This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin
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After an early start from the Midlands at 4.30am, I arrived for a meet and greet car collection at the Orange short stay parking on level 5. This has changed from last year, when they used to meet you near the front entrance to departures.
The check in area for Virgin has changed since last year too, with a much nicer section for Upper Class, rather than the original lane that was there previously next to the PE desks and Easyjet check in. It seems a little more special. On receipt of my boarding pass (as I never print these out), I noticed I'd achieved Sequence 1
which is a first for me. I did a little bit of duty free shopping and treated myself to a bottle of Veuve Grand Damme as I had a £5 off voucher if spending over £75 and some make up and cleansers too, using another one of the £5 vouchers.
Arrived at a quiet Clubhouse and sat in my usual area which is where they place a couple of laptops and comfortable chairs. Bellini and breakfast duly ordered and quaffed.
I requested a back massage which was offered to me at 9am and was very nice.
I then sat back down with a couple of cookies and ordered another Bellini, then a Redhead and yet another Bellini before being called for boarding.
It was quite a hike to get to the plane which was Ladybird this time. Settled into 9K and offered a glass of fizz before take off. The cabin was full as usual.
Menus handed out and the usual "chicken or beef" options. I had the beef, accompanied by the Malbec, which was really nice but didn't bother with a starter as there was nothing that appealed. I asked for a 5 minute break before dessert and when the CC came back to me and I requested the chocolate dessert, I was told it had all gone. I asked for some chocolate instead and was duly presented with small bars of dark and white chocolate Green & Blacks which hit the spot.
After watching the Internship, which was lighthearted, I snoozed for about 90 minutes and got up and watched Monsters University. During this, afternoon tea was offered. The sandwiches had either cheese (which I can't eat) or salmon or were full of mayo, so I didn't bother. I did enjoy the little cakes that were offered though and ate a couple of those.
As we were nearing Vegas, we had some mild turbulence but not enough to put the seatbelt signs on so overall a comfortable flight.
The crew serving in Upper were really helpful and friendly and nothing seemed too much trouble. At the end of the flight, one of the female crew came to see a lady in the opposite suite to mine to show off the new V Westwood uniform. It looked very smart, but I'm not sure how it will stand up to the hard wear and tear they have to cope with on a daily basis. The high collar on the shirt and jacket could, I imagine, be uncomfortable. She looked really good in the new uniform and was perhaps one of the best ambassadors to show it off.
We got off the plane after PE and as there was no other flight in at the same time, I was quickly through immigration. Bags were swiftly off for Upper and PE. The belt didn't get very crowded as the majority of the people must have still be queueing at immigration. A very quick taxi ride to the MGM for a 2 night comped stay followed by a 3 night comped stay a the Wynn.
No hitches on this flight, I'm pleased to report and everything ran to clockwork. Isn't it great when that happens
