First time flying first class? Avoid being the most annoying person in a premium cabin with these 4 etiquette tips

When you board your inaugural first-class flight, act like you’ve been there before.

Accept a glass of bubbly without asking what it costs, stick to the overhead bin space above your seat, and please, don’t hover over your fellow upgraded passengers.

When flying up front, etiquette is key for blending in with the first-class crowd, especially if you’ve never been in a premium cabin.

Passengers in first and business class may be spoiled with welcome gifts, multicourse meals, and private lounge seats.

Although tickets aren’t cheap, credit card and airline rewards programs have made the top-tier cabins accessible to travelers who accumulate points and miles.

If you’re upgrading a flight for the first time, Gilbert Ott, who flies an estimated 200,000 miles a year, has a few tips to help you blend in and avoid annoying more seasoned premium passengers.