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When flying long-haul, lots of us are quietly rooting for a spontaneous upgrade.
But being downgraded happens more than you think — a premium economy, business-class or first-class ticket may sometimes get bumped to a lower class.
It can be especially disappointing if you’ve paid for an expensive ticket for a long-haul or transatlantic flight for extra comfort, and were expecting more legroom and a good night’s sleep.
You may get downgraded for several reasons, such as a broken seat, the airline overbooking a flight, or a last-minute change of aircraft.
Overbooking is a money-making strategy where airlines will sell more tickets than seats on aircraft to ensure that if a passenger misses their flight or cancels, the flight remains full.
Being downgraded happens more often than you think — a premium economy, business-class or first-class ticket may sometimes get bumped to a lower class for various reasons (Getty Images)
But when everyone does show up, downgrades will need to be made in certain areas of the plane.
Below, find a guide for the steps you should take when your seat gets downgraded.
