V-Flyer

Hi there, I've just joined V Flyer and wanted to say "Hi". I've never flown Virgin before and am taking an upper class flight to Cuba on 6th June 2010.

I'm well excited about it, but having never flown Virgin before I'd like to ask a couple of questions if I may:

1. Does anyone know what the menu's on the gatwick to Cuba flight are? I can't seem to find the menu's on the forum.

2. My travel agent has requested seats for me and my partner and I have been told that they have selected 16 and 17 K. Looking at the virgin website, this would appear to be a LHR seating config? Is this normal or will the seats change before we check in.

I heard lots of good feedback from friends about flying Virgin and am looking forward to it.

Thanks very much
TL

Hi and welcome to V-Flyer. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

To answer your questions:

1. The UC menu will in all probability gave changed before your flight as it changes every three months. Its next change is due on or around June 3rd so keep you eyes peeled. It will be the UK-USA menu

2. If you are in 16 and 17K it sounds like it will be a LHR configured plane. The best way to make sure is to use the My Booking link on the VS website. Get your 6 letter/number PNR from your travel agent and that will show you the seat maps

Enjoy your flight

Hey there, thanks for the welcome and your response. Much appreciated

I'm just waiting for my travel agent to issue the e-tickets so that I can log into the booking on Virgin.

Regards

Hello and welcome

What HL said! (have just edited out almost exactly the same paragraphs from this message)

Enjoy the UC experience, Cuba and remember the TR when you return

Paul

Ok so, finally got ma booking ref from ma TA today and logged into my booking on the Virgin Website. So it says that the metal at the moment (could change i know) is a LHR config 3 747. Having checked the seating plan, it's all upper class on the upper deck, so have selected seats in the bubble .

Now that I can actually see ma booking online, it feels all the more real that I'm actually heading off to Cuba and in Upper Class. Can't wait

I am excited for you totally ! I am sure you will have an amazing time - both flight and vacation.

totallylost wrote:Now that I can actually see ma booking online, it feels all the more real that I'm actually heading off to Cuba and in Upper Class. Can't wait

Where are you going in Cuba? We really enjoyed it when we went a couple of years ago; I even did some dad dancing at a Buena Vista Social Club gig...

Paul

Have a great trip - UC is quite a special experience...

Hiya Pjh,

We're heading to Varadero for a week. Planning to do a trip to Havana whilst we are there It's my time to Cuba so i'm well looking forward to it and experiencing my first UC virgin flight too.

Get to the airport good and early to enjoy the Clubhouse - for me the holiday begins in the lift to private security - would be even earlier if I could ever fly J instead of Z and get a CDC to drive-in.

totallylost wrote:Hiya Pjh,

We're heading to Varadero for a week. Planning to do a trip to Havana whilst we are there It's my time to Cuba so i'm well looking forward to it and experiencing my first UC virgin flight too.

I assume you are aware of recent upfront requirements for Cuba this year;

proof of medical insurance

You'll have a great time..and welcome to V-flyer madhouse..

Now where's that youtube clip of Paul dad-dancing...

yeah I found the proof of medical insurance requirement on the virgin website, but thanks for the heads up and for the welcome. Always good to be able to chat to new ppl and learn experiences etc especially when I am a virgin Virgin lol.

Wecome to v-flyer (and the slippery slope of turning left....)
DL

totallylost wrote:Hiya Pjh,

We're heading to Varadero for a week. Planning to do a trip to Havana whilst we are there It's my time to Cuba so i'm well looking forward to it and experiencing my first UC virgin flight too.

Havana is unique. Shame it's a few hours too far away - it would be a wonderful long weekend destination.

I don't know if you're a smoker - if you are, it will be heaven; if not, be prepared. :w

Whatever, in an increasingly homogeneous world, it's a place to see and experience.

northernhenry wrote:Now where's that youtube clip of Paul dad-dancing...

Nestled in a strongroom alongside the latest interview with Lord Lucan and the film of the Area 51 autopsies.

DocRo wrote:Get to the airport good and early to enjoy the Clubhouse - for me the holiday begins in the lift to private security - would be even earlier if I could ever fly J instead of Z and get a CDC to drive-in.

The Cuba flights go from LGW so no private security channel.

You don't have to fly J to get a CDC. D and R fares also qualifies for a CDC

honey lamb wrote:
You don't have to fly J to get a CDC. D and R fares also qualifies for a CDC

As does a G with the CDC paid for with miles
DL

Enjoy the UC experience - you won't want to turn right again!!

2 days until I take my first Virgin Upper Class Flight. I'm sooo excited

TL,

Have a great time - lets hope the crew are as good as they were on both my recent trips

M

Ok go back today from Cuba. Had a fab time and the flights were great. I'll be posting trip reports soon.

Look forward to seeing them!

totallylost wrote:Ok go back today from Cuba. Had a fab time and the flights were great. I'll be posting trip reports soon.

y)

totallylost wrote:Ok go back today from Cuba. Had a fab time and the flights were great. I'll be posting trip reports soon.

fantastic - will look forward to Reading them!

Welcome, I am a newbie here as well, he he.

Glad you had a good time in Cuba.