This quiet little meeting you are organising in Vegas is starting to sound very interesting. There is over a 50% possibility that I may be allowed out to play. If I can make it I would like to fly with some V-flyers, I see some of you are going out of Gatwick but then returning via Heathrow. Do I assume the return flights are full or are you just adding another city to your trip, or is there another reason i am missing.
Tony,
You would be more than welcome to join us. The band is growing stronger
I think the main reason for the apparently strange routing is quite simple. Folks are taking the direct flight into Vegas from LGW to get there as quickly as possible but the lure of the legendary Clubhouse means that those who can gain entry will go back via SFO to continue the party with some blue drinks on the way home 
:D
Personally, I will probably go via LAX and drive to Vegas, as my brother wants to do a bit of a road trip. I haven't booked my flights yet though.
Nick
You would be more than welcome to join us. The band is growing stronger
I think the main reason for the apparently strange routing is quite simple. Folks are taking the direct flight into Vegas from LGW to get there as quickly as possible
but the lure of the legendary Clubhouse means that those who can gain entry will go back via SFO to continue the party with some blue drinks on the way home :DPersonally, I will probably go via LAX and drive to Vegas, as my brother wants to do a bit of a road trip. I haven't booked my flights yet though.
Nick
Thanks for that explanation Nick.
If I did it I would burn a hole in my bank and try and fly UC but probably end up PE or Y. Whilst I think I understand the lure of the clubhouse at San Francisco, I cannot understand why people would choose to fly UC on a LHR plane rather than a very personal (14 only) Gatwick jumbo.
If I did it I would burn a hole in my bank and try and fly UC but probably end up PE or Y. Whilst I think I understand the lure of the clubhouse at San Francisco, I cannot understand why people would choose to fly UC on a LHR plane rather than a very personal (14 only) Gatwick jumbo.
Hi Tony, great to see more interest in the trip.
There's a few factors coming into play with this itinerary I think:
1. The LGW clubhouse is highly regarded (by me at least, and no doubt others
). So, it pays to fly out of LGW. Should also point out that the LHR clubhouse should be expanded by then and is also renowned for its excellence.
2. The SFO clubhouse is also very highly regarded. Flying back UC from Vegas would mean entry to the VIP room at T2 at McCarran and that doesn't really compare to the SFO clubhouse (guessing here as I've only been in the former, but its fairly obvious from the reports...).
3. The UC cabin on a LHR plane is bigger and has a bigger bar, which could be very important to some V-Flyers.
4. There's a Revivals lounge in LHR which gets some good reports. There isn't one at LGW.
The upshot is a LGW-LAS-SFO-LHR routing gives access to three great VS lounges. And did I not mention that San Francisco is a great city to spend some time, even if it's only a night? Also, it's just fun to visit lots of places!
There's a few factors coming into play with this itinerary I think:
1. The LGW clubhouse is highly regarded (by me at least, and no doubt others
). So, it pays to fly out of LGW. Should also point out that the LHR clubhouse should be expanded by then and is also renowned for its excellence.2. The SFO clubhouse is also very highly regarded. Flying back UC from Vegas would mean entry to the VIP room at T2 at McCarran and that doesn't really compare to the SFO clubhouse (guessing here as I've only been in the former, but its fairly obvious from the reports...).
3. The UC cabin on a LHR plane is bigger and has a bigger bar, which could be very important to some V-Flyers
.4. There's a Revivals lounge in LHR which gets some good reports. There isn't one at LGW.
The upshot is a LGW-LAS-SFO-LHR routing gives access to three great VS lounges. And did I not mention that San Francisco is a great city to spend some time, even if it's only a night? Also, it's just fun to visit lots of places!
Hi Tony,
It will be great if you can make it. If you can't fly UC but decide to come back with us on the 20 on the 12th there is a good chance we will be able to get you into the SFO CH. Each UC pax can take in one guest providing they are also flying that day. Currently there are four of us confirmed in UC so that means four guests!
It will be great if you can make it. If you can't fly UC but decide to come back with us on the 20 on the 12th there is a good chance we will be able to get you into the SFO CH. Each UC pax can take in one guest providing they are also flying that day. Currently there are four of us confirmed in UC so that means four guests!
Thanks for greetings guys. I have started doing some figures on this trip and it boils down to if my wife wants to go we will fly PE, if I go with a mate we will fly UC. My problem at present is I only want to be away about 5 days. I intended to fly out of Gatwick, leaving my car there, so in real terms it would be a lot easier for me to return there. The SFO flight sounds really good but I can't justify it.
OH WHAT A GREAT DAY.
It is my 40th Birthday today:D and inside my birthday card from Mrs F was................... an e-mail confirmation of an UC ticket LGW-LAS for the 4th Nov and returning 12th Nov SFO-LHR. Looks like I'm on the trip people:D:D:D. Outbound on the VS43, seat 6A and return on the VS20, seat 2K.
I am a happy bunny or what.
Iain
It is my 40th Birthday today:D and inside my birthday card from Mrs F was................... an e-mail confirmation of an UC ticket LGW-LAS for the 4th Nov and returning 12th Nov SFO-LHR. Looks like I'm on the trip people:D:D:D. Outbound on the VS43, seat 6A and return on the VS20, seat 2K.
I am a happy bunny or what.
Iain
quote:Originally posted by iforres1
OH WHAT A GREAT DAY.
It is my 40th Birthday today:D and inside my birthday card from Mrs F was................... an e-mail confirmation of an UC ticket LGW-LAS for the 4th Nov and returning 12th Nov SFO-LHR. Looks like I'm on the trip people:D:D:D. Outbound on the VS43, seat 6A and return on the VS20, seat 2K.
I am a happy bunny or what.
Iain
Brilliant news Iain - look forward to seeing you.
I am also going to show Mrs Nick a copy of your post ..... it's my birthday soon
;)[:I][}:)]Nick
quote:Originally posted by Bazz
Just been on line and sorted the suites for the 20 and we now have four little v-flyers all in a row
8A mitchja
9A onionz
10A bazz
11A birkin
Wheres the party [?]
7A iforres1
Changed from allocated 2K. Mrs F did not know where everyone was seated, bless her:D
Can we pre book the bar:D
Bazz
You are a gentleman sir[y][y]
That takes care of the return - Now what are we going to fill the rest of the time doing during the social that will match up to our "Grand Finale"[?][?]
perhaps a "mini social" to organise the social;);)
I cannot wait
buns
quote:Buns, I have already extended an invitation for you to attend the UC bar on our "20", FSM permitting of course!
You are a gentleman sir[y][y]
That takes care of the return - Now what are we going to fill the rest of the time doing during the social that will match up to our "Grand Finale"[?][?]
perhaps a "mini social" to organise the social;);)
I cannot wait
buns
Congrats on the great present Iain, and i think i'm just in time to say happy birthday!
What a merry trip this one is going to be.
Decker, I think mitchja and I will have to take responsibility for the lack of G availability. You would have thought VS would have opened a few more seats up by now - surely news of our expedition has reached them [:p]. Can I take it you already hold an S ticket then?
What a merry trip this one is going to be.
Decker, I think mitchja and I will have to take responsibility for the lack of G availability. You would have thought VS would have opened a few more seats up by now - surely news of our expedition has reached them [:p]. Can I take it you already hold an S ticket then?
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