roomy and quieter. I slept most of the way there waking only long enough to eat the snacks and meals! It was definitely something that we could get used to for every flight over a few hours in length.
Have flown 1st class a couple of times by accident, I think, because I don’t recall ever paying more than economy fare. Maybe a family wanted my seat, or it might have been a redeye flight. I was treated very nicely by the attendants. Mostly, I am content with an aisle seat in the main cabin so I can stretch my legs and stroll up and down after the hubbub settles. A good story or two, by paperback, or a book of simple crossword puzzles keep me occupied, plus the joy of completing the Dept of Ag & Tourist Bureau form and estimating how many trips I have taken to your beautiful state.
Don’t book the “bid up” program on Hawaiian Airlines! If you have to cancel last minute you Do Not get a refund ! I lost $450.00 !
😋 A box of See’s Chocolates will do it any time‼️‼️😁
Best chocolates in the world! We rarely have them available in Tennessee – only in holiday pop-up shops in exclusive malls – so I love flying to the west coast airports on the way to and from Hawaii where I can buy all I want. Mahalo for the tip ;-)!!!
We had planned a vacation to Hawaii before the pandemic through one of the warehouse club travel agency. Due to covid the trip was cancelled. As soon as the state “opened back up” we rebooked for last Thanksgiving. We really lucked out because what we had paid for economy for Thanksgiving week 2020 got us first class in 2021. It was a fabulous experience having never flown 1st class before. The only downside is now my wife doesn’t want to return unless we can fly 1st class again.
I don’t understand the reference to Southwest Airlines upgrades. I wasn’t aware Southwest has any first class seats? I don’t think they do.
Upgrade on Southwest? Um… yeah…. maybe to the Exit Row?
My family flew with only two other passengers on a SWA flight to Hawaii. I would consider that an upgrade!
When ? Just curious ! New airplane traveler here & loving learning from other ppl’s life stories !!!
Went to Honolulu last July (2021), with daughter & 2 grandchildren – on United Airlines & it was packed from Pittsburgh to Denver the to Honolulu & again on the 2 flights home ,& packed on the smallest& oldest plane I’ve ever been on for the 2nd & last flight of 4 total (45 minutes ) from DUlles toPgh Int’l. Also sas my 1st time ever flying ! (Took 2 trips flying by myself since ( Nov & Dec ., visiting family) from Pgh to Tennessee & Pgh to South Carolina ; going to Talmpa & St James VI in next 6 mos,& back to Honolulu next Sept!!)