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To think this isn’t appropriate compensation? Upper class virgin

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Essex8888 · 29/08/2024 21:22

Hiya
appreciate this is first world problems, but recently was lucky enough to fly upper class with Virgin but it was so disappointing I have complained. It was disappointing in general as really old plane and for complete transparency I paid for premium economy and used a flying voucher to upgrade to upper.

The button for seat and headrest recline were broken.
The screen had deep scratches all over it so I couldn’t see the screen if window blind was up

The power outlets didn’t work the whole flight.
The area was filthy and the remote didn’t work for the tv- was completely broken.

I have complained to Virgin and they offered me £50!! AIBU to think this isn’t enough?
I took photos of everything and they agreed it wasn’t up to their normal standard.
I paid £1800 for premium seats and if I had known this would be the experience I would have booked economy and upgraded to premium and saved myself some money.
But also not sure if my expectations are too high and I should suck it up.

OP posts:
loropianalover · 29/08/2024 21:34

That’s what they used to call me at boarding school.

mitogoshi · 29/08/2024 21:33

I would definitely be angry, I would consider writing to a newspaper too

KerryBlues · 29/08/2024 21:25

No, it certainly doesn’t sound as though your standards are too high!
That sounds monumentally crap.
Keep complaining.