[technicaldonut]

I have hopes, but it likely depends on the airline.

Had an empty flight with Singapore Airlines right after Christmas and they didn't.

This is British Airways so we'll see.

[kerkeslager]

If you ask, they'll almost always say yes. Something like, "Hey, I noticed the flight is mostly empty. Would it be possible for me to get a complimentary upgrade to one of the empty first class seats?"

[gnulinux]

They're losing millions of dollars every week. Will they still be eager to say yes?

[kerkeslager]

1. The steward(ess) isn't losing millions of dollars every week.

2. Does it cost them significantly more to seat you in a different location? I'm asking, I genuinely don't know.

[pintxo]

I wouldn't mind economy service if I still get the first class seating. So zero cost for them.

[technicaldonut]

I'd take any kind of upgrade to be honest.

Right now I'm in premium economy as for some reason the ticket was cheaper than economy.

[technicaldonut]

The question is if the stewardess cares as much as the airline.

Realstically speaking there is virtually no difference in service for them.

Assuming that I get the usual economy food and I'm really the only person on the flight.