The HfP chat thread – Tuesday 10th August

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• Nomid says:

  10 Aug10 August 17:45

  Just got my flights to US cancelled. I plan to ask for a refund which includes 2-4-1 expecting Jan 2022. Any chance I can call and ask BA to swap the voucher in my other booking for Dec 2021 where voucher used has a longer validity?

  • Louise K says:

    10 Aug10 August 18:00

    Which flights, just out of interest?

  • Anna says:

    10 Aug10 August 20:25

    Someone reported doing this recently but it may depend on how amenable the CSA is.

• Yorkshire Rich says:

  10 Aug10 August 18:13

  Just had one night at the Hilton curio Cambridge. Was pretty good and was located around 10/15 minutes through a park to the bars/restaurants.
  We had a one bedroom apartment with cooking facilities and a dishwasher. The kitchen diner area was quite plush with one nice TV in there and then a nice TV in the bedroom.
  There were plenty of families staying and pool wasn’t really suitable for actually swimming, but also had a sauna and steam room.
  The bar area was quirky with a pool table and some games on the tables.

  I Would recommend

  • Rob says:

    10 Aug10 August 18:23

    Rhys was just there – review to follow next week.

• Ros says:

  10 Aug10 August 18:20

  Booked reward nights for the first time with the 5 for 4 with Hilton Gold, staying at Hilton Malta. Any experience on how they tend to treat reward nights with benefits? I.e. less favourably as not paying? Any tips on increasing chances on upgrade to executive room level?? Thanks all!

  • Harry T says:

    10 Aug10 August 18:28

    They shouldn’t treat you any differently but could potentially do so. Hilton Gold members aren’t eligible for lounge access if upgraded to executive rooms.

    • Pid says:

      10 Aug10 August 18:52

      I thought they were only entitled to lounge access if upgraded to an executive room. At least I have on many occasions.

      • Yorkie Aid says:

        10 Aug10 August 19:17

        The last time I stayed at Hilton Gatwick we were upgraded to Exec room with lounge access and I was only Silver at the time. Obviously very lucky then.

    • Ros says:

      10 Aug10 August 19:24

      Yes I thought you get lounge access if upgraded to executive level room??

    • Chris Heyes says:

      10 Aug10 August 19:26

      Harry T sorry to pull you up with your extensive knowledge
      But O Yes they are I’m Hilton Gold (never been higher)
      We three Are always up-graded to Executive Room or Suite
      and without fail given Executive Lounge access
      In all the years we have booked Hilton (and it’s a lot of years)
      whether a day or a week We get up-graded usually to a Suite although occasionally an Executive Room
      Never not been unless none at Hotel !

      • Ros says:

        10 Aug10 August 19:40

        @Chris Heyes, wow! What is your secret?? I’m really hoping we’d get lucky, may consider paying a supplement for upgrade if reasonable. I did email to enquire but there was a blunt, it will only be offered depending on availability on arrival! Which doesn’t give much hope

        • Chris Heyes says:

          10 Aug10 August 21:07

          Ros It’s not really a secret I’m Gold, Partners Gold her Brother isn’t
          The 3 of us go on Holiday together have done for years
          We always go when it’s off-peak
          Most if not all Hiltons only have a couple of 3 bedded rooms
          We always without fail book the 3 bedded room just below a Suite
          Because most Hiltons like to save their short supply of 3 bedded rooms for Family rooms
          I Purposely look for the 3 bedded room below a Suite booking BnB if necessary even though we’d get it free anyhow
          Depending which Hilton we are staying at I could tell you the room they are going to give us lol Hilton Gatwick Junior Suite, Athens 3rd floor or above Executive Suite, Sorrento 3rd or 4th corner Suite
          Funnily enough even at Sofitel Heathrow We book a three bedded room and before we arrive are e-mailed we have been moved to the Junior Suite
          What is amazing about that is we are only Classic with Accor
          I Think nearly every Hotel must have a shortage of 3 bedded rooms
          or want them for Family Rooms ?
          OR I have a secret even I don’t know lol ?

