This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin
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So arrived very early at MCO and after a coffee and a walk around, it was time to drop off the bags. The check in agent checked that I was travelling First class, the damn cheek of it and quickly apologised and then checked me in without any fuss or anymore wise cracks...in fact she could not have been nicer........
So through the sort of fast track line where you wait while a TSA employee manages too lines....the guy though friendly seemed to have a thing for people in the fast track lane as he really didn't give any priority.
After that I was quickly through and waited by Gate 112. "Air VH1" arrived at 1615 from LAX so was early and they quickly got things organised. I was called to the gate desk and asked if would switch seats so two people could sit together......I happily obliged and was thanked for the two people concerned later on which was nice.
Boarding began at 1700 which was a little late but some "extra" cleaning had to be completed. The flight was full and settled into 2F which actually as a good seat. The huge white leather seats have great legroom and a pre-take off sparkling wine, orange juice or water was offered with refills too......
In the final stages of boarding the cool air-conditioned air was meeting with the warm Florida air and we had a misty situation.....some people were concerned and the captain came on to explain to those unaware what was happening and not worry and that it was perfectly safe and would not affect anyone's health.........
Doors closed and the usual greeting from the captain at the front of the cabin advising a flight time of 5hrs1min.
The fun funky safety video or the up close and personal version in First class and wheels were up at 1738.
Blankets and pillows were handed out followed by menus and drink orders were taken. The cabin crew were the same crew who had brought in the inbound flight, though a long day it allows them to have two clear days off so the said......the long day also seemed to take its toll though perfectly fine, they were not as jolly as normal I thought.
Drinks dispatched with two little plastic pots of beans and chick peas which were tasty. The main courses were steak chimichurri with white rice and veggies and was a huge piece of steak and delicious it was too. The other choice was black pepper fettuccini.
Warm bread was also served followed by dessert of Chocolate and raspberry cookies which were divine
Settled back to watch two movies on the fantastic red system and throughout the flight drinks were regularly offered with several passes of the snack tray of crisps, cookies, nuts and other treats.
The flight was exceptionally bumpy in places with the cabin crew were asked to take their seats a couple of times.
With everyone strapped in we touched down at LAX at 1938 and we were at the gate a couple of minutes later. The bags were delayed as several flights arrived at more or less the same time and I walked out into the cool LA air to catch the shuttle to the hotel.
In summary, yet another fantastic Virgin America experience
Jon
Of course choosing Row 2 this time around
