PE Virgin

Sorry, a daft few questions from an over-excited PE virgin here!

1. My sister and I are making our PE debut in November. We're going to Orlando for a 2 week holiday and I was wondering if there is a dress code for PE? I don't want to turn up in sweat pants and shirt if I should have smart togs on.

2. We booked the holiday through Virgin Holidays and paid for an upgrade at the time of booking. Will this qualify me for points on my new "red" flyer card??

3. Do PE seats mean we go upstairs?

You can probably tell that I've never upgraded before. My questions sound so dorky - but I genuinely don't know.

Sis seems to think if PE isn't that busy they'll bump us up to UC. Don't think that's going to happen - but I can dream! (Incidentally, has this ever happened to twosomes? I can understand VS upgrading ONE person, but I'm a bit dubious about two. However, if it's offered I'd willingly accept!!)

Thanks for your help.

You can wear what ever you want when travelling in any class on any airline, you paid your money.

If your staff on a standby ticket then there is a dress code but this will not apply to you.

PE is upstairs on LGW flights, however sometimes ROW 11 and 12 are used if flight is full. ROw 11 and 12 are upper class seats but you get a PE service, personally although the seat is bigger you cant beat the PE service on the Upper deck.

Upgrades only happen if the flight is full for eg Y pax go to PE and and PE pax are moved to Upper class.

Flying Club gold and silver members are normally upgraded first of all!

You will NOT get upgraded if UC is empty likewise you will not get upgraded if PE is empty from a company point of view there is no need to.

Despite what people say you will not get upgraded if its your birthday, honeymoon, or first ever flight.

Hope this helps.

DOnt forget to call VS res to pre book your seats.

[mitchja]

Hello kcameron and Welcome

Just to add to what Declan has already said....

You will earn full PE FC milages and tier points (that's 6504 miles and 3 tier points for each direction) - just make sure your you call VH and get them to add your FC number to the booking if not already done.

All VH bookings flying on VS earn the full FC milage. See this page for more info. As you have booked a PE seat with VH you will be on a H fare.

Enjoy.......

Regards

From my experience when you call VH to add your FC numbers to your booking, you might have to be a little bit insistent with them, as they seem reluctant to do it and ask you call VA direct, who tell you to call VH

Kcameron

Live life to the full and always hope but dont expect. Our family went to Antigua last october in PE and all six of us got upped to UC, and we were on miles + money tickets. And.............on the way back PE to UC but only four of us! mother in law not happy!!!! he he ha ha

quote:....always hope but dont expect....

Stephen, I think in those five words you have summed up the correct approach to upgrades perfectly, perhaps it could be added as a heading in the upgrade guide?

Vslf

Glad you liked it, not bad for me who took three attemps to get english lang at O level.

Stephen - that was classy! I only wish it had happened to my EX mother in law. Though, as she normally flies everywhere by broomstick .....

I'll hope for UC seats, wish for one and pray for them too, but if I get directed to my PE seat, given free champagne and can have a decent stretch out in my chair without dear sister moaning that she's cramped (she's 5ft 11 and says the Economy seats are just a bit too tight) I'll be the happiest bunny in Florida!

kcameron

PE is in fact fab and had i never been uped to UC then i would be happy to fly PE forever. But those cunning people from virgin cunning ville knew my weakness and showed me UC:D hooked forever and need UC anonymous (maybe we should start a club)

Gosh! i've just noticed two gold stars:)oh yes 50 posts cleaver me!

[Decker]

quote:Originally posted by stephen
Gosh! i've just noticed two gold stars:)oh yes 50 posts cleaver me!

Careful with that axe Eugene...

quote:Originally posted by Decker

quote:Originally posted by stephen
Gosh! i've just noticed two gold stars:)oh yes 50 posts cleaver me!

Careful with that axe Eugene...

Perhaps he's one of several species of furry animals gathered together in a cave and grooving with a pict;)

[Decker]

Regretfully the only version I've heard is Half Man Half Biscuit's referential "Careful with that spliff Eugene, it causes condensation"... have a friend who's a big fan though