I’ve been in two minds about whether to post about this because quite frankly I remain a bitter person about never, ever having been upgraded on a Virgin flight. There must be some key to success in this, and actually, I think it was one of the first ever topics I talked about on Twitter – how the hell do you get an upgrade on VA? I’ve dressed smart, I’ve looked pitiful and I’ve blatantly asked.. no joy. It’s a lifetime’s ambition so the fact that they’ve introduced Upper Class Red lipstick as part of the new Upper Class Cabin London to NY is just salt in the wounds – it’s not like I’m ever going to see it. However, if you are travelling that route, and get upgraded (or pay full price, in which case, I’d like to marry you) you get a free sample.
It’s made by bare Minerals and is, er, parking my pique to one side for a sec, quite a lovely red. It will eventually be more widely available but if you think it will increase your upgrade chances, it’s going to be at the VA Clubhouse Spa at Heathrow. Personally, I’m buying an orange jacket and taking my chances on Easyjet.
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Ohh I love it!!! Ive never been offered an upgrade either and I’ve tried all the tricks in the book 😉
Dear BBB,
I think the people at VA should send you the lipstick and the gift tag should be a First Class ticket for your next flight with them….
You’ve given them free PR by telling us all about the lipstick so you’ve earned your seat right???
I hope you get to First Class ~ be sure to take a picture of you at the bar on board and post it so we can all see. Fingers and toes crossed…
PPx
If that’s what the colour looks like on, that’s beautiful. I love a pinky-red.
And sorry, I haven’t got the answer to getting upgraded either. My SIL managed it once on an Air Canada flight, but she did work them at the time.
My husband and I didn’t get upgraded by Virgin on our honeymoon, so I’m a bit pissed at them. Not to mention their crappy plane from the 90’s.
I think the biggest key to getting upgraded is the rewards scheme. I’m almost a silver member with Emirates so I think I’ll have a better chance of getting upgraded then!
Why are you do obsessed with getting an
Upgrade?! I’ve been flying for 30+ years and only ever been upgraded once! That’s cos my Sid works for them.
I’m planning on a trip to the US next year and I’m already doing my research onto how to get a free upgrade. A little white lie about proposing to my boyfriend got me an upgrade to a suite on our last holiday, so I’m hoping that was my training ground!
Stupid thingy wouldn’t let me change or add to my comment! Anyway, it’s definitely not a right! X
It happened to me once on BA (to Hong Kong so totally worth it on a 13 hour flight – bliss). I was a Clubcard holder but I think the things that made the difference were that I was a solo traveller and had paid for Premium Economy rather than the cheapest ticket going in economy and that I had previously flown full fare business class for work with BA on a number of occasions.
That is a gorgeous colour anyhow and I hope it becomes widely available.
Best way to get an upgrade without paying for it is using your frequent flyer miles.
I did get an upgrade once when I walked on board in tears into a crowded flight. But my grandpa had just died so I wouldn’t recommend it.
That is a beautiful shade of red. I too hope that it becomes more widely available before long.
I must be incredibly lucky as I have been upgraded twice with VA – first of all en-route to NY up to Business, then First Class on the way back. I didn’t ask for it, but I do think the check in girl thought I was ‘someone’ as she kept looking at me like I had a TV on my head, as did the crew in First. Enjoyed a nice mani/pedi on the way back and all the lush cowshed products.. Amazing!
Your sense of entitlement knows no bounds. Stop blagging/blogging/begging freebies & being sour when they don’t come to you. Sour! Eww. Have dignity girl & pay for what you want. Companies & prs are not your parents or husband.