The HfP chat thread – Thursday 27th August

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Andrew says:

27 Aug27 August 11:17

The tray of BA centenary gin just arrived – I’ll do the civilised thing and wait until after midday before sampling!
- Darren says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 14:37
  
  How’s that going?
  - dezbez says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 22:24
    
    Pretty well by the sounds of it (given the lack of response!)
Grimz says:

27 Aug27 August 11:25

Dreading the call to BA to sort out my cancelled flights on a 241 INV-LHR-LA for November. What is my advised options before I call?
- Anna says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 11:27
  
  I called the 0800 number on Tuesday about 10am, pleasantly surprise to get through after 20 mins and also that India call centre refunded the avios on the returns legs of 2 x 241 bookings with no issues whatsoever!
- Rhys says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 12:10
  
  https://hfp2022.headforpoints.blog/2020/07/28/british-airways-future-travel-voucher/
  - Charlieface says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 14:38
    
    What, no! Do not take the FTV, get a cash refund or a replacement flight on any airline (your choice).
    - Grimz says:
      
      27 Aug27 August 14:58
      
      Will I get that for 2 people as it is a 241?
pin perl says:

27 Aug27 August 11:32

Hi,
an airline cancelled my tickets booked for September through American express travel online,
the airline only wants to give me a voucher or maybe refund once they resume flights: estimated in October and from then can take 12 weeks.
How can I get amex to refund me immediately?
Would appreciate any help.
thanx
- Anna says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 13:11
  
  I would think you’re pretty much bound by Amex Travel’s Ts & Cs here. Chargeback wouldn’t be immediate and I’ve seen people on here say Amex in any case just refers you back to the Travel department. Depending on the airline/destination you may be covered by EU261.
  - pin perl says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 13:20
    
    Hi Anna,
    the ticket is from TLV to LHR,
    how do I claim with EU261?
    Thanks
    - AJA says:
      
      27 Aug27 August 14:13
      
      @ PIN PERL Which airline issued the ticket? You can only claim on EU261 if it is an EU airline. Any other airline flying into the EU/UK you will have to rely on that country’s consumer protections.
      - Charlieface says:
        
        27 Aug27 August 14:39
        
        Indeed, but contract law might get you a refund.
      - pin perl says:
        
        27 Aug27 August 17:18
        
        hi, thanx all for answers,
        what is contract law?
Akhil Gupta says:

27 Aug27 August 11:32

VIRGIN UPPER CLASS SEATS FOR KIDS
What would you say would be the best seats for 2 adults and a 2 year old in UC on an A330-300?
Also says:

27 Aug27 August 11:38

Anyone have experience with the metal card from Crypto?
- Waddle says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 12:46
  
  I have it. I’m on ruby tier although the benefits really start coming from the next tier. Crypto.com does not charge a fee to top up the card but top ups are generally treated as cash advances so your issuer will charge interest and fees from the point of top up. Have tested with Virgin. Non-card features are pretty decent as well. I earn 12% interest on my flexible holding of CRO. Higher interest rates available with fixed terms and bonus rates for the higher card tiers.
  - Also says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 15:21
    
    Thanks
Clive says:

27 Aug27 August 11:48

Virgin to fly to Pakistan
Henry says:

27 Aug27 August 12:34

Hi HfPers… We have flights booked with Virgin to Shanghai on the 27th of October but at the moment China and Shanghai are not letting any none residents in even with tests etc.
Will Virgin automatically cancel the flight or will I have to call them and rearrange etc?

Thank you
- Rob says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 12:57
  
  Flight likely to go for cargo reasons.
  - Henry says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 13:17
    
    Thanks Rob does that mean they will assume we are flying if i don’t call?
    Cheers
    - Rob says:
      
      27 Aug27 August 13:23
      
      Yes
marcw says:

27 Aug27 August 12:41

Ok folks! Time to start spending fit Virgin miles! THREE new routes to Pakistan! 🍾
- Baji Nahid says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 14:03
  
  Cant go wrong its a lovely destination and highly recommended! you first i hope?
- Rhys says:
  
  27 Aug27 August 14:31
  
  If Virgin did a press trip to Lahore I would 100% go.
  - Vit says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 14:45
    
    Can never go wrong with the food as well!
  - Lady London says:
    
    27 Aug27 August 14:54
    
    That’s put the kaibosh on that route then 🙂