Our Members

Who are our members?

From our most recent survey, together with lively contact from members (most of it appreciative, some even laudatory), they are overwhelmingly business owners, skilled professionals, top and senior management, university professors, CEOs—successful individuals.

It’s clear First Class Flyer appeals to people who take an analytical, strategic approach to decision making—based on discovered insights and gleaned intelligence.

We are encouraged with the finding that 8 out of 10 members “read or look through” each month’s collection of reports.

In the broadest sense, all our members fall into one of two categories:

  • Those who would otherwise fly coach because First Class or Business is prohibitively expensive.
  • Those who would never fly coach but would otherwise be forced to pay the published fare for First Class or Business.

The first group enjoy the penultimate, sometimes even the ultimate upgrade (see our upgrades).

The second group simply save—not uncommonly—many thousands of dollars.

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FCF is invariably creative and often ingenious

Prof. Thomas Y. Levin

Princeton University
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Bennett is an authority on premium travel ticketing strategies

New York Times

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I trust Bennett

Bud Collins

International Tennis Hall of Fame
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For people who fly up front

The Wall Street Journal

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I can't say enough about Matthew

Paul Haggis

Two-Time Academy Award Winner, Best Pictures
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Upgrade secrets and strategies… fly in business class for the price of coach

Condé Nast Traveler

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A crucial resource… packed with insider tips

Los Angeles Times

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Matthew is outstanding at what he does

Ari Fleischer

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

Four Seasons Resorts Magazine

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Bennett is top-of-mind when thinking about upgrading

Tod Cohen

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

The New York Times

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I jumped on Bennett's Biz Class alert to Europe starting at $1,450 r/t

Lawrence Pass, MD

Heart Surgeon Nashville, TN
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The insider site

Departures Magazine

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

Kiplinger's

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

Chicago Tribune

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Specializes in finding cheaper luxury flights for executives

Newsweek

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First Class Flyer is a must-read

Entrepreneur Magazine