New Club House..

Just been looking on the VA website and came across their current vacancies list. Anyhow it appears they are looking to recruit Silver Service Waiters for their new Club House .......... am now really intrigued as to just how posh the new CH is going to be?!

[Nottingham Nick]

A lot of us log straight into the V-Flyer forums and miss posts that Pix puts up on the front page of the site.

This article gives us an idea of what to expect.

Bad news for me is that is says phase one opens in August... we visit on 29th July [:(][:(]

Nick

I know...I was wondering about that opening date...from what I gather from the other posts, it would be opening in a month (so like mid-July)...any other confirms?

[fozzyo]

I'm very excited, my next flight is at the end of September and i've never been to the LHR clubhouse!! Can't wait, and then we'll be back there in March too!

Foz xxx

Like Svenska, I too am curious about the actual opening date of the new CH. If VS are already hiring staff, might that not mean an earlier date than August?

RR

Originally posted by roadrunner
If VS are already hiring staff, might that not mean an earlier date than August?

Unlikely to mean an earlier opening date - remember it's June now already I also tend to think that if they're willing to commit a month in an official release, then that'll be a good idea of when it'll happen (whether other posts have mentioned July or not)

The job advert gives the closing date of 6th July - by that time they'll have all the applications in. Then there's the interview process, however long and whatever format that takes. When they've decided on candidates and offered the positions, in general over here folks have to give their current employer a month's notice when they want to quit.

Putting "in August" in the release could mean anywhere from 1st-31st August - so, I'd say that the beginning of August for the new staff to come on board looks "doable" at a push, maybe a tad over-optimistic. However, mid-late August would be a more realistic estimate, IMHO.

Cheers

Michael

So, then, what is the CH like until then?

Thanks!

[preiffer]

Originally posted by Svenska
So, then, what is the CH like until then?

Hot, sweaty, and noisy (many mini-air con units in use around the place). The salon area can be unbearable at times, in the peak of the heat.

Great.

Originally posted by Svenska
So, then, what is the CH like until then?

I'm sure the current CH status has been mentioned several times in Trip Reports on UC flights departing LHR.....

Cheers

Michael

Looking forward to seeing what they have in store for us. I have always loved the CH and hopefully the changes will enhance an already good product.

Please can phase 1 sort the aircon out though!!!

I haven't seen this mentioned on v-flyer yet, and I hadn't seen it on the VS website till this evening, but forgive me if this is old news. More details on the new CH are here

Best wishes

David

[Nottingham Nick]

Thanks for that, David. I hadn't seen it before.

If it is finished now, why can't they open it before we fly on July 29th [?][?][:(]

Nick

Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
Thanks for that, David. I hadn't seen it before.

If it is finished now, why can't they open it before we fly on July 29th [?][?][:(]

Nick

Very fair question, Nick. Perhaps they'd open it for you specially, as a private v-flyer viewing? It would make for a particularly well read TR

Edited to modify dyslexic brain-tarf!

I drooling by just reading that VS link by DavidM

I am aware that some salon staff were sent to New York to be "trained" in Cowshed products back in May. Lucky VS salon staff. VS have put a lot of effort into this endevour.


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I fly out Aug 1 so not going to be open for me either [:(] Will just have to book another trip for late Aug to see it

Wow, reading that really makes me want to go there when I fly back from LHR in late August. It really does sound great, I especially like the conservatory idea, I wonder what that will look like.

Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
Thanks for that, David. I hadn't seen it before.

If it is finished now, why can't they open it before we fly on July 29th [?][?][:(]

Nick

Sneeked a quick look in through the doors last Thurseday. Its certainly not finished with loads of decorating still to do. And as you walk to the old CH you pass the galley, which is definitely still being worked on.

99

Sean and I have ages in Transit before flying home to HKG on Aug 27 so looking forward to this. He wasn't very impressed with old CH to be honest.

[mitchja]

There's another bit about the new LHR CH in the 'latest news' section of the VS web site here. Interestingly, once the new CH opens you will be able to pre-book treatments (via email or the phone) as you can at LGW.

Regards

oooohhhhhh I can't wait to see the treatment list so I can pre-book!

Milliemoo

[fozzyo]

Has anyone else noticed this on the Latest news about the new CH?

"If you need to chill out, the poolside lounge is an oasis of tranquillity. Unwind, relax and forget youÕre at the airport."

Will it be American or British Pool, or the water variety? Or just a nice pond with some Koi Carp in?

Foz xxx

It's great what they are doing to the LHR CH, but are they going to do the same at LGW for us lowly 'holiday flyers' - or are we not good enough for such perks[:(]

[fozzyo]

New Clubhouse Complete!

And is confirmed to be opening in August, but no exact date.

Interesting new additions - sauna and steam rooms, st tropez tanning, wireless access across the entire CH, laptops available to borrow. When the old CH is refurbed and open in Decemember the whole thing will be 2,640 square meters!

Even more excited about my SF and Oz trips now!!

Foz xxx

I think this is a new link to a bit more information on the new LHR CH....click here - nicer webpage

Cheers

Michael