The new HFP chat thread – Wednesday 6th May

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We have decided to run this new daily chat thread on Head for Points.

Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the defacto repository for random comments and questions. It is unlikely that the news flow will be so big over the next few weeks that we will need many ‘Bits’ articles, however.

The comments under this article are where you should post questions about travel and, indeed, anything else on your mind. At this tricky time, and given that many of you are stuck at home self-isolating, we want the HFP community to have a place to chat.

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FloriGuy says:

6 May6 May 17:59

For self employed peeps – No.1 London Bridge into Revolut? Any charges (with or without Curve).
Sam says:

6 May6 May 18:07

Just received an email from VS saying they are launching Cape Town in Nov 2020 and are making preps to fly again, a bit premature! They might not be around by then but suspect they know they will be ok. The Govt bailout will come.
- Rob says:
  
  6 May6 May 20:16
  
  Rhys is very happy. He has already pencilled the launch date into the work diary 🙂
PJ says:

6 May6 May 20:20

Hello all, I need a bit of help. I need to travel urgently from any London/SE airport to Malaga to see my parents, my father is in hospital and very sick. I’ve tried various route options to no avail. Anyone have any suggestions. Many thanks.
- marcw says:
  
  6 May6 May 20:40
  
  I think your options are via MAD or to MAD and then high speed train
- marcw says:
  
  6 May6 May 20:42
  
  But remember, there´s a lockdown in Spain atm, it´s slowly opening up but there´s a lockdown, with limited services available and many freedom restrictions.
- ChrisA says:
  
  6 May6 May 20:43
  
  Try Gibraltar then hire a car (if you drive)?
  Either way, best wishes.
- Baji Nahid says:
  
  6 May6 May 20:47
  
  Im sorry to hear of the news, wishing your father a swift recovery
PJ says:

6 May6 May 20:51

Thanks everyone – based on your amazing fast responses I have found a flight to Madrid with Iberia and then a train to Malaga. My concern now is whether I will be allowed to enter Spain as a British citizen. I have looked at gov.uk and it says that I have to have evidence of essential travel. Anyone know how this could be proven in the circumstances or whether immigration would even check?
- marcw says:
  
  6 May6 May 22:37
  
  That will be very challenging. Call the Embassy/Consulate in Malaga and ask for advice. It won´t be easy, I can tell you know.
PJ says:

6 May6 May 21:03

Thanks Shoestringo but I’m not sure what type of evidence will suffice.
- Jimbob says:
  
  6 May6 May 21:09
  
  I’d ask the Consultant’s secretary to email you a letter, assuming your dad is in hospital.
  Wishing you and your family the best
PJ says:

6 May6 May 21:17

Great idea Jimbob, I will give that a try. Many thanks everyone – you have been great with all your suggestions.
Gavlar says:

6 May6 May 21:42

Does anyone know if BA/AA are cancelling flights in departure date order ? If so, what date are they up to ? Flying EDI-LHR-JFK (JFK flight on AA) on 10th July and wondering when we can expect the “your flight has been cancelled” email.

Thanks,
Gav.
- Gavlar says:
  
  6 May6 May 21:55
  
  👍
- Paul says:
  
  6 May6 May 22:11
  
  My LHR-SEA SFO-LHR are allegedly still operating 3rd June out 12th back, although return changed this evening to a 787. Although outbound direct cannot now be booked, only with AA via other options, so expecting cancellation or cancellable reroute soon…
  - Paul says:
    
    7 May7 May 09:33
    
    LHR-SEA for 3rd June cancelled today.
- MD says:
  
  6 May6 May 22:52
  
  It probably varies by route but if it’s any help BA have just (today) cancelled my London – Bordeaux flights which were 21/06 to 27/06.