This is a Trip Report from the Upper Class cabin
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Went to clubhouse and ordered the burger (as did most people in there) although I see it's not on the menu anymore but is one of the daily 'specials'. I guess it's a special because they run out a lot of the times?
Never really sure whether or not to tip in the clubhouse, especially as it's America (some do, some don't). Service was great, had plenty of time for a shower too, caught up on my emails and even had time for more food. Boarding was announced at 21.45 and we headed to security, as this CH is landside...
To our surprise, there was not the usual scrum to get through security. We were not allowed in the priority lane as they seemed to be rushing EL AL Pax through this lane but there were no queues so it didn't matter. Nearly forgot to pick up my duty free (too much wine in CH!)but remembered at the last minute. Usual shoe and belt carnival but I told them I had trainers not shoes and that was OK.
Boarded and took our seats 3&4K which we like. FSM handed out Carlos and amenity kit and I went and got changed into my Sleepsuit before take off knowing that after departure there would be the usual queues for the loo!
On the A343 the Bzone is snooze zone but I dont like it in there and was quite happy where I was. Plus, I dont sleep very well on the overnights back to Londonbecause its always too hot! I can always manage a couple of hours sleep on the way out though, which is odd.
This was my first experience of GNF. We didnt want to be on the VS10 but it had the cheapest Z fares when we booked. After take off I could see the pax on the left had side of the plane having their food orders taken and it wasnt until 45 minutes after takeoff that we had our drinks order taken. I opted for the snack and snooze option but didnt get the salad until 1.5hours after takeoff. We had been to the bar at this point to get our own drinks as we had got bored waiting and watching those on the left finish their dinner before we had even had a glass of water, infact, our friends sat in W were eating their meal before us.
Skymap not working again (not just my seat but the entire plane) and the FSM said it had been logged on the O/B flight. Didnt watch any films and decided to try and get some rest.
A zone was 2/3rds full and the bar was bust until I went to sleep. Think I managed an hours sleep when I was woken 1.5 hours from landing with my breakfast order.
I liked the food and had quite a lot to eat as wasnt going to revivals as our friends in W cant come in the lounge and I thought it wasnt fair to make them wait outside.
Had the impression that we did not have a dedicated member of crew looking after 4 seats as different people continually served us, where as on the O/B sector one crew member looked after us all the way. Still not sure about the GNF as it didnt seem any quicker to me and I was more surprised to be woken 1.5 hours before landing. Im sure it was less than that on my last flight?
Landed on time (or a bit early, not sure) and bags were on conveyor when we reached the baggage hall. Made us very happy after the internal flight the day before.
Home around 2pm and a couple of hours sleep helped me get through the rest of the day..and surprisingly no jet lag!! Last time I did the VS10 I felt awful for 2 days after.
Although I am quite critical it was a fantastic flight when compared to other airlines.
