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The HfP chat thread – Friday 9th April

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  • Doug M says:
    9 Apr9 April 11:07

    It does happen on my XPS 9370 (i7 8th Gen) which is black. But it doesn’t happen on XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 (i7 10th Gen) which is white. The surround is more textured, and it seems to stay clean. Not sure whether 2-in-1 is why, or newer model, but the screen is slightly recessed from bezel so doesn’t sit on the base when closed, as the other problem with the older design is the finger oil always making the screen dirty once it’s been closed.

  • HeadingForNoPoints says:
    9 Apr9 April 11:14

    Does closing a credit card on amex affect chances of approval on a new application? friend currently has 2 credit cards but would like to refer him for the platinum, I know from experience 2 credit cards is the limit, would it wise to cancel one of the credit cards or just leave it? he was previously denied the green charge card (not sure why) whilst holding a gold credit card

    • Lee says:
      9 Apr9 April 11:19

      Don’t think there is a 2 credit cards limit any more

    • TGLoyalty says:
      9 Apr9 April 13:09

      I have 2 charge and 2 credit. I’ve had 1 charge and 3 credit before (I hope I will again in May)

    • HeadingForNoPoints says:
      9 Apr9 April 13:26

      Would refer him for platinum or green charge, just wasn’t sure why he wasn’t approved for the green charge when he had gold credit (in good standing) a year ago.

  • Jamie says:
    9 Apr9 April 11:20

    Looks like BA cancelling LGW short haul today. Just had a couple flights to Nice in AUGUST moved to LHR.

    Is this the end of the line for BA at LGW?

    • GEORGE says:
      9 Apr9 April 11:26

      Having the same issue as well – not had formal confirmation of cancellations though

    • gasman says:
      9 Apr9 April 11:37

      Looks like it’s moving all the way up to October. My October half term Dalaman trip is now leaving from LHR

      • Louie says:
        9 Apr9 April 12:19

        Thanks for the heads up. LGW way more convenient for me but the earlier arrival time into LHR probably makes up for it.

    • PMG says:
      9 Apr9 April 11:47

      Exactly the same for flights in July…suits me well having to drive one hour less to get there though 🙂

    • Anna says:
      9 Apr9 April 11:55

      That would be handy for me as in the event we don’t go to AGP this summer it will save me 4 x cancellation fees.

    • Craig says:
      9 Apr9 April 12:01

      Been waiting for this to happen so I can book parking.

  • Pete M says:
    9 Apr9 April 11:31

    One has to love BA. Booking some flights using an FTV earlier – agent quotes £260. I tell her I can see it for £240, without hesitation she goes “fine, you can have it for £240″…

    • Aston100 says:
      9 Apr9 April 12:00

      Please tell me your response was “…err I mean £140, I saw it for £140… yes”.

      • Pete M says:
        9 Apr9 April 12:21

        Darn… this is why I am still only an apprentice at this game! 🙂

        • ChrisC says:
          9 Apr9 April 12:24

          That would be taking the proverbial

          I had something similar last year when the fare quoted was more than the online fare so I gently pointed that out. Agent asked if I was still in the quote and to come out if I was. Then miraculously her price dropped!

          • Phil says:
            9 Apr9 April 12:28

            Having been a revenue analyst for an airline, I can see how that would actually be the case.

    • Travel Strong says:
      9 Apr9 April 12:37

      I once paid £5 online to reserve a “1 ticket left at this price” Club Europe fair… to reveal that the “next” batch of tickets were substantially cheaper! So of course ditched my £5 reservation to sweep up the next ticket.

  • Waddle says:
    9 Apr9 April 11:35

    Are Black Lane bookings pre-paid? Have an Amex offer which expires before a planned journey and want to try to use it.

    • Sandra says:
      9 Apr9 April 13:07

      IME I have always been charged immediately after the trip but it’s a couple of years since I last used them

  • AnotherUser says:
    9 Apr9 April 11:45

    If anyone in Scotland fancies a cheap family city break, the Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Riverside is £40/night or 12,000 points for a family room at the end of the month. Would presumably work with the IHG offer for 5,000 points back on a 2 night stay too.

    The hotel’s fairly basic, but if you’re looking for a cheap family break it seems like a good deal!

  • Aston100 says:
    9 Apr9 April 12:05

    ***Would presumably work with the IHG offer for 5,000 points back on a 2 night stay too.***
    Sorry, where can I find details of this offer please?

  • marcw says:
    9 Apr9 April 12:05

    RIP Prince Philip

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