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24 Nov 20, 09:56 PM |
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I hope the lounge gets open as the escape one isn’t that great compared to what’s on offer from London areas.
As for seats we are on the 200, so we have picked row 3 love seats and the kids have 3 & 5, I think they call them solo corner suites. In all honesty I’ve always enjoyed the UC experience with virgin. The 747 was very much a favourite, so looking forward to giving the 200 a go. The service and staff generally are excellent. I personally feel the food is better on the way out than the way back. The alcohol is always in abundance, champagne constantly topped up. Nothing ever really seems to much trouble. Having had the experience with BA Business to Vegas, I would choose Virgin UC over them anytime. It’s very hard to travel any other way after turning left... Enjoy! Edited at 09:57 PM. |
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24 Nov 20, 09:59 PM |
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Oh please don't say that, I've got flights booked for March. Lets just pretend there's no Covid
I'm off to Google that cocktail...🧐
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24 Nov 20, 10:06 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Mar 04
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24 Nov 20, 10:10 PM |
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24 Nov 20, 11:07 PM |
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I have Ears
Join Date: Aug 20
Location: East Mids
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We've just upgraded ourselves for our honeymoon in June! Was calling to rearrange a hotel and was told oh if you fancy upgrading to upper it will be just under £200...!
Likewise with yourself very excited to experience UC! |
24 Nov 20, 11:09 PM |
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Excited about Disney
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When the wife and I went on our visit to New York (without the teenage daughters) with Virgin Atlantic we travelled UC and it was an enjoyable experience and one we intend to repeat hopefully soon with the girls to give them the experience too. We especially enjoyed the lounges and the complete experience of being looked after.
Enjoy, slightly more expensive but worth it once in a while as a treat.
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24 Nov 20, 11:47 PM |
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Join Date: Nov 10
Location: Durham
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Hiya TA, I know Virgin were due to open their Manchester Clubhouse in Spring and have no idea if Covid put a stop to that, if so, depending on the next few months the Clubhouse may be open when you head off
Re The Escape, purely us, after using the Escape afore travelling UC we were not impressed, and even tho UC gave us complimentary entry we gave the Escape a wide swerve, opting to check in 70 mins pre-push back, heading straight to the departure lounge. You'll notice a big difference in UC, basically unlimited legroom - the A330-300 has a seat width of 22", the 200 was refitted to 20". We can't take advantage of the lie flat bed as it's way too hard for us, but being able to recline with legs up, shoes off, ding dong You can have coffee as and when you like, Virgin had a coffee machine in the galley and I'm guessing still will. Snacks are also available. Most importantly, you've paid for your seat so enjoy the service and journey The only downside, you will not want to go back to economy, something we haven't done since we began flying PE/UC.
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25 Nov 20, 06:39 PM |
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I’ve managed today to upgrade our outbound May 21 PE miles seats to UC. Only cost an extra 22,400 miles & £145 for us both - amazing deal.
Loved reading all your comments. So excited as not flown UC before.
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25 Nov 20, 06:49 PM |
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I'm hoping VA have a sale where November 2021 is included. Did a search during the current sale, and sale prices would make UC affordable for me. Though I'm tempted, sale or not, as I haven't done long haul in 6 years...
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25 Nov 20, 08:59 PM |
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I looked into this today - you go into my booking on the virgin site and choose Extras and chauffeur service options. Enter details like your home postcode, Manchester airport as the drop off - it came in at £115 one way for us (Wirral) so probably a little bit more for you as we are about 35-40 miles away. I think we are just going to go with a local reputable taxi firm tho as that seem steep to me
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