This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin
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On the eve of our flight, from our hotel room in Marina Del Rey I started OLCI after remembering 10 minutes after it opened. Adding Mrs P to the checkin process slowed it down a tad but I thought that was a priority. A message popped up saying that our seats had changed to 16G&K. Feeling a little aggrieved as I specifically chose seats as Mrs P can be an anxious flyer, I tweeted VS and received no answer. After a 10 hour legendary sleep, I woke to the realisation that, hey, I'm still lucky enough to be flying UC!
Feeling fresh as a daisy, we finalised shopping, went to Manhattan Beach for a stroll (loved that place) & went for an early evening dinner at the Cheesecake Factory in Redondo Beach. From there it was off to drop the rental car off, bag drop (where it was confirmed that one of the seat tables were broken which is why we were moved) - there was a. Queue in the UC desk and this was well managed, then into the LAX CH. We had been advised that the wifi was not working but could use the Air Canada lounge if we needed wifi use. We settled in and found a lovely spot by the window viewing the VS A346 to take us home.
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A great crew in the lounge, very friendly & warm a real credit to VS. We found the CH like being in somebody's front lounge - relaxed, not too big and fresh. Think they had other wiring issues as our lights flickered and our server apologised and said that they turned them off. A few cocktails later (some not on the menu but mixed up anyway by the barmen) and it was time to board.
Priority boarding very much in place as they're was the usual scrum in the boarding area. Met by a very smiling CC at the door, another at our seats with champagne & pyjamas and warmly welcomed by the CSS. We also noted that we had an unaccompanied minor in 17K and he was getting plenty of attention
We pushed back a few minutes early and the Captain informed us of a 9hr 58 mins flight time so it should get us in at 16.45. There were 300 passengers and 12 crew onboard. More out of interest than anything, I had a peak down the cabin and saw that our original seats were both taken by non-crew looking people (didn't know how to say older in a PC way!). No visible sign of the FSM yet but we have just taken off and she has introduced herself over the PA system.
Our CC came around to take drink orders when we were airborne and it was a nice touch that we (& all the pax) were referred to by name. I also noticed that there must have been an AU a few seats up as she was referred to by name the entire flight. Drinks taken, menus handed out and orders for dinner received (2 hours) - pax in the seats in front of us thought dinner should have been served earlier as they wanted to sleep as it was served about 2.5 hours in.
Can't remember the whole menu but I selected the Beef Ribs and mash for main and that was really excellent. I do remember that dessert was a choice between warm chocolate brownie and red velvet cake, followed by cheese selection with port. I didn't have anything else as it was time to sleep.
The seat change did affect us as we were a lot closer to the bar and all the noise associated with that. Saying that, after 7 hours in & out sleep we were told that our descent into London was imminent. Once again I had missed breakfast but wasn't bothered. Up to freshen up, put everything away and ready for a quick deplane. A slight circle around LHR as we were early which led to a decent photo and we hit the Tarmac in good time!
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Once again a good flight, actually better than good in UC! A fine environment to relax, indulge then fall asleep in great comfort. Already looking forward to MIA in October in UC
The only way is left....since I found V-Flyer
