The HfP chat thread – Saturday 6th March

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Ron says:

6 Mar6 March 20:41

AA domestic First from LAX to HNL, is that 140 tier points or 210 tier points? Thanks.
- E14 says:
  
  6 Mar6 March 20:53
  
  140 changed a few years back
  
  Note Hawaii has more strict Covid requirements
  
  See if you can get the 777 out of DFW way nicer if you can work that in ** not checked to see what AA is currently operating
John W says:

6 Mar6 March 21:16

I read somewhere today that Seychelles are opening up to UK travellers end of March . If lockdown restrictions are lifted end of month also , can we fly to Seyshelles ?
I was thinking end April ?
What will the restrictions be on return to UK ?
Probably getting excited too early
- A says:
  
  6 Mar6 March 22:56
  
  If it’s legal to travel then yes however we don’t yet know what quarantine restrictions there will be on return back to the UK. My own feeling is that the eventual rules will be such that unless you have both doses of the vaccine, you will face significant annoyance on travel to various countries or on return to the UK in terms of restrictions
- TGLoyalty says:
  
  7 Mar7 March 00:06
  
  They might allow you to enter but it’s up to your nation to let you leave.
  
  Currently in England god abroad for leisure will be prohibited until May 17th at the earliest.
  - meta says:
    
    7 Mar7 March 00:46
    
    Seychelles is on the red list, so that means hotel quarantine. I think they will stay for a while on the list despite Seychelles having vaccinated nearly 70% of their small population.
    - John W says:
      
      7 Mar7 March 06:24
      
      Thanks mega and TG
- Rob says:
  
  7 Mar7 March 10:03
  
  Under current law then, yes, you can fly because it will be legal to leave home. Some new legislation is expected to make it legal to leave home but not enter an airport, however.
Alan says:

6 Mar6 March 21:21

I am also getting a unrecognised card error when trying to buy Premium Bonds on Bendy business metal.

Is this a known problem that is likely to resolve itself, or do I need to contact Curve.

Thanks
- Travel Strong says:
  
  6 Mar6 March 21:49
  
  Curve can’t fix the rejection, and it’s unlkely to resolve for commercial cards – but you can ask them for a personal card instead.
  - Alan says:
    
    6 Mar6 March 22:31
    
    Thanks, I will try that.
  - Anna says:
    
    7 Mar7 March 13:37
    
    Is it likely to resolve for personal cards or should I just ask for a replacement?!
Crafty says:

7 Mar7 March 09:38

You can exchange NatWest Rewards for JL Vouchers with a 4% boost.