

Unfortunately, it might not be a hack that can be used often because it is specific to one type of aircraft and availability. While not available on all flights or aircraft, the ability for customers to purchase business class seats with economy fares is in fact a reality. The family felt rested and unusually refreshed when they touched down. We had abundant leg room, windows that can be dimmed and brightened to various levels, foot rests, tray tables that are accessible from the arm rest rather than the seat in front, and perhaps the most significant of all, large, leather seats that recline substantially more than economy. As we boarded our row two and three business class seats on the 787 Jetstar aircraft, we were ushered behind the curtain, toward the front of the plane and to our booked seats. Much to our surprise none of this happened.

“These seats are always greyed out with economy fare, so I thought it was an error,” he said.ĭespite the apprehension, he booked four seats - two for us and two for our daughters - while fully anticipating being contacted regarding an error, or simply discover we’d had our seats reallocated once we checked in. He was also a little wary that it was too good to be true. So, recently while booking our Easter family holiday return Jetstar flights from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, he saw four business class seats available to book with our economy fare and needless to say, he was surprised and suitably excited. At 6’4, or about 193cm tall, Shona’s husband is always on the lookout for seats with extra leg room.
