Hello all,

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I have just booked a trip in UC flying on VS200 to Sydney in November and I was looking to get some advice.

This is a real treat for me and call me a sadist if you like but I love the whole experience of long haul flying therefore I really want to know how to maximise my enjoyment of the Clubhouse in LHR and the flight in general. I believe you can no longer pre-book treatments, so I presume it’s worth getting in early to ensure I can have a shave! Is there anything else I should be looking out for?

During the stop at HKG are passengers allowed to disembark and make use of the lounge there? Grab a shower etc?

Also I have booked seat 3a – Is this a good choice?

Coming back the return legs are split between Cathay and Virgin, so I am picking up VS201 back from HKG – Is there anything I should look out for in the airport here? Again I have gone for 3a, any thoughts on that?

It has been a good ten years since I have used a business class product (American) and from what I have heard and read the game has moved on a bit since then!

Any pointers would be very gratefully received!

Many thanks,

Ben