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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow: worth paying for??

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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow: worth paying for??

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow, originally uploaded by garybembridge. I got an email from Rachel that said: “I saw your photos and write up on the Virgin Clubhouse at Heathrow after Googling! It looks fab. We are going to NYC next month and I’m wondering whether it’s worth treating ourselves before we fly – Virgin are asking £60 each for access. We fly from Terminal 3, is that where it is? And is everything (food, drink, massage, haircut(!) e…

BA AND BAA STILL HANDLING HEATHROW T5 ISSUES BADLY: My experience when the baggage system breaks

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BA AND BAA STILL HANDLING HEATHROW T5 ISSUES BADLY: My experience when the baggage system breaks

…et the fiasco that was the opening of British Airways Terminal 5 at London Heathrow. The baggage system went into meltdown and hundreds of flights were cancelled. At the time BA came under pressure for their poor and sloppy ability to inform and keep passenger briefed. Today I experienced how poor they are at this. I was flying from Terminal 5 to Beijing. I had checked in online and all I had to do was drop my suitcase off. And there the drama and…

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Qatar Airways Business One Review

…Tasting a bit sweet like a Kir Royal cocktail. Qatar Airways Lounge London Heathrow Terminal Four Sushi Qatar Airways Lounge London Heathrow Terminal Four Desserts Close to departure one of the lounge hosts called and shown us to the plane which was near by. This is where you start to feel like you are travelling on a private jet as the service is so personal – and you are not being hassled and herded on to the plane. On-board The plane has just 4…

Podcast: Airport Security

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Podcast: Airport Security

…m, but we actually left my place at 07:45. I am only about 20 minutes from Heathrow. In addition to the pick-up, at Heathrow Virgin also have a drive through check-in for Upper Class passengers where they come and meet you and take your bags and give you your tickets! They have just move the drive-thru check in and now you get out there and walk to an elevator that takes you to near-by the fast track security check that business class passengers c…

Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways. Why I prefer BA!!

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Virgin Atlantic versus British Airways. Why I prefer BA!!

…ique and undoubtedly innovative elements like the amazing lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3. To see my photos, a video and commentary of the stunning Virgin Atlantic Heathrow lounge: click here. Virgin also were the first to introduce the “herringbone” layout for their Upper Class (what they call their business class), where all seats have aisle access and clever flat beds as the whole seat flips over to create a completely flat surface. They a…

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Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Review. Still Special?

…This is it. Airlines are struggling. This is especially true on the London Heathrow – New York route which has been getting even more competitive over the last few years, as the old arrangement of only allowing 2 UK and 2 USA airlines to work the route was scrapped. The rapid increase in the cost of fuel, and the global downturn, added to the pressure on airlines. Fares seem to be on sale and offers more often than ever before, and it is well know…

Airlines / transportation / Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Seats and Cabin. Luxury Airline Experience

…The crew are informal and chatty. Also read: Virgin Upper Class Lounge at Heathrow: The Best Airport Lounge in the World. Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Cabin and Seats Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Virgin Atlantic Lounge Terminal 3 Heathrow Do you have any thoughts, tips of comments? Leave a comment on the blog. Where you will also find details of how to subscribe for email updates, follow me on Twitter and Facebook, or subscribe for the free podcast…

Taiwan Part 1: on my way

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Taiwan Part 1: on my way

…ery likely that I will be on that flight but the next one! The flight from Heathrow to Hong Kong is about 12 hours. I like long flights, but probably as I am very spolit as this is a business trip and I am going First Class I get to get pampered, stretch out in a seat that goes flat and horizontal – and wear this “chinese inspired” pyjama things they give you complete with little slippers. I flew on Cathy Pacific last year from London to Hong Kong…

When travelling from London to Paris, which is better: Eurostar Train or Flying?

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When travelling from London to Paris, which is better: Eurostar Train or Flying?

…re and arrival of the train. There is no unpredictable commute to and from Heathrow and CDG Paris. These can takes ages to get to and from at commuting times. You depart/ arrive from St Pancras Station (next to Kings Cross) in North Central London, and on the Paris side it is Gard du Nord, which is also Central. The travel time to Paris airports can take at least an hour, but usually more, and same with London airports. Traffic is very unpredictab…

Flying, the train and Terminal 5

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Flying, the train and Terminal 5

…or and against: click here. I went through the new BA Terminal 5 at London Heathrow. It worked smoothly and efficiently with fast check-in (well bag drop as I had checked in online). The terminal is working well below capacity though as the long haul flight move has been delayed due to the problems on opening. It is a big bright terminal with a billion shops. The British Airways First Class Lounge is huge and impressive. Though it is slightly stra…