This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin
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I made use of the 'A' Subway train from lower manhattan to howard-beach JFK and made use of the Airtrain. Both were hassle-free and For $7 in total represent excellent value for money [y]
I arrived at JFK at approx 1400 and headed straight to the UC Check-In Desk where i was glanced at and asked 'are YOU travelling in upper class?' with a disapproving stare [V] After handing over travel documents and looking bemused, the check-in assistant reluctantly handed over my boarding pass and clubhouse invite.
Headed straight to the clubhouse where i was welcomed in with a tour of the facilities available along with a class of champers[:D]
Although small in contrast to the LHR clubhouse, it seems cosier and the service a bit more personal.
We were called to board at approx 1730 and headed straight through security after a flash of the purple boarding pass [}:)]
Again, Priority boarding was in place, and I was first on board, shown around the cabin and suite and offered a pre-flight drink
Taxiing at JFK always seems to take ages and this trip was not dissimilar and we took off about 20/25 minutes late.
No sooner then we take off then i see a guy walk past heading for the restroom. At another glace i realised it was Graham norton [:0]. I realised he was sat three seats behind me with some friends.
About 20 minutes into the flight we were offered dinner choices (from the new summer UC menu [:p] )
I opted for the soup of the day (Tomato and Basil), Parmasan crusted cod and the molten lava chocolate cake, all three dishes were excellent and filling.
V-port was working straight from the off and I managed to watch seven pounds, the only distaction being Mr Norton's chuckling after drinking several glasses of red wine [:(]
I managed to dose off for a few hours up until breakfast was served.
Cabin Crew were excellent with nothing be too much trouble, and although with a 'celebrity' on board everyone was treated as a special passenger [:D]
Landing was faultless and smooth, through immigration and customs easily enough and before i knew it i was collecting my luggage and into paddington station about 30 mins from landing [y]
The flight back was really the cherry on top of a great holiday and i hope to be flying with VS again soon [:)]
