The HfP chat thread – Monday 12th October

Links on Head for Points may pay us an affiliate commission. A list of partners is here.

We have decided to run this daily chat thread on Head for Points during the coronavirus outbreak.

Historically, the daily ‘Bits’ articles were the de facto repository for random comments and questions. With the news flow being lighter, we are running fewer ‘Bits’ articles.

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 at home, we want the HfP community to have a place to chat.

Please only comment under the main articles on the site if your comment is directly related to the topic of the article. This has long-term benefits as it keeps the commentary relevant for people who read those articles in the future.

By default, HfP shows the last page of comments under the article. If you want to see the first page of comments and read them all from beginning to end in order, click here: https://hfp2022.headforpoints.blog/2020/10/12/the-hfp-chat-thread-monday-12th-october/comment-page-1. The page will refresh with this article but the comments will now show the first page and not the last page.

Old chat threads are hidden from the HfP home page. If you want to look for something in an old thread, click here. This brings up all the articles in our ‘General’ category which includes the chat threads.

Category

General

This article is closed to new posts. Discussion continues in the HfP Forums.

Harry T says:

12 Oct12 October 20:14

Any recent stays at W Leicester Square? Considering it this weekend, as it has a decent gym (gf and I want to work out). I’m a Platinum elite member.
- BJ says:
  
  12 Oct12 October 20:32
  
  Thanks for sharing.
  - Harry T says:
    
    12 Oct12 October 21:02
    
    Ha I just wondered if that affected how the hotel treats you! Some places have a better upgrade policy than others and offer extra perks 😋
    - BJ says:
      
      12 Oct12 October 21:20
      
      Apparently Spire doesn’t help at CP Kyoto. That will not be much surprise to anybody, but for your Japan trip you may (or not) be interested to learn it is down to 22,500 on many nights around your trip. Just been checking my options right now if you wondered where this comment came out of nowhere
      - Harry T says:
        
        12 Oct12 October 22:20
        
        Very cheap! Thank you.
- Genghis says:
  
  12 Oct12 October 20:33
  
  No gyms open in the Toon?
  - Harry T says:
    
    12 Oct12 October 21:03
    
    Yes, but I have to be in London this weekend/early next week.
    - Harry T says:
      
      12 Oct12 October 21:04
      
      Looks like gyms will be closed here by the end of the month, though… hope you’re keeping well in your neck of the woods.
    - BJ says:
      
      12 Oct12 October 21:39
      
      ISTR you mentioned exams coming so best of luck if it’s them.
      - Harry T says:
        
        12 Oct12 October 22:21
        
        Thanks, BJ. It’s actually for a funeral. My exams are mercifully next summer. You sentiments are greatly appreciated nonetheless.
- Sukes says:
  
  12 Oct12 October 20:59
  
  The gym currently has a 5 person max limit with mandatory signin at reception – you might want to check first whether you can book a time slot.
  - Harry T says:
    
    12 Oct12 October 21:02
    
    Thanks
Baji Nahid says:

12 Oct12 October 22:02

I called up Amex to upgrade from the free BA card to the BAPP, however I have not heard anything from them and its been 24 hours. Do you guys happen to know when you’ll hear back normally regarding this?

I appreciate the help!

Thanks!
- Jonny says:
  
  12 Oct12 October 22:09
  
  I did the reverse and it took quite a few days to go through
- TGLoyalty says:
  
  12 Oct12 October 22:36
  
  My recent green to Plat took 4 days
- Baji Nahid says:
  
  12 Oct12 October 23:58
  
  Thank you guys! much appreciated!