I am wondering if there are any programs which allow service men and women who are flying home to get free upgrades to first class? If anyone deserves it they do! Anyone have any info on this?
2007-07-08 04:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by HLBellevino 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I read about some business men (vets?) who have upgraded a service person's ticket to first class using their own flying miles. Back in 71, I was assigned a seat (11E) that was already taken by someone else. She got all snotty, The flight attendant (she was a 'stewardess' then) took me (in uniform) to first class. I met...Stephen King , my seat mate for the flight from D.C. to L.A.
When I came back from Viet Nam in '67, I got talking to the ticket agent. He excused himself. When he came back he said to see 'Carol' at the door when I got on the plane. She had me wait a bit, then escorted me to a first class seat for my trip from San Francisco to Chicago.
2007-07-08 11:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The airlines will do it if there is room. My hubby came home last month for R&R and flew first class the entire time he was on a commercial flight. He of course didnt ask for this it was just done. He said it didnt seem like rank had anything to do with it either. They are also encouraged to travel in uniform to show pride.
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2007-07-08 10:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by armywife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but I've flown in uniform before and a flight attendant upgraded me to first class, which was cool. Although there are regulations prohibiting soldiers in uniform from sitting first class. They say they don't want civilains who's taxes pay our salary thinking that we make more than them, or we're more privledged than them. Its a retarded rule, but rules are rules.
2007-07-08 16:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not as a general rule. Now, you might get occasionally bumped to first class, just like any other person might. But as policy... forget it! These are the airlines that charge more for a "military discount" ticket than for just a standard nonrefundable ticket!
2007-07-08 04:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not 1st class but business class. Was given free champagne and lobster for dinner!
2016-05-21 04:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, they have been given upgrades out of generosity by the airlines on occasions but it not a matter of airline policy to do so.
2007-07-08 04:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Army Retired Guy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO. That sounds like a Rickey Rumor.
2007-07-08 05:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so but if you wear your uniform (even though they say dont cuz you dont want to be a hostage, blah blah blah) they tend to upgrade you if there is space. and from past flights, i didnt get upgraded but i did get free drinks. jack and coke when i was only 19 years old. pretty good deal.
2007-07-08 05:39:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can second the Retired Guy's answer.
2007-07-08 04:52:13 · answer #9 · answered by John T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yah, same thing. They can but not as a rule.
2007-07-08 04:54:53 · answer #10 · answered by ar15skrilla 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