Upper Class newbies - what do we need to know

[Angcap]

They serve wine by the glass but I always like to take one of the small bottles to my destination for when I need a wine fix mid holiday (don’t like to buy a big bottle as hubby doesn’t drink and it ends up rancid before I finish it). So I apologetically asked if I could have a mini bottle from PE to take with me. With a HUGE smile they came back with 8 (4 red 4 white) “Have a great holiday, it’s been a pleasure to serve you”.

The staff are wonderful so make sure you treat them well, they really are excited for you if it’s your first time 😀. Have a great time

[Mr Tom Morrow]

We loved the fact on the 747's we could dine together. I suppose that's not possible on the Airbus or Dreamliner?
Or is it?

Edit. Just checked and it seems you can.

[disney332]

Originally Posted by Stevelovesfl

I don't see the point in getting to the lounge early. It's a room with food and drink in it so help yourself, have whatever and how much you want. There's normally a magazine to grab for the flight.

If you want something just ask and they will bring it. Bar is served or it was the last time I went. We had dinner at the bar on the 747 and no one used it the whole flight to MIA. The flight to LAS, the bar got abused!

You'll be amazed by how much fresher you feel after the flight, it's so much quieter at the front.

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I get to the lounge early..

More bang for the buck
Feeling elite for longer
May have 2 main course breakfasts (the eggs Benedict is divine)
I can go unlimited online to the dibber community
I can totally chill and take the stress out of the wait
Because I can

Disney332

[TinselAngel]

Originally Posted by act1980

Thanks very much Tom, appreciate it!

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Ooh didn’t know the little person on your lap was brand new - congrats and thanks for taking the time to reply to my question when you must be shattered!

[TinselAngel]

Originally Posted by disney332

OP - You must try a Virgin Readhead Cocktail

Disney332

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Ooh I do love a new cocktail - what’s the main ingredient?

[act1980]

Originally Posted by TinselAngel

Ooh didn’t know the little person on your lap was brand new - congrats and thanks for taking the time to reply to my question when you must be shattered!

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Ah thank you! She's sleeping a bit better now so I'm a little less shattered

[disney332]

Originally Posted by TinselAngel

Ooh I do love a new cocktail - what’s the main ingredient?

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This signature Virgin Atlantic cocktail was created in 2003 with berried fruits, Bombay Sapphire spritzed with champagne

Hic

Disney332

[TinselAngel]

Originally Posted by disney332

I get to the lounge early..

More bang for the buck
Feeling elite for longer
May have 2 main course breakfasts (the eggs Benedict is divine)
I can go unlimited online to the dibber community
I can totally chill and take the stress out of the wait
Because I can

Disney332

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That’s kind of what we were thinking D332 - having said that we always plan to get to MAN to be at the front of the line for bag drop opening so would be likely to make the most of it. This time we will definitely be making the most of early boarding too - we don’t normally rush to get on the plane for economy but I think this will be different - we will want to enjoy every second!

[juless77]

OOoooo loving this thread we just got some bargain flights as well cant wait can i just jump on and ask does anyone know how much it is roughly to add on the chauffeur driver we live around 50 mile from Manchester airport and is that just in this country or do they do it from MCO to your airport ?

[DisneyCupcake]

Originally Posted by TinselAngel

Thanks people - to answer the question in the first response, I was wondering if there are things I should ask for - like ‘extras’ they don’t necessarily tell you about. Is it worth going extra early to the airport to enjoy the lounge - Escape plus rather than a clubhouse at Manchester, right? How much food do you get - it looks a lot of different things but maybe small portions?
Is the bar self-service - it looks like it on the videos I’ve seen but it’s not obvious?

2 Serious questions:
1: can you get coffee /tea at any time during the flight? (I don’t want to be zonked on booze the whole flight and miss the experience, though I will definitely have a few drinkies!
I notice the snacks they serve with the drinks appear to be ‘posh’ crisps - I happen to love the little bags of pretzels you get in economy and I’m not a fan of crisps generally - will they think I’m bonkers asking for my pretzels?

Thanks Dibbers for sharing my excitement! I’ve had a silly grin on my face since we booked it 😂

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Before CV Virgin were on the verge of opening a new Clubhouse in Manchester so hopefully it will be open when you travel. The terminal was closed when the original lockdown happened and at the moment no definite re-opening date yet.