        • John says:

          11 Aug11 August 06:22

          Being a repeat guest of many years is the main factor in upgrades

      • Harry T says:

        10 Aug10 August 19:45

        I bow to the wisdom of the Hilton veterans – apologies for the misunderstanding on my part.

        • Lady London says:

          10 Aug10 August 21:28

          You’re obviously spending far too much time in nicer Marriotts Harry T 🙂

• ChrisC says:

  10 Aug10 August 18:40

  Quick Q re BA e-vouchers

  Have a flight booked using the TEAMGB1 voucher.

  If I claim an FTV for it do they give me the value of the gross or net cost of the original booking? Recall something in the T&Cs about vouchers but can’t remember the specifics

  • Harry T says:

    10 Aug10 August 19:45

    You’ll get what you actually paid.

    • Pete M says:

      10 Aug10 August 19:52

      Wasn’t like that with the Daily Mail offer last year, kerching! Sad they worked it out 😬

• GoodExperience says:

  10 Aug10 August 19:13

  Can anyone tell me their recent experience, regarding Covid requirements on travelling from the Uk to the Netherlands and back to london. I’ve spent the last hour reading online, but frankly it’s seems like a nightmare. Seems like we need a PCR Covid test before leaving as the Uk is considered very high risk without a variant and another PCR no more than 3 days-before returning and then a Day 2 test upon return. We are double vaccinated. Seems like a whole lot of complexity and expense for a 4 day trip. Any thoughts appreciated regarding where to get PCR done, if we do proceed.

  • Dayle says:

    10 Aug10 August 19:19

    That would be correct

    Without vax you would need another one day 8…

  • LS says:

    10 Aug10 August 19:45

    Mostly correct (and no problems if you do do what you’ve said). The test within 3 days of returning to UK can be a lateral flow, bought In the UK prior to leaving. This is better than PCR as it is quicker, cheaper, and allows you to, erm, self-manage the situation if you are positive.

  • Harry T says:

    10 Aug10 August 19:47

    You do not need a covid test to enter the Netherlands from the UK, if you’re fully vaccinated, as of August 8th. Check the FCDO page for an explanation of the recent changes. For returning to the UK, you require a predeparture test (rapid antigen) and a day 2 test after you arrive (PCR), as it’s an Amber list country and you are fully vaccinated.

  • charlie says:

    10 Aug10 August 20:27

    Regardless of testing requirements prior to flight out and back, you are subject to self-quarantine unless you fall under an exemption https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/self-quarantine/exceptions-mandatory-quarantine

    • GoodExperience says:

      10 Aug10 August 21:38

      Charlie, I can obtain an exemption for self-quarantine due to visiting family. Harry T, are you sure as from what I read, the uk is classified as a very high risk country outside the EU, therefore requiring a negative Covid test prior to entry. Thanks LS, I will check that out.

• Craig says:

  10 Aug10 August 19:27

  Hoping someone can help, what are the rules if someone flies into the UK in the morning and back out the same afternoon? Obviously the fit to fly would work for both flights but what about day 2?

  • Craig says:

    10 Aug10 August 19:34

    Also, would a fit to fly taken in France be good for both flights?

    • Craig says:

      10 Aug10 August 19:41

      Ignore me, no fit to fly for the return!

  • Stephen says:

    10 Aug10 August 22:40

    You fill in Passenger Locator Form and there is an option for transit exemption. You need a test within 3 days prior to arrival in UK (even if transiting), but no need for Day 2/8 tests. I used my test for arrival into UK for entry into Croatia too

    • John says:

      11 Aug11 August 06:23

      Is a day trip a transit? If you are going back to where you started

• Simon says:

  10 Aug10 August 19:29

  Hi has anyone been using HSBC PWE and Curve metal with HMRC recently and getting points or is this one over?

  • Nigel W says:

    11 Aug11 August 08:23

    Seems like it is over from my own and several other’s experience.

• Allan says:

  10 Aug10 August 19:45

  Any experience of whether Windows at Galvin at Hilton Park lane will trigger the Amex £50 off £200?

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