GregCook - 06/02/2012 16:50 GMT
Any inside knowledge from any one on the the guest list for the sneak preview of Virgins new Upper Class?
New upper class reviews G-V tops?
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BeckyBoop - 20/02/2012 14:45 GMT
I cant wait to see the new seat either would cool if someone has a link to an artists impression of the new seat? :o) xx
BeckyBoop - 20/02/2012 15:12 GMT
Would be nice if the window seats actually faced the windows. Found this cool link to, which i think is when they designed the current UC.
I wouldnt be surprised if they even fitted a seat similar seat to the new CX business.
Apparently they used to give on board treatments i wonder if that will return? What would others like to see/have?
xx
RichHI1 - 20/02/2012 15:18 GMT
In kmy experience Becky, they came round asked your preference and said they would not get round to everyone and then you never saw them again unless you were elite VS FF. It was more marketing hype than substance.
VintageKrug - 20/02/2012 15:21 GMT
The onboard treatments were something of a gimmick.
Often lead to disappointment if the therapist didn't get around to you.
I think I ended up with a treatment 50% of the time, which I was happy with.
But it was quite pointless on the overnights as you'd have to be woken for the treatment and even if not woken, there was always the potential of being disturbed as a fellow traveller was roused or settled back into their seat.
I'm a big fan of VS on the ground, but in the air the hard Upper Class product is decidedly business class in feel and execution.
I'd hope they'd change some of the curious material used in the current Upper Class Suite; they chip easily and the diamonte features on the cabin walls look dated.
I was going to fly VS next month for a change; on checking their timetable, it appears they only serve this particular destination seasonally. Result = kerching for BA ;)
BeckyBoop - 20/02/2012 15:30 GMT
TBF you shouldnt say that because most people who fly BA cant always get a treatment in the lounge anyway. Perhaps they can just offer them on day flights. If i was going to NY and arriving early evening and had an evening function that night getting my nails done on board would be great!! xx
VintageKrug - 20/02/2012 15:33 GMT
Well, the problem with only offering them on day flights would be the wasted therapy station on the overnight, which could otherwise have accommodated a fare paying passenger.
And then what to do with the therapist herself, who has to fly back to London for the day flight.......
BeckyBoop - 20/02/2012 16:03 GMT
Easy only do a quiet and short treatments like manicure, pedicure or express facials avoiding body massages or have a station that can convert in to a normal seat or she can helpout as an extra crew member. Otherwise convert the whole of the upper deck on 747 in to a spa with treatment rooms and charge per treatment x
RichHI1 - 20/02/2012 16:06 GMT
Why not just stop by a beauty parlour when you land or do it in lounge like BA try to? Cannot see this one working.
If you try and charge all the posters will be on this threaad saying I am Gold, how dare they, everything must be free for me...
RichHI1 - 20/02/2012 16:17 GMT
I just put a modern movie on and fall asleep. There is something to be said for remakes with no acting and dialog just special effects zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
RichHI1 - 20/02/2012 18:27 GMT
Oh Please... do not start me on snoring........ As everyone knows I prefer AA to BA what I do not understnad is why BA FIrst passengers snore and break wind as Olympians. I have had to use ear plugs and drape blankets over my suite to cut out the noise of snorers and I have been disgusted byt the breaking of wind. Too much curry I suppose.
I am sorry (shows i am Englsih huh?) but I was brought up not to inconvenience others. People who cannot sleep without sounding like a subway train or breaking wind every thirty seconds should visit a medical professional before they fly again. It is abominabke how inconsiderate people can make others suffer.
BeckyBoop - 20/02/2012 19:53 GMT
funny :) x
seriously guys any thoughts, i think will really be better than club
xx
VintageKrug - 20/02/2012 19:54 GMT
Can I suggest "hemprods".
I think others have recent experience which I feel sure they'd be happy to share...
BeckyBoop - 21/02/2012 10:13 GMT
would eye candy be enough to switch? lol ;) xx
http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uks-most-attractive-airline-staff-revealed/
http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news-opinions/news/a/-/12965794/the-hostesses-with-the-mostess/
BeckyBoop - 29/02/2012 14:13 GMT
More exciting news, the new afternoon tea service sounds lush with the new stands. Shame its only on the dubai route. I wonder why BA have never though of using a classic 3 teir stand in F or J?
http://www.businesstraveller.com/middle-east/news/virgin-launches-new-upper-class-meal-service
VintageKrug - 29/02/2012 15:55 GMT
There was meant to be a 3-tier stand for the BA First Dorchester Afternoon Tea.
A CSD explained to me that it was stopped due to budget and space constraints.
Of course it's a lot more complex for BA to roll out what might at first seem something as simple as a plate stand, as it has five times the long haul aircraft.
Frankly, I think it's feeble that BA didn't manage this, and I hope Virgin's move will ensure they step up to the plate-stand, so to speak.
Henkel.Trocken - 29/02/2012 15:58 GMT
So, you might say that the Virgin cake stand will trump BA's FIrst Dorchester Afternoon Tea?
I've always thought BA first was more of a premium business offering. Fancy stopping cake stands due to 'budget and space constraints', what is the world coming to!
