VX is superb.
Aug 27, 2008 | 4:16 am
#1
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VX is superb.
Just wanted to say that i tried out VX and it was absolutely superb. Massive seats in F, so much leg room, fantastic entertainment system with interactive maps, loads of movies, games, tv channels!! Also the crew are friendly, attentive, drinks full of ice in nice big glasses, fresh looking aircraft. And all for a 1 hour flight. What a domestic airline ^^^. if you haven't already then deffo give it a go.....all for a very reasonable price indeed.
Aug 27, 2008 | 5:26 am
#4
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I agree. I did SFO to JFK earlier in the year and the food was fantastic. I liked the way it was served as small samples for the deserts too.
I was hesitant about choosing VX due to lack of frequent flier scheme. Silly in hindsight as it's the product that matters, isn't it?
There were some problems with the IFE on my flight, but fortunately I wasn't too bothered as I needed to sleep after dinner.
There's definitely something to be learned from them - if only CE was that good. Obviously BA's fleet are a lot older.
And the best thing was I only paid about $350 for the ticket! (I think I got a cheap upgrade to F....)
I was hesitant about choosing VX due to lack of frequent flier scheme. Silly in hindsight as it's the product that matters, isn't it?
There were some problems with the IFE on my flight, but fortunately I wasn't too bothered as I needed to sleep after dinner.
There's definitely something to be learned from them - if only CE was that good. Obviously BA's fleet are a lot older.
And the best thing was I only paid about $350 for the ticket! (I think I got a cheap upgrade to F....)
Most of us on this side of the pond prefer drinks full of drink, hold the frozen diluent!!
Aug 27, 2008 | 7:09 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Scotland
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Am flying VX in October but only SFO-LAS so didn't bother with 1st, might see if any 1st seats free at check-in and upgrade for $50 each. Their service looks good and all the trip reports I've read about them are positive.
Aug 27, 2008 | 7:37 am
#7
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Very unlikely to be honest as there are only 8 F seats. try and get in while you can...definately worth it in my opinion.
Aug 27, 2008 | 12:05 pm
#9
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Moving this over to the Virgin America forum, where I trust the positive feedback will be very well received.
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Aug 27, 2008 | 1:16 pm
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Aug 27, 2008 | 2:44 pm
#11
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Aug 27, 2008 | 2:46 pm
#12
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Edit: Retraction. The latest post in the VX dark plane thread indicates that that particular plane is no longer on the SFO-LAS route.
Aug 27, 2008 | 3:34 pm
#13
Join Date: Sep 2003
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A coworker flew SFO-JFK on VX and was not impressed. Flight attendents did not come thru to pick up trash until the last 45 minutes, and she felt cramped.
IFE however was given a rave review.
I have yet to try VX, if I have some shorthauls in the west I might. It has been so well received, but I guess nothing is perfect.
IFE however was given a rave review.
I have yet to try VX, if I have some shorthauls in the west I might. It has been so well received, but I guess nothing is perfect.
Aug 27, 2008 | 4:12 pm
#14
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Miami, FL, USA
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More than that, there is no more "dark plane".
Aug 27, 2008 | 4:17 pm
#15
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
Posts: 213
Just wanted to say that i tried out VX and it was absolutely superb. Massive seats in F, so much leg room, fantastic entertainment system with interactive maps, loads of movies, games, tv channels!! Also the crew are friendly, attentive, drinks full of ice in nice big glasses, fresh looking aircraft. And all for a 1 hour flight. What a domestic airline ^^^. if you haven't already then deffo give it a go.....all for a very reasonable price indeed.