VS005 LHR-MIA 9 Aug 08 (Upper)

This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin

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We travelled to Heathrow the night before, prior to our flight. I was like a headless chicken as our seats had been moved and then when i telephoned VA, 3 times they assured me my seats were fine. I managed to do online check-in for my parents without a problem.

We did get to the airport early just to make sure we got the seats we wanted. By 06.45 we were waiting outside the CH, there were quite a few people there too, around 30. Once in we all had some light breakfast and had some lovely Champers. It was when i was checking on my dad, who does love a drink!!!!
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, i spotted Ian propping the bar up, with a champagne in hand. After introductions, i soon realised that we would get on just fine[y]. We boarded after our 2nd call and followed Ian through. Once on board we settled the kidlets in, they loved their Uc seats and soon settled themselves.
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The service was excellent as was the crew. The FSM was fantastic.

The Food was Ok, not superb but nicely washed down with some more champers. It was after our meal, we all met at the bar for a gab and of course more champagne!!




The flight did go quite quickly and without hitch, we really enjoyed Ian's company we had such a laugh.
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Once landed we made our way through Immigration, what an absolute nightmare[V], it was terrible and we watched as Ian whizzed through the Diplomat channel[:?].

the drive to Orlando took 2hrs 50 not bad i don't think.

Overall a fantastic flight. We think the next one may be Dubai, just me and the hubby.

Who is Ian?

Ian is hackneyguy.

Looks like you had a lovely time!

We're doing the same run in a few weeks, though in PE.

Dare I ask, just how bad was Miami Immigration[:I] ?

Andrew

Andrew,

They had a problem with Fingerprinting, so that held us up around 20mins. In comparison to MCO, JFK its quite a bind, just make a run for it when you land. I am sure if your in PE, you will have a better chance of a quick exit, hopefully.

Dollar was a short ride away and once there we noticed a very long line, however we have the Dollar Express card, works wonders and the staff were great, especially our server who asked me my age twice as he didn't believe i was 36. !!!!!. I liked him

Thank you, great TR - the photos really bring it to life (and make it a bit different to the standard TR).

We are flying on VS05 In about 5/6 weeks.

Boo

[HighFlyer]

Glad you all had a great flight out!

Thanks,
Sarah

Catherine,

You have summed up to so well I don't need to do a TR now ! LOL
I knew we would get along fine too as soon as you spotted me - and sharing the same warped sense of humour was an added bonus !
Enjoy the rest of your hols - looking forward to hearing about it all soon.

Hugs,

HG xx

We sure did have a great flight out. Off to chill out now, kids in the pool. What a life xx

Well hello there Mr, hope you have had a good week in Florida. Is it tomorrow you are off home ?

XX I never did get that business card, was that on purpose !!!!

Originally posted by Catherine
Well hello there Mr, hope you have had a good week in Florida. Is it tomorrow you are off home ?

XX I never did get that business card, was that on purpose !!!!

I have had a FANTASTIC week on Marco Island. The conference was excellent and I achieved more that I had hoped. Only down side is that I didnt get any chance to go outside of the hotel resort - will sort that out tomorrow before the CDC turns up; however the resort if first class or should that be Upper Class ? LOL

I will IM you my details - if you remember I did get out a card but somehow the FSM found it in the toilet (bizzare).

Enjoy the rest of your hols and love to all.

Hope to c ya soon,

HG xxxx

Oh yes i remember that, matt the FSM found it, you got it out for me didn't you.

Got your message. Speak soon. xxx

Loved the TR and the use of pictures.

Hope your having a great time?

Ian

The kids look very at home there Catherine LOL! Our two were gutted we were flying home PE!

[Scrooge]

I have decided that I would like Ian's job, diplomatic line, no speeding tickets, no going to court and saying your sorry for bad behaviour...Sounds like bliss...[:w]

Thank you for the TR, it seems everyone enjoyed the flight which makes it a great way to start a vacation [y]

Originally posted by 2Tinks
The kids look very at home there Catherine LOL! Our two were gutted we were flying home PE!

They loved it, Connah slept most of the way. We flew home economy from NY Aimee pulled her face, she wasnt impressed at all. She said are we not even flying PE !!!!.

Seen your little one on FB looking all comfy too. LOL

Hey Scrooge, he is a posh tart you know. !!!!

Originally posted by Catherine
Hey Scrooge, he is a posh tart you know. !!!!

LOL - I love it Catherine, you got my sussed within 30 seconds of meeting me [:X]

I did Ian, U Posh Tart. I did suss out, that you like the finer things in life, and more importantly can afford them. [:X]

Posh Tart [:p]

Catherine,

Are you doing a TR for NYC and your return flight ? How did Connah get on with Econ ? He is such a cute little boy.

As for me - well you can take the boy out of Public school but not ....... Public school out of the man !

Cheers,

Hackneyguy

[quote]Originally posted by hackneyguy
Catherine,

Are you doing a TR for NYC and your return flight ? How did Connah get on with Econ ? He is such a cute little boy.

As for me - well you can take the boy out of Public school but not ....... Public school out of the man !

Cheers,

Hackneyguy

Dont think so.

The flight was very good, service was excellent and food wwas good really. Connah was ok, did moan a bit.

I would like to see you in Y. [V][:?], have you ever flown in Y?

Originally posted by hackneyguy

Originally posted by Catherine

Originally posted by hackneyguy
I would like to see you in Y. [V][:?], have you ever flown in Y, x[

NO - never - and not PE (or eqiv either). F or J is the only way to go - you know me now [V]

I do Ian, they had better watch out when i come down there. Me and you together. Pheeeeeeeeeeewwwwwww what a combination.