V-Flyer

So the last time I flew on Virgin was about six years ago so I wasn't really sure what to expect so here's my first attempt at a trip report.

So we attempted online check in the day before but wasn't available, even with the help of the Virgin call centre but to be fair wasn't much of a issue really. We got to the airport on the day dead on three hours before the flight opened and completed kiosk check in which was really easy and quick. Bag drop took about five minutes and then we were on our way to the clubhouse *(I paid through it Virgin Holidays)*

The Clubhouse was really cool, not sure exactly what to expect but the staff were really helpful and the food was good although the garden part was shut off which was a little disapointing.

We then proceeded to boarding which went quite smooth, there wasn't any massive scrums for the gate or anyone being rude *like I experienced coming back from the USA*

I was in seat 59C which felt quite cramped and i'm only average height. The seat infront touched my knees. The person in front of me was in full recline all the way though which didn't really help.

Food on the way there was the lovely *cough* chocolate muffin and some orange juice and then later on was a chicken pie which I thought to be fair for airline food was quite nice although they forgot my travelling partners vegetarian food both ways so he got the Premium Economy meal instead *lucky him*.

Entertainment was pretty good on the way, quite a good choice of films/tv. I watched family guy although I watched Cloverfield on the last part of the trip which probably wasn't the best thing to be watching on the way down to NYC.

Cabin Crew were pretty standard, not bad, not good. Nothing really to report but they did everything quickly and smoothly.

Sorry if that's a bit of a pants review but i'm sure i'll improve over time [:)]

Matt

Great trip report, keep them coming

Stuart

Nothing pants about it[y]

Sounds like an unevenful trip. Just the way I like them[:)]

Iain

Don't worry about missing the LHR CH 'garden' - it's just a patio area with some potted plants and random chairs and tables. The view is nothing to speak of but you can see planes accellerating to take off.

Is the LHR CH 'Garden' closed indefinitely or just for maintenance or similar?

I believe one of the reasons it was closed was because some people were sneaking out there to have a fag when the smoking ban came in [:0]

Originally posted by honey lamb
I believe one of the reasons it was closed was because some people were sneaking out there to have a fag when the smoking ban came in [:0]

This is exactly what the duty manager told me last time I moaned about it still being locked.I used to enjoy going out to have a look - made you realise just how busy LHR is.

Ah ok, so closed permanently then!

Matt

We need more reports about flying in Economy to give the broadest view possible.

The seat impressions and those of the crew help many who are, like you, venturing on board a VS flight either for the first time or after a long absence - so please keep them coming.

Many thanks

buns