Gatwick North: we have lift-off!

You're a star marshy! Thanks for rectifying my technical buffoonery. And waves from Orlando!

The photographs worked fine on both my i-pad and i-phone, many great shots.
Now go and photograph something quite unique - blue sky, sunshine & some warmer weather!

I'm in the new Clubhouse this morning. It is even better in person!

I'd guess its about twice the size of the old Clubhouse. It's spacious and should be light and airy once the sun comes up.

Many different zones, as previously mentioned, in keeping with the Clubhouses at LHR and JFK. The spa is tucked away a little more from the main lounge area so you shouldn't feel so self-conscious.

Lots of friendly staff, learning the ropes of the new space. But the service is very efficient; breakfast arrived within five minutes.

Off for a glass of champagne before my flight now.

Thanks for the first look pics gumshoe, which services are offered in the spa there? Is there a hairdresser for example?

I don't think the VS Clubhouse in Gatwick spa has ever had haircuts on offer. Been flying Upper for over 7 years, might have been there before that, but not seen it in my time.

Back in the day they did ( they also offered proper back massages with essential oils too which were fabulous) . They were enhanced away.....

DL

Thanks for the first look pics gumshoe, which services are offered in the spa there? Is there a hairdresser for example?

I don't think the VS Clubhouse in Gatwick spa has ever had haircuts on offer. Been flying Upper for over 7 years, might have been there before that, but not seen it in my time.

Back in the day they did ( they also offered proper back massages with essential oils too which were fabulous) . They were enhanced away.....

DL

Yup, I remember those days

The red pillows, the IFBT's, the freedom menu etc .....

And there aren't nearly enough power sockets which in 2017 is a bit of a fail (I've fed that back).

But worth noting that where there are power sockets they have two USB ports in the middle

Pool table is new, unless I didn't spot it before...

You're a star marshy! Thanks for rectifying my technical buffoonery. And waves from Orlando!

Waves back from Cornwall

I don't think it was you, I think it's something with the iphone, it does it with mine too.....

You're a star marshy! Thanks for rectifying my technical buffoonery. And waves from Orlando!

Waves back from Cornwall

I don't think it was you, I think it's something with the iphone, it does it with mine too.....

And mine...

Looks very good and looking forwards to enjoying their hospitality on Wednesday morning.

Thanks for sharing the pictures - now to get UC tickets!!!

[buns]

Apologies for being late on parade here

Gumshoe

A huge thank you for the pictures and a flavour of what the new place is like - just like tomthumb, we are now on the verge of booking a trip so as to sample it

BTW - currently watching NFL Network who are covering the ProBowl in Orlando this weekend - Grey Skies

buns

. . . . those grey skies had better clear pronto ahead of our flight to MCO next Friday . . . can't wait to try out the new CH, last time i was there it was in the hands of the 'old foe'



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For gumshoe, or anyone else who has been since opening - did you happen to spot if there were showers in the lounge?

If there are I didn't see them, the washrooms had 3 gents' and 4 ladies' loos and a disabled/family loo. Certainly no sign of showers in that area, unless they're elsewhere but I suspect not.

I didn't see any either but that doesn't mean there aren't any.

Thanks both. I'll work on the assumption that there aren't, but I'll keep an eye out tomorrow and report back

They're not really needed at LGW are they, given that the vast majority of passengers will have just got up and come straight from home or a hotel.

At LHR they're more useful, particularly for later flights where a fair proportion of passengers will have come straight from work or off another flight.