Post your 6-hour upgrade to F hits/misses here
Feb 2, 2010, 9:42 pm
#47
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: Premier, Marriott Gold, Alamo Race Car tester
Posts: 66
I upgraded to Main Select from SFO to IAD.. well worth the $100.... I did First from IAD to SFO.. not worth it. The only thing different is the seat and maybe the meal..... it did not "knock my socks" off first class. I'll stick with the MS seats....
Feb 6, 2010, 8:09 pm
#48
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1
I upgraded from Economy to first for a LAX-JFK for a FEB 4th flight 24 hrs prior. It was my first time flying Virgin so I thought I'd splurge. I was excited. Loved the red carpet layout when you come to the check in counter. I was escorted to security and breezed right thru in a special line. Boarded early; everything seemed great.
Review:
I thought the food was really mediocre in 1st. It all sounded interesting but was fairly bland. Stewardesses were terrific, the seat was comfortable, but you couldn't feel the massage. Played w/ the media player and saw that no one is in the chat rooms.
I recently flew business class on American for the same route and have flown in 1st on United. Virgin in my mind isn't as good. On American, they handed out Bose headphones w/ your media kit and the food was much better. I thought the food on United was better too. I didn't drink much on the plane as I was working, but I wasn't overly impressed with the wine selection.
I don't think I'll upgrade to 1st again. I would definitely try MCS seats though.
Review:
I thought the food was really mediocre in 1st. It all sounded interesting but was fairly bland. Stewardesses were terrific, the seat was comfortable, but you couldn't feel the massage. Played w/ the media player and saw that no one is in the chat rooms.
I recently flew business class on American for the same route and have flown in 1st on United. Virgin in my mind isn't as good. On American, they handed out Bose headphones w/ your media kit and the food was much better. I thought the food on United was better too. I didn't drink much on the plane as I was working, but I wasn't overly impressed with the wine selection.
I don't think I'll upgrade to 1st again. I would definitely try MCS seats though.
Feb 11, 2010, 8:39 am
#50
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: DL DM, HH Gold, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 89
SNA - SFO
Upgraded from MC to F on SNA - SFO run (3 pax). First flight out, so the benefit of shorter security line will help in SNA. Looking forward to trying the seats, though such a short flight. Great deal considering baggage fee waived and free drink 
Feb 12, 2010, 9:45 am
#51
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,391
Miss at checkin for 780 SEA-LAX- both F and MCS were sold out. My BP says SEQ001- meaning I was the first to check in.
Pretty impressive that VX is selling their premium products on a 2.5 hour flight- though it's a busy day for flying to LA (almost all flights are sold out).
Pretty impressive that VX is selling their premium products on a 2.5 hour flight- though it's a busy day for flying to LA (almost all flights are sold out).
Feb 12, 2010, 9:47 am
#52
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Posts: 4,049
Miss at checkin for 780 SEA-LAX- both F and MCS were sold out. My BP says SEQ001- meaning I was the first to check in.
Pretty impressive that VX is selling their premium products on a 2.5 hour flight- though it's a busy day for flying to LA (almost all flights are sold out).
Pretty impressive that VX is selling their premium products on a 2.5 hour flight- though it's a busy day for flying to LA (almost all flights are sold out).
Feb 13, 2010, 12:47 pm
#53
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,391
Someone cancelled at the gate, so I snagged that F seat (change my miss to a hit). Fruit, muffin, breakfast tapas were all good, as were the mimosas.
Mar 4, 2010, 4:14 pm
#59
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: VX, UA 2P
Posts: 968
Miss: VX755 - SEA-SFO
The strange thing is that I can access the SFO-LAX leg of this itinerary (departs 17:35). It lets me change seats, but throws an error when processing my credit card payment
Phoned reservations and they told me to try at 17:35
The strange thing is that I can access the SFO-LAX leg of this itinerary (departs 17:35). It lets me change seats, but throws an error when processing my credit card payment
Phoned reservations and they told me to try at 17:35
Mar 4, 2010, 7:04 pm
#60
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: VX, UA 2P
Posts: 968
Got the last MC->MCS on the SFO-LAX leg. I have a checked bag (connecting onto VA), so it is worthwhile.
Had to call reservations as the website still wouldn't accept my Australian credit card... missed out on the window seat while waiting on hold for reservations (10-15 mins) and for them to read their script about what MCS provides.
I hope reservations and the website are the only things to go downhill since I last flew VX - it's been a while.
Had to call reservations as the website still wouldn't accept my Australian credit card... missed out on the window seat while waiting on hold for reservations (10-15 mins) and for them to read their script about what MCS provides.
I hope reservations and the website are the only things to go downhill since I last flew VX - it's been a while.