Originally Posted by
RichardInSF
Have you flown this service lately? What you said may have been true initially, but not now. Except for having food service in the lounge pre-flight, I don't think it's above standard flat-bed business class on other carriers at all. And forcing me to check a carryon that every other carrier to and from the UK allows more than nullified having food in the lounge.
Of course, opinions can (and do) differ!
Others might differ, but I'd agree with you. Aside from the private car thing (qualifying fares only) and LHR Clubhouse, VS UC is no more than a mid-ranking C class.