The HfP chat thread – Wednesday 11th November

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Rahaney says:

11 Nov11 November 10:36

Recently got an IHG card, can I ask if there’s a delay in generating statements and transferring points across from the monthly earned to the Hotel side? My counters have been reset to 0 this morning and no points have appeared on the hotel side.
Ta,
- Sina says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 10:56
  
  It takes a maximum 2 day, but usually shows up after a couple of hours.
  - Genghis says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 11:02
    
    Agreed. It used to show immediately when I’d check in the morning but now seems to show around noon.
    - Rahaney says:
      
      11 Nov11 November 14:07
      
      Thanks all, I’m in the same boat now, points transferred but no statement.
- 747_Brat says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:01
  
  I just checked my IHG account. My points have posted, but the statement has not yet generated.
Dan says:

11 Nov11 November 11:21

Sorry for the basic question. Is it possible to book a return – First Class out, Economy back Avios flight with BA? Seems not possible on the website. Would like to try out F in the near future so considering my options!
- Genghis says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:22
  
  Need to call to get it on one PNR.
- Rob says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:22
  
  Yes, but you need to call due to the weird way the website cannot show 4 classes at once
- MattB says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:23
  
  Don’t see why not, I’ve booked F/PE before, just give You First a call.
- Dan says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 15:30
  
  Thanks all, much appreciated.
blenz101 says:

11 Nov11 November 11:32

Does anybody have any first hand experience using large amounts of Tesco Clubcard points for hotels.com awards.

The CC website says “The maximum amount of Clubcard vouchers that you can turn into Hotels.com vouchers is £250”.

It does seem that I can add more than this to my basket. Just wondering if it would fail after I tried to checkout or if I tried to redeem more than a £750 voucher against a booking.

If you do have first hand experience if this cap is actually imposed I would love to know.

PS – I know I could split the bookings but each booking includes the cost or the transfer in the Maldives. I would hope I could sort it with the hotel but would rather just do a single booking if possible.
- Harry T says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:36
  
  Be aware that there are issues reported with receiving a refund when using clubcard vouchers on hotel bookings.
  - blenz101 says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 11:41
    
    Yes, and Tesco make it very clear on the website that if you require a refund then only the cash element in refundable.
    
    I’ll be travelling from here in Dubai so I’m confident enough that my plans will go ahead.
- the_real_a says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 17:22
  
  Not directly answering you question, but i have made several separate bookings and had the hotel merge them so staying in the same room. Although of course the risk is that you must check out/in at the end of each booking – its not as if hotels are full of patrons right now.
  - Blenz101 says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 21:51
    
    Thanks. I would normally be OK with this but as the cost of the transfer is included with each booking (albeit payable at the hotel) I didn’t want to get into a situation where I have 3+ anticipated transfers showing on my bill yet of course will only be requiring 1.
Matthew says:

11 Nov11 November 11:34

Hilton key worker discount – does that rate still attract stay points and elite night credits?
- Harry T says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:36
  
  Unsure. The Marriott healthcare workers rate does earn elite nights and points though.
  - Matthew says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 11:44
    
    Ok thanks Harry. It’s only £6 cheaper so prob not worth the risk..
  - Rahaney says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 15:02
    
    What’s the code to get this? I’m NHS. Does it stack with status? Cheers
    - Matthew says:
      
      11 Nov11 November 15:12
      
      https://hfp2022.headforpoints.blog/2020/07/19/hilton-launches-hotel-discounts-for-uk-key-workers/
      - Rahaney says:
        
        11 Nov11 November 15:14
        
        Sorry Matthew, it’s the Marriott one please.
        Ta
- pacman says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 12:01
  
  It does. Booked the rate over August bank holiday at Hampton LCY and it posted as a qualifying stay.
  - Harry T says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 12:28
    
    Thanks, good to know.
    - Prune says:
      
      11 Nov11 November 14:09
      
      Yep certainly does. Am now diamond thanks to this!
      - Matthew says:
        
        11 Nov11 November 15:11
        
        Brill thanks
S says:

11 Nov11 November 11:35

Anyone using this route still without charges –

Hilton -> Bendy -> Seagulls
- Young L says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:54
  
  Sorry, what is Seagulls?
  - Sundar says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 11:57
    
    Do a bit of searching in the sit Young Padawan 🙂
    - blenz101 says:
      
      11 Nov11 November 12:05
      
      Seagulls = Brighton in HfP code!
      - TGLoyalty says:
        
        11 Nov11 November 16:06
        
        and football code 🙂
- Jane says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 12:35
  
  Can’t even get it to work with charges never mind without… just get an error message to try again later.
HEI says:

11 Nov11 November 11:36

Do the 15 elite nights on the Amex Marriott Bonvoy card count towards the lifetime elite nights total?
- Harry T says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:55
  
  Should do.
Alex says:

11 Nov11 November 11:50

Just rang Amex asking if they can offer me anything on my BAPP card. Been offered 2.5 avios for every £ spent for 3 months.
- Harry T says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 11:55
  
  So an extra 1 Avios per pound spent?
  - Aston100 says:
    
    11 Nov11 November 12:36
    
    Which is what I was offered last month.
    - Harry T says:
      
      11 Nov11 November 13:33
      
      Not as generous as the retention offers for Gold.
    - Alex says:
      
      11 Nov11 November 13:33
      
      Yes, I wasn’t really expecting anything so not upset with that.
- John says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 19:57
  
  Offered same last Friday
747_Brat says:

11 Nov11 November 11:59

Does any one know if using Bendy + Creation on World Remit would attract interest charges from Creation?
- Jonathan says:
  
  11 Nov11 November 19:46
  
  Yes. Will be charged the same as a cash withdrawal in my experience.
- cinereus says:
  
  12 Nov12 November 11:04
  
  Of course. Just look at the MCC.