But.... It's not the best clubhouse. Oh no, that's saved for the Heathrow T5, where u can have a spa, swim in the pool, have a choice of restaurant/dining experiences, sit in differently themed areas with swing seats, loungers, or officey areas. Now THAT is special.
But what is the best about Virgin?
Their loyalty programme. Seriously, it rocks. I fly premium economy between London and Durban- 3 or 4 times a year through work, and they give me over 8000 miles per leg.
It costs me 10,000 airmiles to upgrade to Upper Class (ie swanky first class) so essentially, I can upgrade 2 out of every 5 legs. Add that to the fact I get airmiles on my Virgin credit card means I upgrade almost every flight..... IF they have availability.
Now that is the challenge. Sometimes you have to gamble and try your luck when you check in. My last 3 flights weren't successful, but the service is so great, I can live with it.
Today, after being told several times over the last 3 month there were no upgrade seats available, I try my luck at the airport and YES!!!!! For £20 I'm upgraded.
Joy of joy of joys..... The clubhouse is lush, but I can't wait till my 3 course, on proper plates and cutlery with linen dinner is served.
I can't wait for the "floor manager" to make my bed up.
I can't wait to get into bed, and tilt my tv round, and flick a movie on. After I have been given my complimentary pyjamas.
I can't wait to be woken up in the morning for my breakfast (hot and cold)
I can't wait to use the revivals lounge in heathrow for a shower before heading into work.
There are 2 downsides:
BA gives access to u and a friend if you're a silver member. Virgin makes you wait till Gold- which works out flying to SA and back every month for a year. Never gonna happen.
The second downside? Having to fly cattle class when i book my hols because no way in hell do I hav £8k to spend on an Upper Class flight!!!
xxx
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