WATCH: Flight attendant reveals how you can get a "free" upgrade to first class

We all have had those moments where we dreaded a flight because we kept thinking about the lack of legroom and being sandwiched between two people that hog the elbow space. 

But then we think of the considerable difference between economy class and first class and decide to stick it out because we can think of many, many other ways to use that moola...

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One of the many great things about social media has got to be the tips and tricks that we learn from professionals. That sings the most true when we hear tips on how to get a 'free' upgrade to first class from a flight attendant. 

When we saw this collection of tips and tricks on how to get a free upgrade, we had to feature it. Even though we are not able to travel the way we used to, it's definitely one to bank in the memory collection and pull out when we start clocking in those traveler points...

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We love that it's got to do with just some kindness, because after all, we all need some tender loving care once in a while, perhaps more than once in a while now. 

Considering that being a flight attendant cannot be an easy task, we give her a big thumbs up for sharing the deets when it comes to the tricks of the trade. 

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