The HfP chat thread – Saturday 9th October

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Harry T says:

9 Oct9 October 20:07

Public service announcement: if you’re unfortunate enough to be departing from Heraklion any time soon, bring a fan, a litre of water, and your best steely resolve. It’s an absolute shitshow.
- David says:
  
  10 Oct10 October 00:14
  
  Was perfectly fine for us two weeks ago, st least to Greek Island standards, though late flight back.
- Memesweeper says:
  
  10 Oct10 October 01:35
  
  Thanks for the heads up @HarryT
  
  I’ve had abysmal airside experiences at Chang Mai and Aquaba … advance notice is always helpful.
DZOO says:

9 Oct9 October 20:07

Apologies for the basic question but can you upgrade BA Hols PE with Avios (assuming availability in the desired class)?
- Harry T says:
  
  9 Oct9 October 20:08
  
  You should be able to upgrade to business if the underlying fare is the right fare class.
  - DZOO says:
    
    9 Oct9 October 20:32
    
    Thanks Harry T – will call up
Anuj says:

9 Oct9 October 20:22

Which isa?
Save East Coast Rewards says:

9 Oct9 October 20:23

I’m having issues with logging into IHG and I’ve never had a Creation credit card, the last IHG card I had was the one issued by Barclaycard.
AL says:

9 Oct9 October 20:27

Black pepper recommendations welcome. Strong flavours especially welcome!
- Can says:
  
  9 Oct9 October 21:05
  
  Have you checked the Amex offers?
- JDB says:
  
  9 Oct9 October 21:34
  
  Tellicherry
- HH says:
  
  9 Oct9 October 22:24
  
  Voatsiperifery. My Peugeot mill came with some from Madagascar, and I can’t go back to anything else now.
- Wollhouse says:
  
  10 Oct10 October 07:44
  
  Black malabar….they are VERY fiery, be cautious… if I can provide a link (Rob, remove if not appropriate – it’s my mum’s shop and they will ship to the UK ) drizzlesolives.com. They also do salts and oils (I have a slight addiction to the jalapeño) I get the malabar, the green and the pink and combine them in a mortar. Do NOT put the pink into a grinder, they’re too soft and will clog it!
Jason says:

9 Oct9 October 20:54

Anyone know if IHG free night from the credit card can be taken away, if a refund takes you back under the 10k spend. Thanks
David says:

9 Oct9 October 21:11

Anybody planning a mattress run at the Aberdeen Moxy – you get credited £7 a day – therefore you need to drink your body weight in beer before you leave !
- Tracy says:
  
  9 Oct9 October 21:49
  
  £7 credit for what?
  - David says:
    
    9 Oct9 October 22:05
    
    For breakfast I think
DaveL says:

9 Oct9 October 21:13

No one using for avios?!
- Super Secret Stuff says:
  
  9 Oct9 October 21:37
  
  Sometimes when there is a bigger bonus, not seen one in ages