V-Flyer

Woohoo! I got an upgrade

So this report may be a little baised because of that, but I'll do my best to be objective.

I got to the airport about 5 hours prior to departure to make the most of the Clubhouse. I was originally booked in economy and asked about upgrades at the Upper Class check-in desk. The price to upgrade my M ticket to Premium Economy was £55 + £55 taxes and 10,000 miles. I thought that was alright and after a little playing around I was checked into seat 18D and off to the Clubhouse. Luckily there was no-one else queuing to check-in so I didn't hold anyone up.

I booked a facial upon arrival and ordered the Duck pancakes for lunch. The service was fantastic, very attentive and always smiling. The Duck was so nice that I ordered it again when my colleague arrived

Boarding was eventually called and upon handing over my ticket I heard a beep and my ticket was scribbled on and returned to me with 15A and a "Your seat has been changed sir and you are now in Upper Class".

On board, I offered to move seats to allow a family to sit together, which I think was only fair considering I was on a freebie and I settled into 16K.

The flight was uneventful. The seat was in good condition and everything worked. I opted for the Virgin mary soup (with the Vodka) for starters and the Lavender and garlic lamb for the main. Both of which were very nice. I had the Sauvignon wine option which was also very drinkable.

The only downside of the whole flight is that I am writing this from my hotel, and my luggage is somewhere else but at least they have identified where it is and they hope it will be flown out to me on VS003 today.

Overall, despite the misplaced luggage, it was a very good flight/experience.

well done on the upgrade - you must have been delighted ! especially as you'd upgraded yourself into PE!

And yes you can be magnanimous in such circumstances in moving and bask in the glow of a good deed !

Of course the 'payback' was the problem with the luggage !

(btw am a little confuded - date of the flight on the header is 14th March ...)

Thanks for the TR. I love the sound of the bleep and agree that a free upgrade puts you in a great mood for the flight. The luggage problem on the other hand would have had me in freefall!

Jacki wrote: The luggage problem on the other hand would have had me in freefall!

Yes Jackie ! wondering where yor kitchen sink was ...

Congratulations on the upgrade and thank you for the TR.

I'd trade luggage for upgrades any day! Well done ...

Nice upgrade! Do you have your case back with you yet?

Luggage update... my case arrived yesterday morning at around 3am EST Nothing damaged, case opened but nothing missing so a good outcome in the end.

Lucky day!
Thanks for the TR.

Great start with the upgrade and now you have your luggage, oh well every cloud and all that.

cheers

alex