Warm Nuts And A Moist Towelette-How To Negotiate Your Way Down The Road

Book Upgrade Story My wife, Irene and I dreaded a trip in coach.

We had obtained two frequent flyer program tickets on American Airlines departing from Orange County heading to Dallas, Texas.

While riding in Coach is not as difficult as traveling in the rowing section of a slave galley it's close.

What to do?

You can never get a First Class upgrade from a frequent flyer mileage ticket or can you?

The Platinum desk repeated the policy to me over the phone.

The counter personnel laughed at my request.

The gate personnel rolled their eyes.

My last chance was the flight attendant.

Handing my book Negotiate like the Pros™ to the flight attendant with the inscription, "Thank you for the complimentary First Class upgrade you are about to give my wife and me!" I held my breath.

"Ha-ha!" she said. "Sorry but you know I can't."

"That's okay," I replied, "it never hurts to give it one more try!"

Then, right before the aircraft pushed back, the flight attendant waved at me and gestured "come forward" with her finger.

First Class to Dallas! And they said it couldn't be done!!!!

The glamour of travel wears thin for many seasoned veterans.

Shortcuts, time and money, savings techniques are a big part of the road warrior's survival.

Deals with air carriers, hotels, ground transportation providers, and restaurants are plentiful and fun to make.

Air Travel Pick one or more:

1. Flying is fun.
2. Flying is awful.
3. Flying is boring.
4. Flying is a necessary evil.
5. Flying is nerve wracking.
6. All of the above.
7. None of the above.

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As a California Criminal Trial Lawyer with 28 years of courtroom experience, JOHN PATRICK DOLAN has handled everything from traffic tickets to death penalty murder cases. Dolan is a recognized California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and a true courtroom veteran. He is AV (highest) Martindale-Hubbell rated. As an author, JOHN PATRICK DOLAN has written twelve, best-selling books, including his classic Negotiate like the Pros™. He is a recognized international authority on negotiation and conflict resolution. And, just to show that he does not take himself too seriously, he is also the co-author of the wildly popular Lawyer's Joke Book™. A communications veteran, John Patrick Dolan is a radio broadcaster and television legal news analyst appearing frequently on Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and Court TV. He has also been honored by the National Speakers Association as a member of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. In addition to his professional legal experience, John Patrick Dolan serves as CEO of LawTalk™ MCLE, Inc., a continuing legal education company.

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