14/06/2026
So… guess who's going first class?
Right, I have to share this because I am absolutely buzzing and honestly, I need someone to celebrate with me
So tomorrow I'm heading up to Harrogate on a business trip - train from Kings Cross, lovely little trip, very excited - networking on a different scale
Now, I'd done the sensible thing and booked my return ticket in advance - £62. Perfectly reasonable. Job done.
Then someone tells me about this app where you can bid to upgrade your ticket to first class. I'm nosy, so obviously I had a look. The same train in first class? £365 THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE POUNDS. I mean… I love myself, but not quite that much
But here's where it gets good. I put in a cheeky little bid for an upgrade - and within what felt like seconds, I got offered one for £36. Thirty. Six. Pounds.
Reader, I clicked yes so fast I nearly broke my phone!
So now I am the very proud owner of a first class ticket to Harrogate and access to the first class lounge at Kings Cross.
Honestly, life is good. Actually, life is great
Now I just need to survive the packing – which is my least favourite part of any trip. I will procrastinate, I will throw things around the room, and I will somehow end up doing it at 11pm tonight. Some things never change
Has anyone else used one of these upgrade bid apps?
Drop the name below - I feel like this could be the start of a beautiful habit