The HfP chat thread – Sunday 9th May

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• Rob says:

  9 May9 May 08:46

  What’s the most anybody has ever earned on here in a year through a cash back card?
  Genuinely interested.
  Cheers

  • TGLoyalty says:

    9 May9 May 09:18

    How longs a piece of string?

    I imagine there are people who have earned £10k plus from a 1.25% card and a load of google ads to pay for.

    • Rob says:

      9 May9 May 10:05

      I got £240 off my MBNA card last year, which was mainly HfP non-UK spend at 0.5%, plus some holiday spend.

      • TGLoyalty says:

        9 May9 May 10:22

        And of course you’ll be declaring that to the tax man as a rebate on business spend 😉

  • Ben says:

    9 May9 May 10:55

    I got about £850 last year.. helped by the additional 1% for a month in Oct- Nov

  • The Urbanite says:

    9 May9 May 11:40

    Seen a screenshot of someone who earned around £30k over 6 months or so on one card!

    • Rob says:

      9 May9 May 14:45

      Don’t underestimate how much someone whose business is dependant on Google and Facebook advertising can spend, although I accept that looks a bit toppy even for that.

• Frankie says:

  9 May9 May 09:12

  Do you think I can assume alcohol will be available in the BA lounges from 17th May as indoor dining and drinking returns that day?

  • TGLoyalty says:

    9 May9 May 09:19

    Should be able to as a lounge wouldn’t need exemptions

  • Andrew says:

    9 May9 May 09:19

    If it isn’t, BA are really taking the P with their Covid excuses.

• Kevin C says:

  9 May9 May 09:13

  10% back at Paul has turned up today on a variety of Amex cards including new ones that weren’t getting offers yet. In-store only until 2/6/21

  • mark2 says:

    9 May9 May 10:11

    Probably the only thing that I miss about working in Central London (eight years ago).

    • Crafty says:

      9 May9 May 23:04

      +1

• Kazim says:

  9 May9 May 09:13

  Hit the spend threshold on the Platinum card 2 weeks ago but still no sign of the 50k MR points. Any idea how long they usually take to post?

  • Amit says:

    9 May9 May 09:41

    A lot of discussion re this. Amex will say up to 90 days, but usually the bonus hit once you reach the threshold spend (exc annual fee)

  • Benilyn says:

    9 May9 May 10:19

    I got mine the same day it went over the £4k Mark on the tracker.

• James says:

  9 May9 May 09:17

  Does anyone know when Sofitel Heathrow plan to reopen?

  • Anna says:

    9 May9 May 09:19

    I think it’s being used as a quarantine hotel at the moment, so I would guess it’ll be when it’s no longer needed for that.

    • James says:

      9 May9 May 09:25

      Thanks Anna. What would be the next best option for T5?

      • JamesW says:

        9 May9 May 09:49

        We use the T2 Hilton even when flying from T5. It’s so easy just to walk from hotel to the free train that whisks you to T5 is a matter of minutes.

    • Travel Strong says:

      9 May9 May 09:51

      Thistle was the only other ‘connected’ option due to the pods, not sure if they have started running again though or whether that would convince me to stay there. I feel like high rated bath road hotels + Bus, or T2\T3 hilton + Train are best options.

• Sean says:

  9 May9 May 09:24

  Data point: Virgin credit card points arrived this morning.

  • Jayne says:

    9 May9 May 13:08

    You do realise this will be different for everyone as based on statement date?

    • Sean says:

      9 May9 May 13:47

      yes – but a number of people commented last few days that they were waiting, like me.

• Chrism20 says:

  9 May9 May 09:30

  There is apparently a new Esso/Nectar promo coming soon where you can swap 300 points for 5p off per litre of fuel.

  The lad in the petrol station didn’t know the start date but apparently the POS has arrived for it.

  Pretty boring offer tbh

• Travel Strong says:

  9 May9 May 09:40

  @Lady London. Late reply to Havana query on friday: Not sure there is anywhere really top notch in old havana due to the economy and infrastructure – set your expectations to a lower standard than elsewhere in the world. The Capri and Nacional met expectations, and I chose to stay there due to the history. Both are a fair walk from the center, and you can’t expect much luxury, 24/7 AC, or more than a couple of LED’s lighting the bathroom. The shared areas do get more investment, and are great for settling down for an evening of rum and local musicians. I think if I ever went again I would opt for the Casa accommodation options instead, and try for more varied experiences than the hotel life.
  Interested if anyone here has a havana accommodation experience they would highly recommend?

  • Craig says:

    9 May9 May 09:51

    It’s been a while and I wouldn’t recommend where we stayed. I would add though for Havana take a couple of torches that you can stand up, toilet roll and if you are staying at one of the government run hotels to take some sheets!

    • Cabal of rabid baboons says:

      9 May9 May 11:41

      For the proper Havana experience its got to be a Casa, its the most fascinating and friendly place we’ve ever visited. Stay near the Prado.

      • chabuddy geezy says:

        9 May9 May 11:45

        I stayed in a great Casa in Vedado many years ago. There is a four points by sheraton now, but the reviews are not great.

  • Hotelier says:

    9 May9 May 12:48

    Definitely recommend to stay in someone’s house ( Airbnb …). Stayed in plaza vieja, top floor with balcony to the square, better than any hotel. Stayed for a week in total beginning and end of trip and learnt so much … the last days were spent being part of the family… supermarket, doctor visits, family meals, speaking Spanish makes the whole experience more interesting.
    For nice hotels Kempinski Gran Manzana & Iberostar Parque Central my favourites.

    • Hugh says:

      9 May9 May 22:23

      We went to Havana in Nov 2019 using our Avios from the earlier amazing Iberia offer. We stayed in 2 different Casa’s and would recommend that as the perfect way to see the old town and experience Cuba.

  • Lady London says:

    9 May9 May 15:58

    Thanks to all

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