I am not sure if it considered crossing to the "dark side" but off to HKG with Cathay Pacific. They share the lounge in Manchester with Delta and although quite serviceable Clubhouse it ain't!
Although not with Virgin today I have used this lounge before when in UC and it seems such a shame that the northern flyers are denied equal facilities as those at the London airports. VS have more flights from here nowadays and a bit of investment wouldn't go amiss. The trip reports are always glowing in praise about how a visit to the Clubhouse is so much a part of the experience.
Anyway it's calm and quiet in here, to early for anything other than water!
Sorry to let you all down. 
Although not with Virgin today I have used this lounge before when in UC and it seems such a shame that the northern flyers are denied equal facilities as those at the London airports. VS have more flights from here nowadays and a bit of investment wouldn't go amiss. The trip reports are always glowing in praise about how a visit to the Clubhouse is so much a part of the experience.
Anyway it's calm and quiet in here, to early for anything other than water!

