Difference between Virgin Upper Class Flexible and Upper Class Lowest
Nov 29, 2008 | 10:24 pm
#1
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Difference between Virgin Upper Class Flexible and Upper Class Lowest
Hi there
I'm new here and I joined to ask this question:
I've never flown first class on Virgin Atlantic, and I'm wondering what the difference is between Upper Class Lowest and Upper Class Flexible
There is a huge difference in price, and if the main difference is just the limousine shuttle service and a flexible ticket, then I'd fly first class on the lower fare.
(I'd be interested in flying from SF to London Heathrow, if that makes a difference).
Do you still get first class seats, access to the clubhouse, and all other special things that come with first class?
Thank you much.
I'm new here and I joined to ask this question:
I've never flown first class on Virgin Atlantic, and I'm wondering what the difference is between Upper Class Lowest and Upper Class Flexible
There is a huge difference in price, and if the main difference is just the limousine shuttle service and a flexible ticket, then I'd fly first class on the lower fare.
(I'd be interested in flying from SF to London Heathrow, if that makes a difference).
Do you still get first class seats, access to the clubhouse, and all other special things that come with first class?
Thank you much.
Nov 30, 2008 | 1:40 am
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First of all Virgin's Upper class is not First Class, it is Business Class.
You are looking at the difference between a flexible J class fare with CDC and the ability to change dates without penalty, and a Z class with no CDC and very limited flexibility.
See V-Flyer fare codes page, for a full explanation.
If you are a leisure traveller with fixed dates, then IMHO there is no point paying the massive differential just for a CDC.
You still get Clubhouse and Revivals access and all the other UC 'extras'.
Nick
You are looking at the difference between a flexible J class fare with CDC and the ability to change dates without penalty, and a Z class with no CDC and very limited flexibility.
See V-Flyer fare codes page, for a full explanation.
If you are a leisure traveller with fixed dates, then IMHO there is no point paying the massive differential just for a CDC.
You still get Clubhouse and Revivals access and all the other UC 'extras'.
Nick
Nov 30, 2008 | 2:21 am
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Z tickets (typically "Upper Class Lowest", and one of the most popular types of Upper Class tickets) do NOT come with the car service.
Also, note - it's not a limo in the UK, it's a Volvo
Nov 30, 2008 | 4:16 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Yes, you only get the limo/volvo on the highest paid tickets (J and D ?). The drive-through check-in at LHR is great but not worth the extra thousands compared to a Z fare. (and you can still use the Upper Class wing at heathrow anyway - you just take the lift next to check-in)
The only other difference is you will earn more flying club miles now on a full-fare UC compared to a discounted fare. Otherwise I think everything is the same.
The only other difference is you will earn more flying club miles now on a full-fare UC compared to a discounted fare. Otherwise I think everything is the same.
Nov 30, 2008 | 8:34 pm
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Reconsider VS - the food, seat and service are way below par of a first rate carrier J class in relation to fare paid, in either discounted or full UC fare.
CJ
CJ
Nov 30, 2008 | 11:26 pm
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"Reconsider VS - the food, seat and service are way below par of a first rate carrier J class in relation to fare paid, in either discounted or full UC fare"
I just got off from LHR - EWR and I must say service, food and seat was great the thing's I didnt like was that the gate closes 30min prior to scheduled departure and that the club house was so far from the gate
I just got off from LHR - EWR and I must say service, food and seat was great the thing's I didnt like was that the gate closes 30min prior to scheduled departure and that the club house was so far from the gate
Dec 7, 2008 | 9:14 pm
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The ground services at JFK and LHR are oustanding , I would much rather
have some drinks and a pretty good meal before my flight and then sleep on the plane .
The seat recline is kind of limited unless you flip it over into flat bed mode.
The one thing that I did not like was the overhead reading lights, they have been disabled and you have to use the small seat light which does not provide enough lighting for me .