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London Adventure with Virgin Atlantic

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Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic ReviewAs you know, a few weeks ago I had the opportunity join a couple of my blogger girlfriends for a quick trip to London as a guest of Virgin Atlantic. The trip was in celebration of their awesome direct San Francisco to London flights.

We flew Upper Class, which (obviously) was incredible! We were picked up by Virgin Atlantic’s chauffeur car service and whisked off to the airport. Check in at SFO in San Francisco couldn’t have been smoother.   The ladies at the counter were absolutely lovely. When I asked if I could take a picture, they even filed out from behind the counter and posed for me. How cute do they look!? The customer service definitely made Virgin Atlantic stand out – everyone from the ladies behind the counter to the flight attendants.Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

We checked in early enough to check out the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at SFO. The bartender was mixing cocktails and we got to sample a few cocktails off their new menu, a collab with local SF bar Bourbon and Branch. They partner frequently with local SF businesses, with food and drinks from Whitechapel coming up next.
Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic ReviewFlying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

The Clubhouse also has a full menu from ramen to burgers. It was hard not to eat one of everything, but I knew I had to save room for all the food we would get on the flight! The Clubhouse’s executive chef, Gianpaulo Ruiz, came out to say hi. He even happily gave me a ‘chef pose’ when I asked him to. 🙂

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Once we boarded, it was time for PJs and checking out the Upper Class amenities. The seats actually fold out into beds, which was perfect for the ten hour flight. Real pillows, a thick comforter and a little amenities pouch with a sleep mask and earplugs meant we arrived in London well-rested.Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic ReviewFlying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

Wifi on the flight even meant we got a bit of work done. Or Snapchatting. Mostly Snapchatting.Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

How I feel about flying first class.Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

Dinner was served in courses, with several selections to choose from. Well, unless you’re a food blogger (ahem, Cyn). Then you ask for them to specially be served all at once for a better photo op. And spend more time arranging them perfectly than it takes for everyone else to eat all three courses.Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic ReviewFlying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review
Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

I slept so well that I didn’t wake up for breakfast. Luckily there was still time for coffee and granola right before the plane landed!Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review

On the way home to San Francisco, I also made a quick stop in the Upper Class Lounge at London Heathrow. It’s beyond amazing, with everything from a full breakfast bar to a spa where you can get massages and hair touch ups! I got a mini facial, which left me feeling moisturized and refreshed for the long flight home. It made me wish I had a full day in London just to hang out in their lounge!

I can’t say enough thanks to Virgin Atlantic for making this trip a reality. You can see more of our adventures by checking out the hashtag #SFOtoLHR. I’ll be sharing more about our time in London here on A Side of Sweet soon! You can also see more photos from the trip on Ally’s blog.Flying San Francisco to London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic Review


Thanks for reading A Side of Sweet! For more Sweet in your life, you can find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, Bloglovin’, Snapchat (@asideofsweet), or Twitter. You can also subscribe to receive a weekly email with new posts and random musings from me.

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July 25, 2016  •  Filed Under: London/UK, Travel 4 Comments

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  1. Ally says

    July 25, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    Flying will never be the same! You take amazing photography, we’re lucky to have you on the trip! ✈️?☕️

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    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      July 26, 2016 at 6:29 am

      You’re too sweet! I’m so glad things worked out!

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  2. GiGi Eats says

    July 26, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    WHAT AN AWESOME experience!!! I have NEVER flown Virgin! When I was flying to AUS from NZ… I saw on my ticket that I was flying VIRGIN and I was pumped because I have heard so many good thing… BUT when I was boarding the plane, it was Air NZ instead! GAH! Tricksters!!

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  3. Dia All The Things I Do says

    July 26, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    It’s crazy how awesome this plan ride is. I love that you said “A quick trip to London” haha That is such an amazing opportunity and that meal looks yummy. Love spear pickles

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