Good tips! If you are flying Upper Class into Heathrow, be sure to take advantage of the Revivals lounge in Terminal 3. It serves breakfast and has shower rooms. If your clothes for the day need ironing, they will be happy to help.
Good point! I always forget about the Revivals Lounge because I tend to head straight home across London. But it is really good, if you’ve got further to travel.
Great tips, but you missed the most important (which I didn't even realise existed until a few flights in). At Heathrow, there is a seperate Revive lounge for Upper Class inbound morning flights with lovely individual bathrooms and a free breakfast cooked to order. Now I never have breakfast on the plane, I sleep as long as possible, get up an hour before landing, then head to Revive, shower, put on some clean clothes, big breakfast and I'm good to go!
Definitely a great tip. However, it closes in the early afternoon (I think around 13:30, so if your flight arrives after noon, then by the time you are through customs, you may not have time to use the Revive lounge.) We normally get to LHR in the mid morning from SFO, so the Revive lounge is great to take a shower and have a leisurely breakfast/lunch. We call our car (we use Simply Airports) to tell them when to have their driver meet us at the Revival Lounge, it is very near the lifts, upstairs from the main floor. The driver takes our suitcases and leads us to the car for our trip into London. Our hotel normally opens at 14:00 so we get there in time for our room.
@@larrytoy4235 Yes indeed, it's a breakfast/brunch venue only - I have a feeling it closes at 12:30. I guess most VA transatlantic flights are overnight.
Love the content on this channel, thanks for keeping it going. Clubhouse at LHR has got to be one of THE best business lounges in the World and couldn't agree more about the staff / crew. Everyone you interact with at Virgin is first class - ground crew, call centre and FA's. I don't know how they do it but everyone is so invested in the brand, it really shows. I'm sure there's a 'behind the scenes' documentary out there that gives you more insight.
Brilliant video. 17 years since I flew UC in the old suites. Got the Retreat Suite booked (after I saw your video and shared with a few mates). Your videos are always informative and balanced
Thanks for the great tips, flying in the retreat seat next month on the A330-900 Neo and looking forward to the extra space and screen size, we booked both suite seat so will pop the middle privacy screen down.
From your new subscriber, Thanks! Your channel is the best of it's kind so far, especially regarding Virgin Atlantic. Every one of those tips is appreciated. I'm returning to the US from LHR in the A330-300 A row upper class, hopefully there'll be no equipment switch. I like the configuration.
Thank you so much for the tips. My husband and I will be going to South Africa from JFK via Heathrow in Upper Class. I particularly appreciated the menu selection. I just subscribed.
Would agree totally with your Top Ten Tips 👍. For me, both the LHR Clubhouse and the on-board crew are the standouts. Such a shame the on-board catering often lets the overall experience down.
I flew in the Retreat Suite a couple of years ago. My only issue was the proximity to the front galley and the lack of the curtains always being closed so that light shone straight down on you when you were trying to sleep. You can see the review here: ua-cam.com/video/ZNyETKM-I5Y/v-deo.html
Love this video. You missed a couple of things though. You can actually see the planned aircraft before you book on both the Virgin Atlantic website and the app by clicking the flight details. They no longer show you the seat map on the website, but you can see it on the app and it will also show you the available seats. You can also take an extra bag with both Silver and Gold membership tiers. Keep up the good work and enjoy your travels. ✈️
As much as I love the clubhouse at Heathrow. I'm looking forward to flying from Manchester the a350 they are using has a booth and not the full lounge. With only 16 upper class seats is going to be a different experience than the 787s.
The main issue there is if you get an aircraft with a lower cabin capacity, however all the seats are good! Flown in them all and actually the 787/A333 seats are best!
Let me know what you think of the video and the tips. What tips do you have?
And please do subscribe for future reviews.
Good tips! If you are flying Upper Class into Heathrow, be sure to take advantage of the Revivals lounge in Terminal 3. It serves breakfast and has shower rooms. If your clothes for the day need ironing, they will be happy to help.
Good point! I always forget about the Revivals Lounge because I tend to head straight home across London. But it is really good, if you’ve got further to travel.
Great tips, but you missed the most important (which I didn't even realise existed until a few flights in). At Heathrow, there is a seperate Revive lounge for Upper Class inbound morning flights with lovely individual bathrooms and a free breakfast cooked to order. Now I never have breakfast on the plane, I sleep as long as possible, get up an hour before landing, then head to Revive, shower, put on some clean clothes, big breakfast and I'm good to go!
