V-Flyer

So it was time to leave the big smoke and head back northwards. Arrived at Heathrow just after 11am and though I had checked in online, I did want to see if I could grab a seat in one of the three blocked off rows....

I was dealt with quickly and actually really well despite experiences of the LHR ground team not being as friendly as the MAN ground team but I think they are trying and with lounge invite and fast-track sticker applied I was on my way with a new seat choice too....

The servisair lounge is basic and I had a quick drink, processed some emails and had a snack. It was quiet thankfully but I do find the staff a little underwhelming. I was checked into the lounge by a lady dressed in the Qatar airways uniform which was interesting as they fly out of T4

The inbound flight was delayed a little (around 10mins) and boarding commenced at 1245 and with doors closed and 83 people on board it looked like we might get away only a few mins late, but a mix up with the passenger manifest caused a delay of 25mins and the air-bridge had to be reconnected and three ground crew came on while a manual count was processed. We pushed off at 1330 though the Captain kept us informed of what was happening.

Airborne at 1345(ish) and drinks and snacks as usual. I was sat in 4A which is a new seat for me on LR and I found it rather tighter than others but perfectly fine for such a short flight which today was 35mins.

The senior crew member came and asked if I needed anything else just before the descent which was a lovely touch. A great friendly crew working a busier flight though smiling and chatting throughout.

Landed into a windy Manchester and left pretty sharply, the luggage was quickly off too which is always helpful.

A superb LR flight once again......I get to do it all over again on Sunday....

Jon

horburyflyer wrote: I was checked into the lounge by a lady dressed in the Qatar airways uniform which was interesting as they fly out of T4

Perhaps you were dealing with moonlighting agency staff that didn't have time to change before you barrelled up to the lounge Or just someone helping out wherever needed perhaps

Cheers for the LR TRs Jon

Good to hear LR is still performing well ,hope to try it soon