Business class for less than economy

I want to circle back and dive into our journey home from Madrid.

A seamless blend of comfort and strategy, thanks to Delta One Suites. 

After an enchanting stay in a castle (yes, a castle!), the thought of returning to the grind could be a downer. 

But knowing we had business class seats for our return made the transition easier and a lot more luxurious.

Delta's Global Upgrades played the hero in this story. 

For those not in the loop, these upgrades are golden tickets to the front of the plane, transforming standard seats into havens of comfort. 

What sets Delta's upgrades apart, in my experience, is their ease of confirmation. 

Unlike the nail-biting uncertainty that sometimes comes with upgrade waitlists, securing our business-class seats was smooth sailing.

Here’s why this matters: knowing your upgrade is confirmed well before you head to the airport can significantly alter your travel mood and preparation. 

There's a peace of mind that comes with guaranteed extra space, elevated service, and, let's not forget, the culinary step-up that business class offers. 

(yes they actually serve real champagne… not that sparkling wine bull 💩)

This assurance meant we could enjoy our final moments in Madrid without that looming question of where we'd be sitting on the way back.

…or should I say in the wayyyy back.

And if you don’t know me by now I don’t like to sit in economy.

Even if that means changing my flight details last minute to secure a seat in business.

This trip was a testament to the strategic use of travel rewards across different airlines. 

While American Airlines got us to Madrid in style -

Delta brought us home with equal flair.

Showcasing the benefits of not putting all your travel eggs in one airline basket.

Diversifying your loyalty can lead to a smoother, more enjoyable travel experience on multiple fronts.

The ease of using Delta's Global Upgrades reflects a broader theme in travel hacking: the importance of understanding and leveraging the specific benefits of each loyalty program you're part of. 

This knowledge can turn a standard trip home into a continuation of your adventure, making the end of your journey as memorable as the beginning.

In my upcoming emails, I'll unpack more strategies for maximizing airline loyalty programs and how to ensure you're always flying in the best comfort your points and status can secure. 

Whether you're a frequent flyer with Delta, American, or any other carrier, there's an art to making every trip a premium experience.

And even if you don’t fly a lot there are plenty of ways to book business class seats using points.

My friends didn’t know this and unfortunately for them they were wrecked after that flight while we were refreshed from sleeping 6 hours.

This kind of stuff really makes a difference.

If you’re curious about how to book your own business class seats and 5 star luxury hotels, let me give you access to courses and more for free when you check out our $1M Vacations today inside cicle.so and see all the other bonuses waiting for you.

Dedicated to saving you money, 

Vanessa

P.S. Don’t forget, not all points are created equal 

P.P.S Here I am in my Delta One Suite 🥂 cheers betches