When is a Mac exciting?

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I got my 100 posts today, so I'm pretty happy

So....I'm in the Virgin Atlantic lounge at JFK, typing this in to a Mac. Why's it exciting?, I ask you say. Well, I'm in a business lounge and the booze / food is all free. I sidle up to the counter, ask for a drink, and I don't have to pay.

Small things really do amuse small minds I suppose.

So my question to all you OcUK'ers is this:

Have you travelled "posh", and does it make you feel important?

I haven't done it much and I sure feel like a superstar.
(I know the post is pointless but I wanted to share it with you !)

 

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Double? You kidding, I'm drinking Champagne

 

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I wouldn't pay the price to travel business myself (4k a ticket...bejesus). Problem is that it's company policy, even if you think it's crazy money, you have to tow the company line.

how depressing...NOT.

 

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You shouldn't be too happy, you'll be back in blighty in a few hours, with jet lag and crap weather , and possibly a hangover .

Do you know me?

Your spot on. The worst of it is that there is no excuse for not going to the office tomorrow as I geta bed in the sky and a free limo to whisk my to my dehydrated doom in the office of hell.

 

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Don't forget the tips.

I've been in some of the lounges. Not sure if I've been in that one. Maybe.

Gave my last $10 to the limo driver, so the barstaff are out of luck. They can glare, but they have to give me my drink - I'm obviously a superstar who travels in style. hehehe.

 

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I don't think I do lol, although I happen to know a few people from Tonbridge with your surname. Its probably a coincidence, although an odd one.

I don't know anyone from Tonbridge with my surname. I only moved there 6 months ago though and only started using the forums at about the same time.

I'm going for another drink, any requests? I can get you one?

 

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Yes, and no, respectively.

It doesn't make me feel important, but it means I get to travel in somewhat less discomfort, and when flying scheduled, I get to board and deplane first. It also means I have more space to get some work done, maybe hold a meeting or just grab some kip, so it's less dead time. On that basis, it's cost-effective for me, and so, worth it.

Completely agree with you. Post is a bit tongue in cheek, but I do think that in the deep bowels of your mind, you love the fact your travelling in more luxury than most. I've spent a lot of time in economy, cramped and miserable, it's now time to revel in the fact I've made it to a position in life where I can travel business and get all the "trimmings".

 

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I always heard that asking is pretty much the worst thing you can do when looking for an upgrade. You're best off asking perhaps how much it would cost to upgrade, but not push beyond that. You're best off being dressed smartly, being nice and friendly, travelling alone and being a frequent flyer with the airline.

I myself have been upgraded a couple of times when flying with my family (theres the exception that proves the rule, lol) but i'm sure that was more to do with my Dad's Gold card or whatever it was/is, and the sheer amount of airmiles he had under his belt

Enjoy it if you're lucky enough!

My wife is 7 months gone and has a dodgy leg (read crutch) at the moment. We went on holiday to Thailand last month and begged an upgrade, due to her "condition". They very rudely turned us down flat, saying no free upgrades. I got a bit shirty, as I never mentioned free, and then they said, "Oh, you can upgrade for $125 each cash". I said OK. They said, we don't have any room anyway.

That's service for you.

 

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Thanks for the heads up on the limo driver waiting. I was wondering about that.

Got to run. Going to stand at the bar on the 777 and watch the economy passengers load, followed by a massage, food and bed. Perhaps a drink or two.....

Virgin are truly the best.

See you guys in blighty.