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The Hidden Power of American Upgrades to Europe—Plus Jaw-Dropping Availability Survey

Leisure and business travelers can make the most of AA miles when traveling to Europe with saving up to 84%, often with availability for six…

Airline Tactical Fares and
The Upgrade Mindset:
A Match Made in Heaven, Part I

We’ve bestowed a lot of names on extraordinarily low premium fares over the last 21 years at FCF: Flash, Mayfly, EasyUp, Anomaly, and more. Our…

South Pacific: Best Premium Economy Seats & Deals

Best Experience, Best Fares, Lowest Mileage Cost. Last month we analyzed the best Premium Economy opportunities to Europe, and in the October issue FCF did…

Don’t See Your Origin / Destination in a FCF Alert Headline to South America?

How to use FCF’s new connection widget to understand how to snag a deal to southern South America. In October, FCF released its new “Sweet…

The Scenic Route: How to Get Europe Free When Flying to Asia—Or Asia Free When Flying to Europe

Depending how you look at it, fly halfway around the world for $2,581 or less, or get Europe and Asia for $1,290 each. This unique…

Europe Biz Class: Trending Up After Mid-Year Low + Top Three Approaches To Booking When Fares Are High

FCF’s Daily Alert research shows premium fares have been on the rise since September, something we wrote about last month here. It’s long been our…

Business Class One Way, Premium Economy the Other. Here’s Why.

A smart way to compromise when Business Class fares are very expensive and you’re out of upgrade strategies. There are three reasons that can make…

Coach For Barely Less Than First? Don’t Get Schmucked by United.

It could cost you as much as First Class. Airlines know that it’s easier to upsell than sell. Once they’ve got your patootie booked for…

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Paul Haggis

Two-Time Academy Award Winner, Best Pictures
FCF is invariably creative and often ingenious

Prof. Thomas Y. Levin

Princeton University
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Bud Collins

International Tennis Hall of Fame
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Lawrence Pass, MD

Heart Surgeon Nashville, TN
For people who fly up front

The Wall Street Journal

Bennett is an authority on premium travel ticketing strategies

New York Times

Upgrade secrets and strategies… fly in business class for the price of coach

Condé Nast Traveler

A crucial resource… packed with insider tips

Los Angeles Times

Matthew is outstanding at what he does

Ari Fleischer

Former White House
Press Secretary;
Fleischer Sports CEO
An exclusive website… finds reduced fares and free upgrades

Four Seasons Resorts Magazine

Bennett is top-of-mind when thinking about upgrading

Tod Cohen

General Counsel and Vice President at StubHub
The best resource I know for ‘tricks’ is Matthew Bennett's First Class Flyer

The New York Times

The insider site

Departures Magazine

Bennett's FCF is not only the most informative newsletter of its kind, but it's a genuinely fun and interesting read

Prof. Michael Beckerman

New York University
Mr. Upgrade shares his secrets for flying first class at economy fares

Kiplinger's

Loaded with tips on flying in comfort without paying the exorbitant fares

Chicago Tribune

Specializes in finding cheaper luxury flights for executives

Newsweek

First Class Flyer is a must-read

Entrepreneur Magazine