The HfP chat thread – Saturday 2nd October

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• BJ says:

  2 Oct2 October 12:28

  HfP Kindle Unlimited readers: 2 Months free ATM,just Googling ‘Kindle Unlimited should bring up the page. Might also work if you just sign in and access it from within your account.

  • Lady London says:

    2 Oct2 October 15:07

    Is this the one where you don’t keep the books after the trial, or is that Audible?

    • QFFlyer says:

      2 Oct2 October 15:42

      That’s Kindle unlimited (normal Kindle you keep the books you purchase), everything you buy/get with Audible, you keep.

    • BJ says:

      2 Oct2 October 17:55

      @LadyLondon, it’s as QF explained. With audible just be sure to use up any credits before cancelling subscription or you lose them. There is a good guide to getting the best out of audible on MSE. Kindle Unlimited is essentially a library while audible is essentially a store. Now that most audiobooks are unabridged I have come to love audible as you can listen whilst doing mundane chores. New Reacher book out 26/10, not do good as tge early years anymore though.

• BuildBackBetter says:

  2 Oct2 October 12:38

  Morrisons sold.
  RIP 10% deals and the multi-stacking.

  • Sloth says:

    2 Oct2 October 13:30

    I think more to the point RIP Morrison’s…bet it won’t be around in 20 years time…

  • Andrew says:

    2 Oct2 October 14:00

    Got my 10% deal at Sainsbury’s on BoS and 5% on MBNA.

• James says:

  2 Oct2 October 13:07

  Does anyone know if my wife signs up for the Amex Bonvoy card, for the bonus that I can’t get, can the points and night credits go to my Bonvoy account in my name?

  • Rob says:

    2 Oct2 October 15:02

    No, but she can ring up and transfer the points to you for free. Can’t transfer the 15 nights.

• Saiz says:

  2 Oct2 October 13:08

  BA cancelled our flightd to Istanbul in July. Can I ask for a full refund or do I have to take a FTV?

  • Richie says:

    2 Oct2 October 13:08

    You must be offered a refund.

    • Saiz says:

      2 Oct2 October 13:54

      Thanks.

    • ChasP says:

      2 Oct2 October 14:16

      you are entitled to choose between a refund, rebooking to a time of your choice or a rerouting on another airline – what you are offered by BA (esp initially) is a different question

  • Lady London says:

    2 Oct2 October 15:10

    Can also choose own preferred date to rebook to, whenever, and without needing avios seat availability even if you’d used avios for all or part of your booking.

• Josu says:

  2 Oct2 October 13:22

  sorry for the repeated question but hoping for a definitive answer!

  Does beardy charge cash advance fees instantly or do we need to wait until the statement? Current have a pending transaction that might be classed as cash advance but would like to know when I can say for certain before spending more.

  Thanks

  • SteveJ says:

    2 Oct2 October 13:26

    Statement

  • Reney says:

    2 Oct2 October 13:44

    I thought that used to be instant? It was the interest that was statement…

    • SteveJ says:

      2 Oct2 October 15:06

      Good point!

  • Harry T says:

    2 Oct2 October 14:21

    Instant, in my experience from a while back.

• Can says:

  2 Oct2 October 13:28

  Wife plans to fly to NYC with our toddler to visit family during Christmas. We were wondering how strict the mask policy for 3y olds aboard. We’ve heard a lot of stupid horror stories, and wondering if any of you have had any experience?

  • Anna says:

    2 Oct2 October 13:48

    It depends on the airline, some mandate for over 2, some for over 5 etc.

  • Froggee says:

    2 Oct2 October 13:56

    It varies by airline so nobody will be able to offer definitive help.

  • Harry T says:

    2 Oct2 October 14:22

    Why would a three year old need to wear a mask?

    • John says:

      2 Oct2 October 15:25

      Because Team Biden said so

  • GHT says:

    2 Oct2 October 14:34

    Just fly BA, children under 11 exempt from requirement to wear a mask

    • Andrew says:

      2 Oct2 October 14:40

      Quote from “The Washington Post”, 28th September:-

      “If TSA’s age limit is lower than a foreign air carrier’s age limit, the TSA age requirement applies and the younger child must wear a mask,” spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said in an email.

      That means foreign tourists who may have traveled under less-strict rules outside of the United States will need to prepare young kids to mask up for any visit to the country once the widespread travel ban is lifted in early November.

      • Froggee says:

        2 Oct2 October 16:15

        Wow. I missed that.

      • Can says:

        2 Oct2 October 19:40

        That’s the problem exactly. But I am wondering how much that will be enforced in reality in nonUS airlines.

        • Lyn says:

          2 Oct2 October 20:55

          That may apply only to domestic flights within the US, where I think the rule is indeed that children over 2 must wear masks.

• GaryE says:

  2 Oct2 October 13:33

  Booked the Hyatt Andaz via Emyr – is there a way of spending the F&B credit of $100 on lunch and drinks after you have checked out. Going out with friends for dinner and breakfast is included, but unless we get a late checkout out hotel tab will have been closed. Any suggestions appreciated

  • meta says:

    2 Oct2 October 14:35

    Just ask the hotel not to close the folio until later, but vacate the room.

    • N says:

      2 Oct2 October 16:20

      +1

      Easily done

  • Ikaz says:

    2 Oct2 October 16:19

    I used it on lunch on checkout day when I stayed there

    • GaryE says:

      2 Oct2 October 17:17

      Were you able to check out after lunch – or did they allow you to keep your hotel folio open until then?

  • Crafty says:

    3 Oct3 October 11:36

    Be aware that service charges at F&B outlets must be paid by you and cannot be funded by the credit.

• aviosnewbie says:

  2 Oct2 October 13:41

  thanks to everyone who posted about LA yesterday – so I booked flights and we’ll be spending 8 days over Christmas. I also booked 2 nights using the Ambassador certificate at the Intercontinental in Downtown LA. My other nights are still open, and I’m thinking it will be good to split the stay somewhere else than just downtown. Are there any hotel recommendations? – I’m thinking of beverly hills or hollywood…going by the comments yesterday, I’ll probably not rent a car for the entire trip (maybe just for a day). Should we consider a day trip somewhere, or is there enough in LA for 8 days? thanks again!

  • Kevin C says:

    2 Oct2 October 15:01

    Hilton Beverly Hills is worth a look.

    I like the area of West Hollywood. Some great hotels in that area. Sunset Marquis, Sunset Tower are two. You could always stay a couple of nights in Santa Monica.

  • Richie says:

    2 Oct2 October 15:24

    Consider some nights around Newport Beach.

  • Simon says:

    2 Oct2 October 22:01

    West Hollywood Edition is very nice if you have any Bonvoy points to redeem.

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