Hello from the NEW JFK Clubhouse

I've not previously been in the JFK clubhouse so haven't got much to compare it with, but its post Departures and open.

5th of March seems to be the opening party, with the likes of SRB, but it is actually open now...

I'm taking pictures.

[preiffer]

Looking forward to seeing the pictures Smid - the original JFK one was a nice space, if they've improved it then great!

Just had a very nice trim at the spa, which I've been told is a new thing... Nice chat with the nice lady and there's supposed to be a performer at the opening party, but who that is isn't known to her. They seem much keener to serve than the LGW clubhouse, I didn't try any at the LHR spa, but the other half had nails done...

[preiffer]

The Spa? Cool - that IS new

Ok, not sure what the term is, basically haircuts, hand treatments etc like the cowshead in LHR and LGW.

Ok, not sure what the term is, basically haircuts, hand treatments etc like the cowshead in LHR and LGW.

But it is new at the JFK CH- only been at LHR and LGW uptill now

I'm currently struggling to try and work out how to post photos here...

[honey lamb]

I'm currently struggling to try and work out how to post photos here...

Click on Post a new reply and then scroll down to below the dialogue box and the Preview/Submit buttons. Click on the Upload attachment button and then Choose file and Bob's your uncle |:)

Ok, working within the bounds of the website, I've resized some pictures and will add the max of 10.

I tried to get pictures without flyers in them, which means now I realise I didn't photograph the bar because it wasn't ever empty, and I got someone in one of them...

Pool table by entrance near bar.

Brasserie

View from window of a plane.

Relaxation area

Further forward in the relaxation area.

View of the spa area. I realise now that the blinds are down on the windows. These were raised a bit later.

Over by the television area.

Different view of the brasserie

Some funky seats in the main area.

Sunken area over by the funky seats.

Ceratinly looks good....

Thanks for taking the time and effort to get the pictures and upload them.

So I was supposed to be in London last week for the last time in a while missing the new Clubhouse by one week. However, my trip got moved to the 24th and I am so excited to check out the new lounge which is FINALLY behind security.

Thanks for the photos. Some people like to have surprises but I like to have a preview so I can then look forward to it. If that makes sense !

Looks brilliant, thanks for posting. y)

[buns]

Smid

Thanks for your efforts y) y)

Another scoop for V-Flyer

buns

Hi guys,

More details and pics here if you're interested http://blog.vtravelled.com/virgin-atlantic-unveils-new-clubhouse-at-jfk-international-airport-new-york/

Cheers,
Maxine
Editor - vtravelled

What a swell party it was. Here are some more pictures from the opening party at JFK last night. VS put on a great bash, sending a car to pick me up from my hotel, through to a group of us ending up at Don't Tell Mama's past midnight!

Big badges to gain entry:

As with all clubhouses it looks lovely at night:

I missed Katie Tunstall singing (was hobnobbing with Joan and Richard ii) , oh here's Richard and myself:

I had several great conversations with some of the VS team responsible for catering, clubhouses, and frequent fliers, they all said the new UCS looks fantastic but wouldn't give me any detail.

The corridor to the loos and showers changes colour, which was cool:

I didn't try the spa but it also looked really good, and overall a much larger and bright space.

V-flyer caption contest.............who's that bloke with slinky ???

[Decker]

Nice info both of you - thanks!

Great work in posting the photos, it certainly has changed a bit and as Paul mentioned the old one was not too bad so well done VS. Slinky, don't you just hate hangeers on

Iain

The CH looks fab and can't wait to try it out in April....great pictures and Slinky I am sure you did a little bit of v-flyer promotion between those cocktails!!! ):

Jon y)

Great work in posting the photos, it certainly has changed a bit and as Paul mentioned the old one was not too bad so well done VS. Slinky, don't you just hate hangeers on

Iain

He was probably flying in Y and hoping for an invite to the bar...

Here's a lot more photos including all the opening times etc

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2012/3/6/9 ... FK+Airport

Looks very nice! Just need to get a trip in place to go through there.

Wish the daylight VS26 would be reintroduced.

Wow, it looks terrific! I loved the old one, but this does look good. Particularly liked the streetplans in the loos!