Virgin America First LAS-SFO again

VX 917
LAS-SFO
8:30P-10:00p (sked)
8:15p-9:38p (actual)
A319
August 11, 2011

I was unexpectedly back on VX again, and enjoyed tonight's final leg home. Unfortunately, I needed another day in DTW this week so I had to fend for myself for a late PM departure. The late DTW-SFO was sold out so I opted for the $375 A class DTW-LAS bargain connecting to $260 VX First LAS-SFO... by far the cheapest way home tonight. Yeah, sure AA, I'm going to spend an extra $709 for one way coach.

With a 90 minute connection, I had no problem making my way from the D-30 something gates to the B gates, with the assist of friendly TSA staff who opened the secure door between concourses so I wouldn't have to go out and re-clear security. Arrived at B-17 about an hour before scheduled departure just as our inbound landed, pulling into the gate a few minutes later.

No Non-Revs tonight and the gate staff was friendly and efficient, including initiating early boarding to avoid a possible SFO ground hold due to incoming weather. With the cabin only 4/8 tonight, each of us had two seats to ourselves, which really made the experience even better. Very pleasant evening mood lighting and a great FA tonight who offered PDB and excellent post-departure service.

The now familiar cheese plate although tonight's version came with delicious Raspberry Crostini, apparently forgotten from both cheese plates last week.

Nice movie selection on Red...

... but give me a break on your Dish TV selection, with the company's liberal bias on full display: CNN, MSNBC, certifiably insane Al Gore's The Current?? Yeah, by all means, don't offer Fox News and let your pax decide.