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Old Apr 6, 2008, 2:27 am
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Originally Posted by restlessinRNO
Perhaps you could clarify for me, does SQ F allow you access to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse? I'm confused because VS is not *A.
VS is not *A but it is 49% owned by SQ.
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 2:46 am
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Great trip report MCS.^

Slightly OT, but what did this cost you in BD miles/cash/taxes?

I'm guessing 80,000 miles + £540, but how much in taxes?
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 3:45 am
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Good to see someone else trying first for the first time, is this what Flyertalk is doing to us?
I'm really enjoying your report, another first timers insight, have a great remainder of your trip !!

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Old Apr 6, 2008, 4:28 am
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Wait, VS Club in LHR has a swimming pool???!!! Now, that's one innovative thing for a lounge. Practicality is a completely different issue.

I so dearly miss SQ F. I am having routing issues to get on SIN-LHR-SIN on SQ (award seats for 744 F is available) as part of Asia to South America F award - making me to choose LH all the way instead of a combination of SQ and LH/LX. Very sad.
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 6:41 am
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Originally Posted by restlessinRNO
Great trip report!

Perhaps you could clarify for me, does SQ F allow you access to the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse? I'm confused because VS is not *A.
Yes, I believe they have some sort of arrangement, as a couple of years ago I had the 'pleasure' of flying SQ F JFK-FRA-SIN and was able to use the wonderful VS Club in JFK-- While in FRA we were not allowed access to the LH F, but merely the UA F, which was bland in comparision.
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 6:52 am
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Great trip report MCS.^

Slightly OT, but what did this cost you in BD miles/cash/taxes?

I'm guessing 80,000 miles + £540, but how much in taxes?
Yes indeed, standard z1-z7 redemption. 80k + £540 + about £250 in taxes (ish).

Thanks for all the nice comments guys... will be writing the next sector this afternoon/evening...
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 6:54 am
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Originally Posted by brahms77
Wait, VS Club in LHR has a swimming pool???!!! Now, that's one innovative thing for a lounge. Practicality is a completely different issue.
Yes indeed the clubhouse has a small swimming/plunge pool. Just to add, they do have one of those high speed swimming trunks/costume dryers that means you can dry your kit in a matter of seconds before leaving the clubhouse ^
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 7:19 am
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 7:34 am
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Great stuff MCS? and I thoroughly endorse the opinion quoted above ^
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 7:37 am
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What - you get all the way to Singapore and dont come the extra 8 hours to visit me???? I'm offended! j/k am enjoying this....
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 7:49 am
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Great report so far MCS. The club house sounds amazing. I am looking forward to the rest of the trip.

Cheers,

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Old Apr 6, 2008, 7:54 am
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Wow! Good report! Makes me want to try my first first and clubhouse trip too!
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 8:08 am
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Great report, I am lookling forward for the rest of the reports.
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 8:58 am
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Wonderful report.
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Old Apr 6, 2008, 9:52 am
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Glad to know that SQ delivers.
Can't wait for the continution of the report.
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