LOL Your not alone Boo, i have the same thing with my other half, he would wear his nike jogging bottoms (those of the 'shell' variety no less!) and trainers to the lounge if he could. I choose to dress smart so he tends to mirror it and opts for black jeans, shirt and shoes.
I do agree that if you have paid for an UC ticket then you can dress how you like, its just my personal preference to dress a little smarter. If you are in UC you get the sleepsuit anyway so you can always change into that.
I have paid for lounge access and will continue to do so when i can. I see nothing wrong with it if it serves to pump up numbers and keep the Clubhouse going. Id rather see paying Y pax in there than have some cost cutting or other money saving measures put in place.
quote:Originally posted by HighFlyer
I do agree that if you have paid for an UC ticket then you can dress how you like, its just my personal preference to dress a little smarter. If you are in UC you get the sleepsuit anyway so you can always change into that.
Yup, agree with you totally - I like to feel like I "fit in" and not stick out like a saw thumb (that's why I go "business casual" - not too smart, not too casual).
Sleepsuits/PJs are great for long flights: makes me more comfortable (especially cos I tend to nap for quite a bit of the flight) and saves my clothes looking like "I have slept in them" by the time I get to the other end...
Fingers crossed for Hubby and slacks in two weeks time - he looks so much nicer in them anyway...
Boo
I usually fly in jeans, a smart casual shirt and timberlands, never had any probs with Clubhouses or any other lounge.
Interesting to read from the girls that they prefer their men in slacks, my wife has the same absurd preference
Fly in what you are most comfortable in, it will help you relax on board, especially important if its a long flight
Interesting to read from the girls that they prefer their men in slacks, my wife has the same absurd preference
Fly in what you are most comfortable in, it will help you relax on board, especially important if its a long flight
Still on the Clubhouse theme but on another slant, last nights Evening Standard had an ad for G Manager VA Clubhouse and stated that "VA is seeking a highly motivated General Manager for a unique, new Food and Beverage concept" etc.
Anyone know what this new concept is[?]
Anyone know what this new concept is[?]
quote:Originally posted by SRQ
Still on the Clubhouse theme but on another slant, last nights Evening Standard had an ad for G Manager VA Clubhouse and stated that "VA is seeking a highly motivated General Manager for a unique, new Food and Beverage concept" etc.
Anyone know what this new concept is[?]
We know there are plans to extend and enlarge the LHR Clubhouse, RM has even seen the plans! This may be a clue to what they propose
quote:Originally posted by Bazz
I usually fly in jeans, a smart casual shirt and timberlands, never had any probs with Clubhouses or any other lounge.
I fly in a T and jeans
Except when im doing a red eye and woking the next day..
I then wear black trousers a T and a shirt
I remove the shirt after take off
Change back into it before landing (removing T)
Of course this is only for LGW arrivals otherwise it doesnt matter as I can shower/change in the revivals lounge..
It would be great ig LGW had an arrivals lounge too..
No comment on the plans for the LHR CLubhouse - except that you should be prepared to be amazed - £15m is a substantial investment and will firmly catapult LHR back to the top of the pile as the Flagship Clubhouse.
As to attire for the Clubhouse, depends what mood I am in, but I will never roll inm there in a full suit. Shorts & T-Shirt, Jeans, Trousers - doesn't matter!
Thanks,
Richard
As to attire for the Clubhouse, depends what mood I am in, but I will never roll inm there in a full suit. Shorts & T-Shirt, Jeans, Trousers - doesn't matter!
Thanks,
Richard
Think this is all a bit funny really. I will be in LHR CLubhouse later this month with my family. Not only will we wear what we want, but my two boys will be enjoying all the facilities to the full. My older son has a form of autism that means he can be quite noisy though he is very well behaved. Sorry if some of you will find it difficult to cope with my son's disability but we generally find that all Virgin staff and most customers are very responsive to his needs and let him do his own thing. We can't all be perfect. Please don't think I am apologising for him because I'm not.
The Clubhouse is a place for all people to enjoy in their own way before they fly and I am sure that some of the opinions offered in the above posts are not in the vein of what Virgin is about.
