Travel First-class pretenders cheat their way to free drinks by using ‘seat-squatter’ hack A 'seat squatter' stayed in first class long enough to grab a drink ...

The passenger had been upgraded to first class because the original passengers did not show up. When the Reddit user arrived at the new seat assignment, a woman was found to be sitting in the spot.

Staff members serve dozens of people in business class, while first-class cabins typically seat fewer than 10 passengers, he added. "There's a lot of work that goes into all those meals and drinks ...

First-time flight upgraders should be aware of business and first-class etiquette. A flight expert shared his top tips for blending in with passengers who often book premium cabins.