Parker Seidel, a California influencer, attempted to bribe airline crew for first-class seats on two flights, spending a total of over $292 on gifts. His first attempt on a French Bee flight was met with kindness but did not yield an upgrade, though he did receive complimentary snacks and drinks. His next effort on a ZIPAIR flight included even more extravagant gestures, including a ChatGPT-generated thank-you letter, but again failed to secure an upgrade. This social media experiment sparked discussions about the efficacy of gifting flight attendants in securing upgrades.
"I've always wanted to sit first-class on an airplane, but it's way too expensive, so today I'm going to bribe my way into the first-class seats."
"I just want to say, I really appreciate you, this is for you, this is for all the flight attendants as well."
The cabin crew treated Seidel like a coach 'king,' lavishing him with complimentary champagne, snacks, and even an amenity kit.
Seidel shelled out $192.34 on Starbucks gift cards, chocolate, and even used ChatGPT to compose a thank-you letter for the crew.
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