Ever wanted to get bumped upped to first class? Well, according to flight attendants it’s as easy as being a well-dressed, single man in his 30s.

A recent survey by Skyscanner of 700 flight attendants from around the world confirmed the stereotype.

70 per cent of cabin crew said that they were more likely to upgrade a travelling passenger if they were on their own.

So, what if you don’t meet the stereotype? Here are a few tips to help you get bumped up to first class:

If you’re sick or injured on your next flight, well that is not such a bad thing.  Two thirds of flight crew said those with a broken bone were more inclined to be upgrade to a better seat.

Frequent flyers are more likely to receive a first class upgrade.

Those least likely to be bumped up to first class are teenage girls, those travelling with a group and passengers wearing revealing clothes.

First class seems to be very enticing for those surveyed, with three quarters admitting they would lie to increase their likelihood of an upgrade.  14 per cent of those surveyed would pretend to be on their honeymoon, 6 per cent would pretend to be ill or injured and 7 per cent would leave their partner so they seem as if they were travelling alone.