Thanks Soy, that's useful to know. Never transitted through AMS before, normally go through LHR just because it's closer, and Virgin and BA hub.
. Have decided to go for Virgin (pending Director's approval!). Too keep cost down a bit I am flying standard Aer Lingus flight the night before to LHR, visiting a friend for dinner in London and catching my main flight the following day, then coming back to LHR and getting a standalone flight back to Dublin.
I am surprised that you get a better price by having seperate tix for DUB-LHR and the Virgin flight. Flights originating in UK have a £170 APD tax which would not apply to a itinerary starting in Ireland. Normally it is a good bit cheaper to start in DUB and connect to Virgin on a single ticket.
Anyway, I highly recommend getting to Heathrow early so that you can take full advantage of the fantastic Virgin Clubhouse (think it is open from 7am onwards). Its great, with spa, ala carte dining, hair salon, bar, library, pool table etc. It is one of the best airline lounges anywhere. Its very easy to spend 4-5 hours here if you want to maximise the experience.
heres a review of it inlcuding pics http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemi...in-virgin-atlantic-clubhouse-london-heathrow/
The food in the LHR clubhouse is high standard restaurant fare. Its better than that served on the plane so many choose to do their eating in the lounge especially on night flights. Check out the virgin website for the menus. Also since you mentioned that you fly virgin economy a fair bit, you should sign up to the virgin flying club. Earn enough points and you will be able to use the clubhouse even when flying economy with virgin.
You should also have access to the Virgin arrivals lounge on your return, very nice to have a shower after a long haul flight. Makes the last leg back to DUB so much easier.
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