Same seat. Under half the price.
The Upgrade Field Guide shows every way into business class on your airline: bids, cash offers, miles and status, ranked for your flight, with exactly when each one opens.
- Interactive app · 23 airlines
- Works on phone and computer
- 30-day guarantee
Don’t buy business. Upgrade into it.
Agents do this every day: book the same flight in economy, then buy the upgrade on the airline’s own site. People shopping for business class never check.
Booked directly.
In a class that can be upgraded.
About $1,400 for the upgrade. Same seat.
Example based on typical Lufthansa Group upgrade prices from the U.S., which the guide lists by city and booking class. Real prices vary.
Your best way up, worked out for you.
- 01Upgrade paths for 23 airlines
Including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, United, American, Delta, British Airways, Air France/KLM, Emirates, Qatar and Singapore, plus a guide for any other airline.
- 02Real Lufthansa Group upgrade prices
From 25 U.S. and Canadian cities, by booking class.
- 03"Shopping for business?" calculator
Compare the business fare with economy plus the typical upgrade before you book.
- 04"Worth it?" calculator
Upgrade vs. buying business, in cash or miles, plus the cost per hour.
- 05The bid helper
A suggested starting bid based on the fare gap and how full the cabin is.
- 06A timeline
Of when each option appears, from the day you book to the airport desk.
- 07Warnings that save money
Like fares that can’t be upgraded and short flights not worth paying up for.
- 08The upgrade playbook
8 rules agents use, and a checklist before you pay.
Inside the app.
Made for real trips.
You fly to Europe, Asia or the Middle East and want the lie-flat seat without the business fare.
Check economy plus upgrade before you pay full price. It’s often thousands less.
Find out in seconds whether it’s a great deal or one to skip.
Good to know.
Is it an app store app?
No. It opens in your browser on any phone or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. No account needed.
Does it guarantee an upgrade?
No one can. It shows you every option on your airline, what it typically costs and when it opens, so you can take the best one.
Which airlines are covered?
23 major airlines across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, plus a general guide for any other airline.
How do I get it?
Right after checkout you get instant access and an email with your download link. You can open it again from that email anytime.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Checkout is handled securely by Gumroad, and everything opens on your phone or computer. No app store, no subscription.
What if it doesn’t help me?
Email theblackticketsupport@gmail.com within 30 days for a full refund.
If it doesn't help you, write to us within 30 days and you get a full refund. No forms, no questions.
Your next long flight, in the front cabin.
Instant access · any phone or computer · 30-day money-back guarantee
All three for $19.
Add Confessions of a Travel Agent and The Fare Tracker for $10 more. $23 separately.