The HfP chat thread – Monday 14th June

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• PMG says:

  14 Jun14 June 14:48

  Yes – took the subscription with Avios bous on the 8th June and had the credit post on the 12th.
  At the time when I took out the subscription it seemed like it would not stack (Avios + Amex Offer), but eventually did 🙂

  • David D says:

    14 Jun14 June 15:04

    Can I ask which link you used?

    • PMG says:

      14 Jun14 June 15:26

      It was just the one that Rob published in his article:
      https://hfp2022.headforpoints.blog/2021/06/04/18000-avios-economist-subscription/

      To be honest, I was close to cancelling again when it seemed like it would not stack but glad I did not…

• Ja says:

  14 Jun14 June 15:14

  If I have a couple of credit cards that I don’t use, should I close them or keep them. I’m asking with regard to what it does for your credit rating

  Thanks

  • Rob says:

    14 Jun14 June 15:38

    You keep your longest held card open, because longevity with one institution is seen as a good thing on your credit file.

    In terms of benefits, most long-term HfP readers will regret cancelling a card which is no longer available to new cardholders, only to find that it is now far better than any other card on the market. My old Marriott and IHG Premium Mastercards fall into this category.

    • Mr(s) Entitled says:

      14 Jun14 June 15:51

      I miss you Hilton CC!

      • AJA says:

        14 Jun14 June 17:18

        I like my Hilton CC 🙂

      • Yorkieflyer says:

        14 Jun14 June 18:32

        Me too

        • Yorkieflyer says:

          14 Jun14 June 18:32

          Miss it that is🧐

    • Chris Heyes says:

      14 Jun14 June 22:27

      Rob Yes I agree Credit Cards get worse not better as years pass, but another problem is you can keep the Card not just Credit Cards Tesco Clubcard comes to mind Grandfathered rate but withdrawn even for existing holders

• Lloyd Buck says:

  14 Jun14 June 15:34

  Wondering if anyone else is unable to log in to Heathrow Rewards at the moment? For a couple of weeks I’ve been getting an error saying that ‘the service is temporarily unavailable…we are working to resolve this…check back soon’.

  • Rob says:

    14 Jun14 June 15:54

    Yes, has been down for a while. App still shows your balance.

  • Joints&Piles says:

    14 Jun14 June 16:27

    Been down for at least 6 weeks now. Much longer and my points will expire before I get chance to transfer out. Not impressed.

• Waddle says:

  14 Jun14 June 15:46

  Got an email from VS saying my vouchers have been extended.

• Ste C says:

  14 Jun14 June 15:47

  Just had an email from Virgin saying they are extending my vouchers again:

  “we want to give you peace of mind by further extending your Flying Club vouchers, giving you a full 18 months extention in total. As before, all these changes will be applied to your account automatically, there is no need to do anything or contact us. ”

  I cant remember how long they were extended for in the past though so not 100% sure as to when they now expire.

  • WaynedP says:

    14 Jun14 June 16:09

    Around 20th August last year, they were extended “by a further 6 months, giving a full year extension in total” for everybody, I believe.

    3 weeks ago, I got an email advising a 3 month extension to Tier Status, and “further extension to vouchers, giving a full 18 months extension in total.”

    I wasn’t sure if that was for everybody, or targetted at me because I had just triggered another voucher.

  • TripRep says:

    14 Jun14 June 19:46

    Got the same email from VS extending vouchers for a further 18 months

    Let’s hope BA follow suit in the next few days.

    • FFoxSake says:

      14 Jun14 June 19:51

      Extended for a further 6 months (i.e. 18 months in total)

• Josh says:

  14 Jun14 June 15:54

  Does anyone know if BA cancel your flight, which was booked on a 2-4-1 during their avios sale, will the voucher be reinstated? Been on hold now for 1 hour and I’m losing the will to live

  • Rob says:

    14 Jun14 June 16:06

    If still in date, yes.

  • pauldb says:

    14 Jun14 June 16:15

    But do you really want that: when does your voucher expire? You can check under Manage My Account -> eVouchers. No point getting back an expired voucher.

    You may be able to push back a 50% off booking but BA don’t make it easy.

  • Anna says:

    14 Jun14 June 16:28

    If BA has cancelled your flight you should be able to get a refund online via MMB. You will only get the avios you paid back though, so you might want to try moving the dates instead. If this isn’t an option, a FTV will extend your 241 until April 2023 if it’s due to expire before you can use it.

• Mark says:

  14 Jun14 June 16:05

  Bendy (Solihull) to premium bonds – has it stopped working?

  • Magarathea says:

    14 Jun14 June 16:15

    Tried yesterday and it failed but tried again today and it went through fine.

    • Mark says:

      14 Jun14 June 16:17

      Hmm thanks. Will try again. Curve app shows that it has gone through but not the case really.

      As authorisation of your debit card was declined you may wish to contact your card issuer.

      • Mark says:

        14 Jun14 June 16:18

        Also showing as ‘pending’ on my Creation app. Not sure how that will affect my CC limits if I try again tomorrow and it goes through.

  • Aston100 says:

    14 Jun14 June 17:01

    Worked for me over the weekend.

• KS says:

  14 Jun14 June 16:12

  Anyone able to try out the Amex FHR prepaid booking and whether it credits towards hotel nights? I suspect not, but looking for a confirmation either way before I make a few bookings.

  • TGLoyalty says:

    14 Jun14 June 17:02

    They are booked via Expedia so it is almost certain they won’t.

    • KS says:

      14 Jun14 June 19:06

      Thanks, I agree. Just tried booking a stay and got this line on checkout page: “Please note, most hotel loyalty programmes cannot be used on a prepaid, third party booking.”

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