The Clubhouse is a place for all people to enjoy in their own way before they fly and I am sure that some of the opinions offered in the above posts are not in the vein of what Virgin is about.
quote:Originally posted by rjd2709
The Clubhouse is a place for all people to enjoy in their own way before they fly and I am sure that some of the opinions offered in the above posts are not in the vein of what Virgin is about.
The great thing about the Clubhouse IS that you have the freedom to do what you like when you like!! I think the above posts we're merely expressing what people feel comfortable wearing.. I'm a jeans and T man myself! Seriously though I'd never heard of anyone being refused admission based on dress..
I personally like to get a haircut/shower eat some breakfast before the flight I know others like to watch TV/play games
I'm sure you'll all have a great time when you fly next!
It's hard not to have fun in the clubhouse
and I'd like to think that most of us clubers and VS staff are nice to everyone reghardless of background income disability etc..
at the end of the day we're all there for the same reason relax, and have fun with Virgin.
I guess it is a little funny, but then the worlds gone a little crazy hasn't it?
These days you can get a so-called "A-list" celeb in torn (designer) jeans with their arse hanging out [:I] and that is perfectly acceptable almost anywhere, begs the question, where have standards gone?
These days you can get a so-called "A-list" celeb in torn (designer) jeans with their arse hanging out [:I] and that is perfectly acceptable almost anywhere, begs the question, where have standards gone?
See my arse doesn't hang put so does that make me a B-list celebrity?
Or am I confined to the V-list....
Thanks,
Richard
Or am I confined to the V-list....
Thanks,
Richard
quote:Originally posted by ryanpa
I seem to think Amex black (Centurion) card holders can still use the UC Clubhouse but at £650/year it's not value for money and I'm going back to Platinum!!
Yes UK issued Centurion cards fo get access to the portfolio of Virgin Atlantic CLubhouses around the world. One black coloured card admits one person, no guests. A UK account can have one supplementary card in black for another person, so they would be able to access the Clubhouses too.
In regards to value - if you are saying £650/year just to use the VS Clubhouses then probably not worth it unless you really chew thru food, drink and V.Touch treatments. In the grand scheme of things with all the other benefits then £650 is not an issue. Centurion is not for everyone, AmEx actually state this on the sole page on the website that exists for Centurion:
http://home3.americanexpress.com/uk/Per ... onInfo.asp
'The American Express Centurion¨ Card is renowned as the most prestigious, exclusive and respected Card in the world.
The Centurion Card is not for everyone. Cardmembership is reserved for existing American Express Cardmembers who have shown the highest level of commitment.Access to the Centurion "Club" is for a chosen few and is by invitation only.
Distinct. Superior. The Ultimate. The Centurion Card.'
Over on FT, I have several times broken down the value proposition of a UK Centurion Account. It all depends on the person and usage of the account in terms of supps, lifestyle, freq of travel etc.
Thanks,
Richard
As Richard reiterated, Centurion is not for everyone. I am very pleased with the product, the travel insurance, the hire car insurance, the VAA Clubhouse access, Priority Pass membership, these items alone justify the fee in my case. It is all a matter of lifestyle, and if you travel a reasonable amount the card and the benefits it provides are well worth the cost of membership.
Let me give an example:
In October my wife and I are flying to NYC (VS of course)for two nights to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Through Centurion travel I have been able to reserve a suite in the Mandarin Oriental for two nights including lunch for two on one day and breakfast for two on both days. Also included are an amenity and a welcoming gift.
Now the important bit:
The suite alone costs USD 1600 per night (rack rate), thats without any extras! So we have $3200 + value. This is costing me $893 making a saving of $2307 and on todays exchange rate that represents a saving of around GBP 1850 or twice the annual fee saved in one transaction.
Value for money? I think so! [^]
Let me give an example:
In October my wife and I are flying to NYC (VS of course
)for two nights to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Through Centurion travel I have been able to reserve a suite in the Mandarin Oriental for two nights including lunch for two on one day and breakfast for two on both days. Also included are an amenity and a welcoming gift.Now the important bit:
The suite alone costs USD 1600 per night (rack rate), thats without any extras! So we have $3200 + value. This is costing me $893 making a saving of $2307 and on todays exchange rate that represents a saving of around GBP 1850 or twice the annual fee saved in one transaction.
Value for money? I think so! [^]
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