Definitely a great tip. However, it closes in the early afternoon (I think around 13:30, so if your flight arrives after noon, then by the time you are through customs, you may not have time to use the Revive lounge.) We normally get to LHR in the mid morning from SFO, so the Revive lounge is great to take a shower and have a leisurely breakfast/lunch. We call our car (we use Simply Airports) to tell them when to have their driver meet us at the Revival Lounge, it is very near the lifts, upstairs from the main floor. The driver takes our suitcases and leads us to the car for our trip into London. Our hotel normally opens at 14:00 so we get there in time for our room.
@@larrytoy4235 Yes indeed, it's a breakfast/brunch venue only - I have a feeling it closes at 12:30. I guess most VA transatlantic flights are overnight.
It’s a nicely kept secret…. I really enjoyed the Revive lounge- very helpful to have a shower and breakfast in a calm and quiet space.
Love the content on this channel, thanks for keeping it going. Clubhouse at LHR has got to be one of THE best business lounges in the World and couldn't agree more about the staff / crew. Everyone you interact with at Virgin is first class - ground crew, call centre and FA's. I don't know how they do it but everyone is so invested in the brand, it really shows. I'm sure there's a 'behind the scenes' documentary out there that gives you more insight.
Brilliant video. 17 years since I flew UC in the old suites. Got the Retreat Suite booked (after I saw your video and shared with a few mates). Your videos are always informative and balanced
Thank you 🙏 Have fun in the Retreat Suite. If you are travelling in a group, up to 4 can comfortable dine together if you have both suites.
@@DoorsToAuto We do have both suites. Kids wanted to come (16 and 18) but i said I was only paying for premium, so they won't be joining us!
I’ve flown VA many times, but this was super enlightening! I will definitely use some of these tips! Thanks!
Thanks for the great tips, flying in the retreat seat next month on the A330-900 Neo and looking forward to the extra space and screen size, we booked both suite seat so will pop the middle privacy screen down.
From your new subscriber, Thanks! Your channel is the best of it's kind so far, especially regarding Virgin Atlantic. Every one of those tips is appreciated. I'm returning to the US from LHR in the A330-300 A row upper class, hopefully there'll be no equipment switch. I like the configuration.
Thank you so much - It’s really appreciated. Enjoy your flight ✈️😎
Thank you so much for the tips. My husband and I will be going to South Africa from JFK via Heathrow in Upper Class. I particularly appreciated the menu selection. I just subscribed.
Would agree totally with your Top Ten Tips 👍. For me, both the LHR Clubhouse and the on-board crew are the standouts.
Such a shame the on-board catering often lets the overall experience down.
Thank you 🙏 I agree that catering has become the Achilles’ heel for VS. And to a slightly lesser extent, wine 🍷
The A330-900 is lovely in upper “ 1d and G looked lovely I was in row 2 G .
I flew in the Retreat Suite a couple of years ago. My only issue was the proximity to the front galley and the lack of the curtains always being closed so that light shone straight down on you when you were trying to sleep.
You can see the review here: ua-cam.com/video/ZNyETKM-I5Y/v-deo.html
@@DoorsToAuto yes i can imagine a bit clangy and clashy with the plates “ and what with galley FM with the crew . “
Nice video. Now all I’ll be able to think of when I see your content is of you nightclubbing til the early hours with the Virgin Cabin Crew 😂
Love this video. You missed a couple of things though. You can actually see the planned aircraft before you book on both the Virgin Atlantic website and the app by clicking the flight details. They no longer show you the seat map on the website, but you can see it on the app and it will also show you the available seats. You can also take an extra bag with both Silver and Gold membership tiers. Keep up the good work and enjoy your travels. ✈️
So nice to your face for once; as in usually you don't sit and talk directly to the viewers. Thanks for the tips!
As much as I love the clubhouse at Heathrow. I'm looking forward to flying from Manchester the a350 they are using has a booth and not the full lounge. With only 16 upper class seats is going to be a different experience than the 787s.
Don't trust what they say you will be flying on. They can change aircraft at any time
The main issue there is if you get an aircraft with a lower cabin capacity, however all the seats are good! Flown in them all and actually the 787/A333 seats are best!
I always fly Virgin Atlantic in upper class seat 1A because I fly to USA my second flight will be with Delta to Cincinnati
I am flying Upper Class returning to LHR from ATL. Which clubhouse can I use in the international terminal (F) in Atlanta?
I believe it’s the Delta Sky Club. Sadly not as good as a Virgin Clubhouse ☹️