This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin
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car was waiting outside when i looked about ten minutes early, i headed out and aside from a bit of slow traffic a reasonable and comfy journey to LHR
DTCI was fast and friendly, first time i've used it, enjoyed the theatre
did a bit of shopping, then headed to the CH, no one at the front door but they appeared after about 30 seconds
went to the gallery and staked out a table and sofa, set up my laptop etc., expected the usual quick check from one of the staff but after ten+ minutes no one had been yet and i was starting to feel dry, so i went to the deli for some nibbles, then the bar to order drinks
finshed the bubbly and had another long wait before i could order another one, had my shoes shined, time passed and it was CH burger time, i took to asking for another glass before i finished the current one, didn't work
i headed to the gate when the flight was called and boarded, considerably less bubblied up than i can ever recall after a CH visit
the drinks tray was proferred as i sat down, but it was whatever they now serve instead of champagne, sweet and watery after the lanson, got into a sleep suit before the rush started, had a second glass but found it tough going
UC was almost full, 2-3 empty perhaps, someone was watching a film on an ipad without earphones, grrr
we took off on time, as soon as the seatbelt sign was off converted to bed, donned eye shades and ear plugs, positioned myself to try and avoid my feet getting knocked in the night and got a few hours sleep
with the full cabin the CC were pretty busy getting breakfast done, i had my cornflakes then changed out of the sleepsuit and did my best to ignore the noise from the woman who wore the headphones around her neck turned up loud, grrrr
no AU recognition/welcome back chat etc., but that's not unusual
we landed about 30 minutes early, no queue at immigration, maybe a 5 minute wait for bags at the carousel
as i came out of customs, i saw a couple of ladies one with a VS sign and the other in VS colours, they greeted me and walked me to the waiting car, speedy transfer to the hotel, they gave me a suite upgrade at checkin which was a nice surprise, was on a sunbed by the pool 90 minutes after landing
ever since the CH it wasn't the UC experience i'd expected, two good transfers, but the bit in the middle needs work!