The HfP chat thread – Sunday 17th October

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• Ranga says:

  17 Oct17 October 14:21

  Thanks all for the advice in this thread. Possibly a very obvious question so sorry! If I am using 2 BAPP vouchers on a booking for 4 people, do all 4 need to be in the same cabin, or can i do two in business and the other two in premium?

  Thanks again!

  • AJA says:

    17 Oct17 October 14:33

    I think it’s the same as a cash booking and has to be the same cabin as primary cardholder whose 2-4-1 is being used. This is the same as an single 2-4-1, same cabin, same route and same flight.

  • Mattb says:

    17 Oct17 October 15:10

    I think you could only do this if the 241s were in different names and you made separate bookings.

• Nathan says:

  17 Oct17 October 14:32

  Hi would anyone here know why BA is only selling tickets to Bangkok from January to April are they scrapping the route after April?

  Many thanks

  • AJA says:

    17 Oct17 October 14:34

    I believe its a seasonal route now ie not all year around.

    • Nathan says:

      17 Oct17 October 14:59

      Ok thanks for the reply.

• babyg_wc says:

  17 Oct17 October 14:52

  The new no testing required (for Portugal) felt weird, but we flew through check in (PLF and Vax status pre uploaded to BA MMB). As a bonus I was even allowed an extra guest into the first lounge this morning!

• Louise says:

  17 Oct17 October 15:04

  Looking for a new non-Amex credit card for husband while he takes his 24 month Amex break – we already have IHG and not really interested in Virgin – any other suggestions? Ideally want one that would enable collection or conversion to hotel or BA flight points. Thanks

  • SteveJ says:

    17 Oct17 October 15:20

    Qualify for HSBC premier current account? If so the World Elite card ticks your boxes.

    • Louise says:

      17 Oct17 October 16:10

      Not an option unfortunately, but thanks!

  • Peter K says:

    17 Oct17 October 15:23

    I know you said you’re not interested in Virgin, but you could take the card to ultimately convert points into IHG or Hilton.

    • Harrier25 says:

      17 Oct17 October 16:02

      I agree, after Amex I can’t see that there is a better option than the two Virgin Atlantic MasterCard’s at the moment.

    • Louise says:

      17 Oct17 October 16:11

      Completely overlooked the fact you can convert to IGH and Hilton – that makes it more appealing! thanks

      • BP says:

        17 Oct17 October 16:20

        The conversion rates aren’t exactly appealing though.

        • Harrier25 says:

          17 Oct17 October 16:39

          Better conversion rate for Hilton than IHG. Which is fine for me as Hilton is my favoured brand.

        • Harrier25 says:

          17 Oct17 October 16:50

          If you predominantly want hotel points then 2.25 Hilton points per £ on the paid card & 1.25 Hilton points per £ on the free card is the best you will get at the moment on a new non Amex credit card.

        • Harrier25 says:

          17 Oct17 October 16:53

          Sorry….it’s 1.125 points per £ on the free card.

  • Louise says:

    17 Oct17 October 17:00

    Thanks Harrier25, that’s all really useful info – we would be more interested in Hilton, so that’s really good to know

    • Harrier25 says:

      17 Oct17 October 17:15

      Louise, the only slight downside is that you can only transfer out to Hilton points once you have built up 10,000 flyer points.

  • Harry T says:

    17 Oct17 October 17:48

    Don’t forget you can use the Virgin points to book KLM and AF flights, including short haul within Europe. You can also use them on delta flights. I personally find good value in redeeming VS points on short hops to and from AMS and CDG from NCL. This works well when positioning for an exEU too.

    • Louise says:

      17 Oct17 October 18:14

      Thanks!

• Lee says:

  17 Oct17 October 15:04

  Booking USA car hire – Amex Platinum card.

  Am I correct in saying that I can decline all insurance and pay with any card (or does it need to be an Amex).

  Crazy UK rates on Hertz, so looking to book direct in the USA.

  • Rob says:

    17 Oct17 October 17:02

    Can pay with any card but easier to verify the damages bill if it is on Amex.

• Tarmohamed says:

  17 Oct17 October 15:36

  Got my beardy card today, do I need create a flying club account and enter it into the app? Or will they automatically create one for me?

  • Harrier25 says:

    17 Oct17 October 16:05

    You have to sign up for the Flying Club then link your membership number in the Virgin Money app.

    • Tarmohamed says:

      17 Oct17 October 16:45

      Thank you

      • Andrew H says:

        17 Oct17 October 16:57

        Get a Virgin Red account as well. Some freebies on there and some ca$hb@ck opportunities

• Rma says:

  17 Oct17 October 15:53

  Re BA vouchers. When the voucher is used does it have to be for the same passengers as the original booking?
  I’m paying for a family of four but travelling on a different ticket on different dates. If the family have to cancel, can I use the voucher, or does it have to be the original group? We all have the same surname. If anyone has experience of this, I would appreciate hearing their thoughts.

  • Harry T says:

    17 Oct17 October 16:32

    Depends if it’s an FTV or an evoucher.

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  17 Oct17 October 16:48

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