Dorkus_Mallorkus t1_iug7bfm wrote
Pick one airline and stick to it, and get loyalty status that will get you upgrades. Flying first class, or even just extra legroom economy, makes a big difference. Once you have status, it's easy to get at least extra legroom.
If your company books with a travel management company, ask if they have a sales rep for your chosen airline that can get you a status nomination to start off, since you won't have status until you fly enough.
I flew a lot for a couple years (before covid) and actually grew to enjoy it quite a bit.
[deleted] OP t1_iug8i6l wrote
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spastical-mackerel t1_iughwyz wrote
Status is the only thing that makes regular business flying tolerable
vortigauntblade t1_iugj3tb wrote
How does that work
spastical-mackerel t1_iugmgq1 wrote
Those folks that get to pre board early? You want to be in those. Automatic upgrades to first class are not uncommon at the 1k level on United. You get a separate phone number to call and almost never have to wait on hold. Free food in economy. Dedicated, much shorter lines at the ticket counter. Staff really do go out of their way to treat you better
The other thing you absolutely must do is get TSA Pre, or Global Entry if you fly internationally.
The above make flying tolerable and mitigate some of the worst frustrations and anxiety.
PotatoFi t1_iugmjvu wrote
Fly with the same airline as much as possible, always using your frequent flyer number or account when booking. Soon you get better boarding positions, then they start randomly upgrading you to better seats, then they start prioritizing you for standby in flights, then moving heaven and earth to get you where you are trying to go when problems arise. It’s seriously worth it.
TheAvocadoWhisperer t1_iugkohl wrote
And you can collect mileage points even if your company does the purchasing for you. You just have to add your mileage number in.
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