Heathrow - Edinburgh, 2 May, Virgin Atlantic
 

So a brief report this time.

Heathrow Terminal 1 surprised me - it really isn't at all bad. I was pleasantly surprised by the speed of getting through security and the general spacious feel of the terminal.

I went to the Servisair Lounge but to be honest, apart from some bacon butties it wasn't worth a visit.

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And the gate that Virgin departs from has really great views and a Costa coffee, and you'll get better value from your money there than paying Servisair.

As the weather was amazing I got the chance to take some planespottery tickets before departure.

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The aircraft was Tartan Lassie and I immediately noticed that the legroom was much diminished compared to Queen of the Cobbles. But the flight was quick and it wasn't too bad really.

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The staff were really friendly and happy and you would not have guessed for a moment they had only been working for Virgin for a month!

Boarding was quick and the faux business class 'trick' worked as the middle seat was empty.

I'd have said that the flight looked about 65% - 70% full and we left a wonderfully sunny Heathrow behind...

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Before long we were flying over London

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In flight service consisted of a drink (tea, coffee or alcoholic) and a cookie, with Love Hearts just before landing.

I hope this works for Virgin, this was my second Little Red flight after the inaugural Manchester - Heathrow one, the staff have been standout great.