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DTCI first timer - beyond excited !!!

PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 12:05
by julmops
Hi all,

I apologise in advance for the childish post but can't help myself ... :blush: :blush: :blush:
I've just booked the Upper Class Wing for our flight on the 7th January to Miami and I'm beyond excited.
I've flown UC a few times but never had the chance to get the whole experience.
I called VS this morning and the lady I had on the phone couldn't have been more joyous and helpful. An absolute pleasure. And now for the part I hate ... Waiting until the day :D

Re: DTCI first timer - beyond excited !!!

PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 12:21
by marshy11
Congrats. Let the countdown begin.

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 12:28
by julmops
Indeed ! 57 days and counting !

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 13:44
by Trevski220
Congrats, As sad as it may seem DTCI is one of my favourite parts of Flying UC from LHR, Enjoy yourself!!

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 14:03
by hiljil
I still remember my first time - it really lived up to expectations. I'm sure you will thoroughly enjoy it on the day as well as having the excitement of the build up :-D

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 15:15
by Sunseeker
Enjoy I was a first timer back in August didn't know check could be so easy and quick

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 15:52
by cooperman
I'm on my 6th. DTCI on the 27th ....it never fails in its wow factor

Enjoy

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 23:35
by honey lamb
I had been sent to check in at the DTCI area on a couple of occasions when UC check-in was busy in the past and at that stage it was still confined to CDC passengers. It really felt exclusive but I can still remember my one and only time of turning into the DTCI area (we had a CDC) and the WOW feeling of the meeting and greeting from the staff.

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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2015, 23:47
by Bretty
It gives me a wow feeling too, and there's just that slight exclusivity to it that appeals to me. Enjoy! Think I've got to sort our DTCI booking out for December next...

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PostPosted: 11 Nov 2015, 00:04
by ScoobySu
Congratulations! We've only done it the once (so far ;-) ) but it was fantastic - and like you when I rang to book it the help line was soon friendly & helpful - I think we ended up chatting about our plans for a good 15 minutes after the formalities and my agent gave lots of tips on the Clubhouse including how good the Red Head is - I didn't have the heart to tell him that I knew everything he was telling me from the wonderful folks here! :D

DTCI first timer - beyond excited !!!

PostPosted: 11 Nov 2015, 08:49
by oldboy
I love it as well, enjoyed the experience on a few occasions but still look forward to it & only another another 13 sleeps until the next time.

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PostPosted: 11 Nov 2015, 09:08
by dickydotcom
Countdown at 57! that's a mere blink of the eye.
I've not done DTCI yet but I plan to. Countdown -464 days! Still some work to do yet.
Have a great time.
Dick D

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PostPosted: 16 Nov 2015, 17:10
by jphjph
Will be doing my first DTCI this coming Saturday. Do I need to prearrange anyting or can I just turn up? As its a taxi I won't know the reg until I am in the car.

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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2015, 20:44
by gfonk
really excited for you.
I loved it the time we did it. Really very cool.
Its one thing that still sets VS apart along with the CH obviously.

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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2015, 20:46
by gfonk
jphjph wrote:Will be doing my first DTCI this coming Saturday. Do I need to prearrange anyting or can I just turn up? As its a taxi I won't know the reg until I am in the car.

I believe you still need to prebook and tell them you will be arriving by Taxi. When in taxi call through with car details.

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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2015, 23:24
by Hev60
I must admit I thought all the DTCI hype was possibly over rated. I was wrong. Driving up to that barrier and then up to the waiting VS staff was very very special. I only wish they offered the same service at Gatwick.
Enjoy your excitement ;-)

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PostPosted: 17 Nov 2015, 23:52
by spacedog
No need to apologise; I'd be really excited, too! Hope you have a fantastic time.

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PostPosted: 18 Nov 2015, 05:40
by gumshoe
Hev60 wrote:I only wish they offered the same service at Gatwick.


Maybe they will when they move terminals next year. You'd have thought LGW would have offered them a decent sweetener to move. Although with relatively few UC passengers and the emphasis very much on leisure rather than business travel, I fear it will be deemed unnecessary by Crawley & Atlanta.

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PostPosted: 18 Nov 2015, 08:50
by julmops
Thanks all for your posts ! 50 days and counting now :-P