The HfP chat thread – Tuesday 21st September

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• Chrism20 says:

  21 Sep21 September 10:32

  How do you book assistance on BA? Can it be done online or do I need to call to do it?

  I’m doing EDI/LCY with my mum and she will need a wheelchair and probably ambulift.

  Thanks

  • AL says:

    21 Sep21 September 10:37

    Details at https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/disability-assistance/how-to-request-assistance but, in essence, you can do it in Manage My Booking. You need to give at least 48 hours’ notice.

    • Chrism20 says:

      21 Sep21 September 10:39

      Thanks

      • Spurs drive me mad says:

        21 Sep21 September 10:47

        I’ve always done mine in MMB … if memory serves me correctly option 2 is what Mum will need.

• Richie says:

  21 Sep21 September 10:37

  Can you take a lateral flow covid-19 test kit in your hand luggage or does it need to be checked in?

  • StevieKicks says:

    21 Sep21 September 10:39

    Fine in hand luggage, put the liquid in your liquid bag if possible

  • Duncan says:

    21 Sep21 September 10:39

    You can, but you may need to put the vial of test solution in with your liquids.

    • Richie says:

      21 Sep21 September 10:44

      Thanks. I’m flying on Friday afternoon, any suggestions for reliable delivery providers?

      • Phil says:

        21 Sep21 September 10:52

        Qured were quick for us. They used Amazon for fulfilment.

      • Duncan says:

        21 Sep21 September 10:52

        I used Chronomics and didn’t have any problems, but only one data point. Shipped with DPD next day, so they should have no problem getting to you by Friday. https://www.chronomics.com/test-to-return

        • J says:

          21 Sep21 September 11:29

          Our Chronomics experience has been awful. Four tests ordered – one leaving the UK test didn’t register, so the day before travel was very stressful trying to get it sorted. And one returning to the UK test box was empty. They have not responded to messages about it, so we need to arrange a test abroad before return. Of the 2 out of 4 that did work, they were great…

        • Beardless Hipster says:

          21 Sep21 September 12:17

          Chronomics now reduced to £18.80

      • AFKAE says:

        21 Sep21 September 14:08

        Both C19 and Prenetics have done next day delivery for me very recently.

• xcalx says:

  21 Sep21 September 10:38

  When do BAP avios sweep over to the BAEC account. Thanks

  • Grant says:

    21 Sep21 September 11:00

    Couple of days prior to statement usually

    • xcalx says:

      21 Sep21 September 11:07

      Thank you

• Peggerz says:

  21 Sep21 September 10:43

  Good Morning.
  I have a stay at the Hilton T4 soon. I’ll be there from about 2pm and away v early next morning for a flight. With the connection to T4 closed etc is it worth walking into Bedfont/Feltham (1 mile?) and, if so, any recommendations for pubs/food? Thanks……

  • Cats are best says:

    21 Sep21 September 12:03

    From long ago memory, it’s a pretty grim area for walking until you can get away from the main road, I’m not sure there are any crossing points nearby.

    If you’ve hours to kill and want to get out, I’d be more inclined to walk along the access road to the terminal and then get the tube into town, plenty of good places in the Gloucester Road – South Kensington (station closed but it’s a short walk from Gloucester Road station) – Knightsbridge area, all on the Piccadilly line. Or change at Turnham Green and get the tube down to Richmond, if the weather is good you can stroll by the river or the green, and there are some great places to eat outside.

    • Save East Coast Rewards says:

      21 Sep21 September 15:50

      Heathrow T4 tube closed so would need to get a bus. The Piccadilly line only stops at Turnham Green early morning and late evening so you’re likely to have to change at Hammersmith for a District line to Richmond

  • Sam G says:

    21 Sep21 September 13:00

    The lobby area is actually quite pleasant to sit for a drink/food but Hilton prices. Easy enough to get the bus into Feltham there is a bus stop just opposite, I wouldn’t walk it personally not very pleasant. But nothing much of note to offer there tbh just the usual small town centre type shops. You could go to the Green Man at Hatton Cross decent enough pub grub.

  • Peggerz says:

    21 Sep21 September 14:39

    Thanks for the replies.

• Andrew H says:

  21 Sep21 September 10:46

  Curve is getting a bit confusing with it’s rewards

  Some are if you use the card – like Airtime

  Some are if you visit the site through them only – like T.C.B etc

  • Rob says:

    21 Sep21 September 11:13

    Agree, it is a mess.

  • John says:

    21 Sep21 September 11:44

    Which other cards are like that?

  • Kai says:

    21 Sep21 September 12:15

    Revolut too I think

• Ollie says:

  21 Sep21 September 11:06

  I’ve read there have been some issues calling the US BA number at midnight to try and secure flights, with them not being willing/able to book Avois redemptions. Has anyone done this recently, and if so, which number did you use?

• Scottydogg says:

  21 Sep21 September 11:17

  Flying out of Gatwick North next month.
  We have priority passes (that we havent got much use out of)
  Our flight out is late so we were wanting to get into No1 lounge , are they still doing the thing where you have to pay £5 to pre book of have they scrapped that for now ?
  I dont fancy going to that Club Aspire one down stairs as i found that place pretty depressing and ive never actually seen the My Lounge open !

  • Travel Strong says:

    21 Sep21 September 13:27

    Check the priority pass app for the latest lounge opening times. Chances are, the lounge is closed if you are on a late flight.
    (And may need to check again closer to the time)

• QwertyKnowsBest says:

  21 Sep21 September 11:21

  Morning, summing up the will to call BA to rebook (for when US open) a Avios/BA Amex companion booking. I cannot remember the best number to call BA on? Silver but last time called Silver they instructed me to call another number for Avios booking.

  Thanks for any help.

  • Nicky says:

    21 Sep21 September 11:30

    I always ring the silver number and then press for new bookings and then press for Avios bookings

    • QwertyKnowsBest says:

      21 Sep21 September 12:07

      Thank Nicky.

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