V-Flyer

Here begins part the second and I did have chance to run along to the Escape lounge for lunch (another glass of whiskey, some cookies and shortbread). A good space to relax in and the staff were very friendly and welcoming (have to say BA Galleries did look pretty inviting too though )

I kept an eye on the time, as well as the airside operator who was driving a golf buggy type vehicle in circles around an Air France plane to pick up two cones in order to move them about 10 metres.. That amusement over and with refreshments finished, I quickly scooted down to gate 18 so I was not the lost lamb wandering the halls of MAN this time around. From the sounds of things there was a transfer pax that had gone AWOL though and a rather hysterical woman being comforted by airport staff... Hopefully all worked out for them in the end. I sometimes forget what a stressful experience travelling can be for some people and really do appreciate the experiences that I have thus far had. 

Upon boarding I was given a friendly greeting and on filing down the aisle I noticed a very familiar luggage tag hanging on one of the crew bags. Yep a V-Flyer member of crew ... Anyone want to raise their hand? 

Boarding was well handled and with everyone accounted for, the doors closed, away we go. Short hold on the ground and we were in the air an entire minute early back to London Heathrow.

Welcome aboard spiel and the bar service marched into action. Tried for a Jack Daniels but none aboard.. Dewars will be fine though, a shame that I did not get a stirrer and that I was given diet as opposed to regular Pepsi but to be fair there are far more terrible things in this world. 

Munched through my crisps and sweets whilst watching a couple of TV eps on the iPad and writing this TR.

I was sat in 3A this leg and whilst it appeared fuller than the outbound, (I even had a row mate in 3c) it was still pretty empty. A shame but I'm sure that the objective of snagging feeder pax onto the long haul routes will make it all worth while. One thing that slightly annoyed me was the clicking noise my seat kept making... With that and the roar of the engines I was glad I packed my noise cancelling headphones

Like the outbound, I did not really notice the time literally fly by. Cabin prepped for landing and we begun our decent into LHR.

Only comment I really have on this flight is the smell of hot food that kept wafting through the cabin. I know there are only certain flights that LR serve a hot offering, but this is just torture to the other pax that might not have eaten any solid food yet. The service also felt a little rushed, but with such a short flight time I cannot be surprised - watching BA handle the short service turnarounds on the continent are quite amusing.. At least the LR staff do not figuratively throw your order at you as they sprint past not unlike a baton being shoved your way in a relay race. 

With the clicking chair, the resolute stare of my row mate at his book and the odd noise of what sounded like someone tearing up a newspaper behind me we bounced back into LHR. 

A sound landing and a short hold on the tarmac, due to our slightly early arrival, before we were disembarked and I once again braved the London underground filled with depressed holiday makers just returned from their travels and eager tourists stopping to take photos next to everything they consider an example of British society. 

My views on LR are pretty straight forward. A good product with a swift, yet polite service. I would be keen to fly them again and indeed will next Monday. Lounges provided at both ends were good and actually a welcome respite for such a short domestic hop.

No JD tsk ! The crew obviously hadn't read the passenger List and realised who was on board

I'm pleased you managed a little time in the escape lounge (from where I am writing this!) which I really like and cannot fault the staff team who are always so welcoming and friendly.

I do know a few of the Little red CC are avid v-flyer followers and therefore will see this too and I know of two who have the luggage tags.....a fab bunch based at Manchester in my opinion......

Long may your Little red adventure continue joey

Jon

Blacky1 wrote:No JD tsk ! The crew obviously hadn't read the passenger List and realised who was on board

I know.... you would have thought there would have been red flags on every VS computer my name passes through by now, wouldn't you

horburyflyer wrote:I'm pleased you managed a little time in the escape lounge (from where I am writing this!) which I really like and cannot fault the staff team who are always so welcoming and friendly.

It is a very decent lounge although the food offerings were a little light for my needs. Staff were fab and very welcoming, I hope I will get some more time in there in the future - all visits thus far have been very fleeting due to some tight schedules I have been keeping of late.

Hope you enjoyed your LR flight down to LHR this eve

joeyc wrote:

Blacky1 wrote:No JD tsk ! The crew obviously hadn't read the passenger List and realised who was on board

I know.... you would have thought there would have been red flags on every VS computer my name passes through by now, wouldn't you

horburyflyer wrote:I'm pleased you managed a little time in the escape lounge (from where I am writing this!) which I really like and cannot fault the staff team who are always so welcoming and friendly.

It is a very decent lounge although the food offerings were a little light for my needs. Staff were fab and very welcoming, I hope I will get some more time in there in the future - all visits thus far have been very fleeting due to some tight schedules I have been keeping of late.

Hope you enjoyed your LR flight down to LHR this eve

Had a great flight down....a good load of 61 with lots of connecting passengers which will please VS. A fun jolly crew tonight, lots of jokes and good supplies from the bar including some for me to take away....which were very well received....

Jon