This summer, the G Luxe Crew will be heading out to Europe for some serious grubbing, partying and shopping (and perhaps a little bit of culture). While the exact itinerary is still up in the air - my only requests are that we hit one F1 race, one topless beach, and one meal with foie gras in France - our mode of air transportation has already been decided upon. We will be avoiding the dreadful grandmas of United (or most other U.S. based airlines) and will instead be jet-setting in style on Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class.
So what's so special about Upper Class? Well, the VIP treatment starts even before you get on the plane as you'll get picked up in a chauffeured sedan at your home, and if you happen to be flying out of Heathrow, Gatwick or Johannesburg, you'll go through a drive-through check-in before being dropped off at VA's swanky Clubhouse. Once on the plane, you'll be shown to your seat...and oh what a glorious seat it is. Larger than most seats you'll find on most first-class flights, it also converts to a flat bed with the touch of a button. Once airborne, you'll have the normal set of entertainment options including movies on your personal television screen. Hungry? No problem. Order what you like, when you like off their Freedom Menu. And if you start getting fidgety even while traveling in the lap of luxury, head over to the Upper Class's signature amenity: the on-board bar where you can mingle with your fellow jet-setters.
International travel in Business or First Class is never cheap but Upper Class tickets are comparable to other premium fares. And the best part of flying Virgin Atlantic? You don't have to deal with the grandmas of United.
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