It's not the distance travelled but the amount of swag they load their bag up with every day that the staff are moaning about. I've seen it every time I use the lounge due to a delay. Crisps, chocolates and three cans of pop each time.Yes, Coventry seems a strange closure - given the existence of First Class Lounges at all.
Large city. Three-way rail junction. High Commuter turn-over... Yet Birmingham International remains!
There is in fact a member of staff there who I have heard complaining about the Lounge's use by people on tickets just as far as the Airport, (i.e. obeying the rules and conditions set out by Virgin themselves!). But surely his opinions aren't likely to hold that much weight.
Pleased to see LNER make lounges available to customers prior to and after journeys.
Do any companies not allow this?
Had a look at the Newcastle lounge , is it manned , never got a look from the front ?
Had a look at the Newcastle lounge , is it manned , never got a look from the front ?
British brands was one of the things that I recall.Visited Birmingham International twice today and yesterday - more biscuits and uglies available today. Plus fresh fruit both days !! - no crisps..grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Pop and Hot Drinks Machine both days. Great thing about BHI is the takeaway cups, which I utilised to take a free cappo to the Airport.
Birmingham New Street today as above with a wider selection of snacks - crisps and mini cheddars !!
Have First/TrenItalia given any indication of the future and fayre to expect when they take over from Virgin ?
British brands was one of the things that I recall.
Sam
I believe that is certainly the idea.I take it you are referring to onboard rather than in the Lounge ?
All the pop and biscuits and crisps are British at the moment !!
Oversight, there's no change in the rule.On the Avanti West Coast Website there is no mention about being able to use Lounges after a journey like there was with VWC.
Anyone aware whether this is an oversight or a change of policy ?
Oversight, there's no change in the rule.
Sam
In Avanti Lounge at Birmingham New Street this Morning for opening at 0615 - on my way to Airport.
No changes from Virgin Stewardship still got cans of pop , hot drinks machine and snacks in the form of uglies and packs normal biscuits.
A little less fayre ie crisps and cake missing but could be because it is still holiday time.