The HfP chat thread – Thursday 15th April

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KBuffett says:

15 Apr15 April 15:11

Looking for a 3-4 night UK self catering stay for next weekend (two adults). Does anyone have good recommendations? Perhaps Cornwall or Cotswolds. Prefer modern/luxury as opposed to rustic, but we understand we can’t be too fussy given the current circumstances.
- Blindman says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 15:16
  
  Would any of these float your boat?
  
  https://www.lodgeswithhottubs.org.uk/
  - KBuffett says:
    
    15 Apr15 April 15:18
    
    Thanks, looks promising!
- memesweeper says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 15:28
  
  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/holiday-cottages
  
  https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book
Mco says:

15 Apr15 April 15:15

In regards to the daily 40th anniversary globe spins. I have won around 16k across three family accounts. Do you guys think they will post though as technically it’s only for US residents.
- AJA says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 17:42
  
  Well done you but as for points posting I think it depends on what address you have on your AAdvantage profiles. If you do not have a US address I think you will find that they will not post or if they do you risk them being cancelled. Please do report back if you are successful. Much as I’d like to participate non-US residents are ineligible so I decided not to bother. YMMV
Ste Cox says:

15 Apr15 April 15:34

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this, I have just had an email from Amex saying my Plat card has been removed from Google Pay and sure enough its gone, I re added it this morning after getting the same email.

Using the card through Google Pay has been a bit hit and miss recently as well with it not working when other cards do and the physical card also works.
- MW says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 15:50
  
  It’s a Google glitch – happened to me last night, added the card back and it got taken off.
  
  Phoned up Amex and they said there is a problem that should be fixed “soon” – suggested re-adding the card tomorrow.
  - Ste Cox says:
    
    15 Apr15 April 15:52
    
    Thanks
Benilyn says:

15 Apr15 April 15:39

To open a seperate MR account, can you just register using a different login?
- Benilyn says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 15:39
  
  That is for the new card that I just got
- Travel Strong says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 18:09
  
  Has always merged anyway for me when registering on seperate logins – i.e. still only one MR account per person. I’ve heard of it failing to link up, but not experienced it.
mart says:

15 Apr15 April 15:55

Anyone got the link for the page for 3000/5000 MR points for the first 5 supps added to a gold/plat biz card?
- Benilyn says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 16:20
  
  It just will randomly appear, try after a few hours, or diff browser / IP. Half the time its there, half the time its not for me.
  But AFAIK you don’t need to click via that link anyway, you can just add supp card in account settings (Add someone to card), but maybe play it safe ha 😀
- DT says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 16:37
  
  https://www.americanexpress.com/uk/benefits/supplementary-cards/
  - DT says:
    
    15 Apr15 April 16:38
    
    Oops sorry I just re-read your comment and realised you were looking for the business card supp page
Nigel W says:

15 Apr15 April 16:39

What are HFPers experiences of doing a S75 claim with Curve? Looks like I need to do one regarding Tokyo Olympic tickets.
- Scallder says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 16:49
  
  I had to do one against Aegean as they had only partly refunded some flexible flights which we cancelled last year. They were very good, kept me up to date, were up front that it could take a while once submitted, but ultimately got the money back.
  
  I had forwarded onto them all email documents right at the start of the process, but all in all was very happy with them.
- Harry T says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 16:50
  
  It’s not a credit card, so you can’t claim using section 75. You may be able to do a chargeback.
- Lady London says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 17:28
  
  Curve is not a credit card. Section 75 is a statute that only applies to UK credit cards. Curve is a debit card.
  
  I am unsure how Curve handles chargeback.
- Carol says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 18:18
  
  I have done a chargeback twice with Curve. They were very helpful and kept me updated regularly, and refunded my money earlier than they had estimated.
BrianTRG says:

15 Apr15 April 16:53

I have a IHG credit card free night to use by end Aug. I am Platinum. My partner is Spire Ambassador. Is there a work around for me to book my free night under her IHG number (and thus get the on property benefits associated with her account)? Thanks
- Peter K says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 16:58
  
  I’m pretty sure the free night cert is linked to your account, so no.
- Kai says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 17:04
  
  Showing her membership card at check-in should be fine
Zoe says:

15 Apr15 April 17:31

I have just been thinking about some of those massive queues coming back through Heathrow. Wouldn’t it be sad if some of those merchant bankers who have just been on holiday, sorry I mean essential travel to the Maldives over Easter got caught up for an hour or six.
- Tim says:
  
  15 Apr15 April 19:02
  
  Imagine allowing jealousy to dictate how you feel about people you don’t know and aren’t connected to. Border queues are an embarrassment and will prevent the re-boot of tourism at a time it needs it most. The eventual victims are people like you. The culprits are not some bankers you’ve made up.
  - Zoe says:
    
    15 Apr15 April 19:15
    
    Sorry if I offended you Tim. This kind of referred back to some comments a few weeks ago when Rob said that most of his kids classmates were in the Maldives or Caribbean. When I asked if there was a good word for parents who were happy to show their kids that this was acceptable behaviour someone suggested ‘merchant bankers’. To be clear I’m not jealous of someone who acts in that way, I feel sorry for their kids who will be getting lots of mixed messages about ethics.
    - TGLoyalty says:
      
      15 Apr15 April 20:07
      
      Ethics is an interesting concept when tories have used the situation to line their and their friends pockets.
    - Rob says:
      
      15 Apr15 April 20:17
      
      My daughter told me tonight that she’s sitting on her own in class now because the girl who is usually next to her is isolating after three weeks in Bali over Easter ….
      - Pete M says:
        
        15 Apr15 April 20:20
        
        Good that they’re isolating I guess!
      - kitten says:
        
        15 Apr15 April 22:04
        
        Would have thought it was Bali that was isolating after the surge in cases in Dubai just after Christmas….
        Miaow.
    - Number9 says:
      
      16 Apr16 April 08:14
      
      Don’t think some people are understanding rhyming slang for “ merchant bankers” .