The HfP chat thread – Sunday 25th October

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• Jane says:

  25 Oct25 October 08:47

  does anyone have a feel for how far ahead BA are cancelling flights ? I’m hoping mine to Geneva on Boxing day is cancelled but nothing yet. I know they did a load this week as when I called in to sort out a flight for next summer the agent was saying they were really busy due to a load of cancellations going out.

  • Stu N says:

    25 Oct25 October 12:47

    They seem to do the bulk of next month’s cancellation and adjustments in week three of previous month. I’d expect Dec changes in third week of November.

    • Jane says:

      25 Oct25 October 13:02

      thanks, that’s good to know. will keep fingers crossed ours is one to go (not something I ever thought I’d be saying!)

      • JLNF says:

        25 Oct25 October 13:24

        I had December flights (20 Dec) to ZRH cancelled by BA in September.

  • Chrism20 says:

    25 Oct25 October 13:29

    I had a domestic for November 7th cancelled yesterday

• Nigel says:

  25 Oct25 October 09:59

  I think I read a comment a while ago that upgrading from BA amex to BAPP didn’t work online any more? Is this still correct or is online working now?

  • Connor says:

    25 Oct25 October 11:31

    Still need to call.

    • Grimz says:

      25 Oct25 October 17:34

      I have been waiting a month even after calling them. Going to call them again tomorrow.

  • Jonathan says:

    25 Oct25 October 18:28

    It’s better than the upgrade system on the Virgin Atlantic credit cards!

• KBuffett says:

  25 Oct25 October 10:06

  Does anyone know possible reasons why I don’t receive any M&S Sparks offers in my app? Friends and family seem to be receiving quite a few recently and I’ve had zero.

  Also, are the points actually worth anything? I don’t actually understand M&S and John Lewis loyalty schemes.

  • TGLoyalty says:

    25 Oct25 October 10:27

    Thought sparks dropped the “points” which was really just process towards unlocking more offers etc

    Both scheme reward loyalty with exclusive offers, money off or competitions rather than points in exchange for anything.

    • Andrew says:

      25 Oct25 October 10:30

      Yes Sparks dropped points in the summer with the relaunch. I’ve had a few £5 off a £40 food spend and some 50p off things I normally buy coupons.

  • Andrew says:

    25 Oct25 October 10:55

    Have you checked your marketing preferences and personal details?

    My current M&S offers are:-

    50p off when you spend £3 on M&S Frozen sides
    50p off an M&S Frozen dessert
    £1 off when you spend £7 on M&S Frozen Party Food
    20% off Men’s Jumpers & Cardigans
    20% off men’s T-shirts & Polo shirts
    20% off men’s casual trousers and chinos
    20% off men’s bags and accesories
    Free pasty from in-store bakery.

    • ChrisC says:

      25 Oct25 October 12:38

      My latest offer that I used (others were for clothes) was a free bag of percy or colin.

• pinperl says:

  25 Oct25 October 10:19

  Hi, Anyone know what the current rules are for Qatar airways for retaining status?
  Thinking of flying with BA and crediting to Qatar?

• babyg says:

  25 Oct25 October 10:34

  Does anybody know if the AMEX Hilton offers (spend £200 get £50 back) work on hotels NOT on the list, currently in Seychelles so deciding if i should split the bill across my AmEx(es) – or pay on a more currency friendly card.

  • Harry T says:

    25 Oct25 October 10:47

    They shouldn’t work on hotels that are not on the list. I’ve not heard of anyone being successful with such an approach.

    • babyg says:

      25 Oct25 October 10:59

      i saw in a flyertalk thread somebody getting a hilton uk offer triggered in the maldives… waiting for their reply but wondering if anybody had any success…

      https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/776992-conrad-maldives-rangali-island-mdv-264.html

    • MinR says:

      25 Oct25 October 11:10

      I’ve heard various reports of the Hyatt offer triggering for hotels not on the list.

      I will be giving it a go at the end of the week and will report

      • The real John says:

        25 Oct25 October 12:59

        The problem is you would have paid the 3% forex fee for nothing if it doesn’t work.

  • Andrew says:

    25 Oct25 October 10:59

    Maybe use an LBG card instead?

    15% back worldwide on all Hilton brands if you’re targetted on BoS, Lloyds or Halifax everyday offers? Max return £75.

    • babyg says:

      25 Oct25 October 11:00

      hmm ill check those cards cheers andrew..

      • GERRY says:

        25 Oct25 October 13:54

        Does anyone know where u can see what breakfast is being provided,not keen on booking if its grab and go

  • Bigmaggot says:

    25 Oct25 October 18:57

    Depending how long u have left, you can always get the hotel £250+ to your card now and see if it triggers, then u know the answer for the rest of them.

• Henry says:

  25 Oct25 October 10:50

  I just searched an Avios reward trip LON-FRA, on BA next week, economy return. I expected it to be 8000 avios (4000×2). Instead it was 17000, which is ridiculous for such a short trip to Germany. The dates are marked “off peak.” Why is it 17000? Can I get it for 8000?

  • Rob says:

    25 Oct25 October 11:00

    It shows as 17 + £1 I imagine. Click through and the old rate + £17.50 will be another option.

• Nick_G says:

  25 Oct25 October 10:52

  @Nick_C
  Signed up for Metro Bank current account switch using your referral code on Friday.
  Thanks mate. Cheers.

  • Nick_G says:

    25 Oct25 October 10:56

    Anyone else looking to switch a spare current account and earn a quick and easy £50 could use my referral code: GSPBN4ZK
    Cheers. TIA

  • Nick_C says:

    25 Oct25 October 11:12

    @Nick_G – many, many thanks. I’ll buy you a virtual drink at the virtual HfP Xmas Party!

    Just to reiterate the conditions for getting the bonus:-

    1) Pay in £500 in each of the first two months
    2) Switch a spare account to Metro once yours is opened (You can usually just open a second account with whoever you currently bank with – or switch your main current account if you really want to.)
    3) Make 10 debit card payments in the first two months. For example, pay your credit card in weekly instalments, or make small cash deposits to NS&I, Yorkshire BS, Skipton BS Cambridge BS, or Post Office Money.

    • Nick_G says:

      25 Oct25 October 16:08

      Haha….I would look forward to my virtual drink!

• Hotelier says:

  25 Oct25 October 10:53

  Hi! Looking at upgrading my BA blue card to BAPP to trigger voucher as close to £10k spend. Does anyone know if they continue to give the ”secret” 6000 avios for upgrading?
  Partner got them last year without asking and when reading online most information goes back to before 2016.

  • Baji Nahid says:

    25 Oct25 October 15:53

    nope, nothing when i upgraded!

  • Polly says:

    25 Oct25 October 22:45

    Luck of the draw, l got it one time…

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