The HfP chat thread – Sunday 24th October

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• a270 says:

  24 Oct24 October 20:51

  I have Randox Day 2 leftover kits from a trip about 2 months ago. Can they be used as a PCR test to travel to Abu Dhabi or will Randox see Day 2 and not process it as quickly.

  • Steve says:

    24 Oct24 October 21:20

    The UAE requires tests for entry to be in-person. I’m not sure if the Randox certificate would reveal it was an at-home test, but I wouldn’t chance it (and that’s if they issue a certificate for a day 2 test, rather than just email the results).

    • a270 says:

      24 Oct24 October 21:36

      Oh, that’s worrisome. Could anyone share their experience of using Randox postal PCR for Abu Dhabi?

      My flight is on Wednesday morning so I don’t have much time. Is Collinsons near Heathrow my best bet for 3 hours PCR test or some other centre? I am in West London.

      • a270 says:

        24 Oct24 October 21:40

        Do Randox give certificates for Day 2 and do they have a QR code?

        • meta says:

          24 Oct24 October 22:55

          They actually do give a PDF certificate with QR by email, but it mentions that it was at home test. It won’t pass.

        • a270 says:

          24 Oct24 October 23:05

          Thank you meta. I have looked on Etihad’s website and it constantly mentions Covid-19 PCR test. I can’t see where it says it has to be at a lab. This is so confusing!

• David says:

  24 Oct24 October 20:52

  The Amex travel offer is it per account or is it per card. Both me and my OH have the offer and it states in the terms and conditions per card – thanks folks.

  • Harry T says:

    24 Oct24 October 21:01

    I think you’ve answered your own question!

  • Andrew says:

    24 Oct24 October 21:19

    Thanks for mentioning this – it was only on the primary when it launched last week and now it’s showing on my supps. Might be worth people checking their supps too.

    • David says:

      24 Oct24 October 21:28

      The problem is you cancel a booking it takes ages before the money reappears on your account.

      • Andrew says:

        24 Oct24 October 21:34

        Why would I want to cancel the booking? Then I would lose the £100 credit. Much better to take a FTV.

        • David says:

          24 Oct24 October 21:50

          Was talking about myself already had two existing bookings with Amex travel before the offer.

        • AD says:

          24 Oct24 October 22:28

          Is it possible to get FTV for bookings with Amex travel? Thanks

• Boi says:

  24 Oct24 October 21:20

  Which countries in North America/Caribbean allow travel with unvaccinated children (under 16)?

  Also can someone please point me to a reliable website where I can check entry requirements for different countries.

  Thanks in advance

  • AJA says:

    24 Oct24 October 22:40

    I find this the most reliable site for checking entry requirements.

    https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions?originCountry=UK

    • Boi says:

      24 Oct24 October 23:25

      Thanks.

• Paul says:

  24 Oct24 October 21:35

  Hi,

  Is the advice in the article linked below still valid as a way to extend a BA AMEX Companion Voucher? I have one due to expire in December 2021 and won’t be able to use it before then…

  https://hfp2022.headforpoints.blog/2021/08/06/how-to-extend-british-airways-amex-2-4-1-companion-voucher/

  Thanks.

  • Rob says:

    24 Oct24 October 22:04

    Still valid.

• BuildBackBetter says:

  24 Oct24 October 21:58

  Anyone know how long it takes for in store transactions to track on Virgin shops away?

  • Peter K says:

    24 Oct24 October 23:36

    Sometimes weeks.

• Simon Schus says:

  24 Oct24 October 22:08

  Saw this on the BA page for claiming Avios and tier points on a partner page. Unsure if this was mentioned elsewhere, though I saw the announcement about household accounts:

  “We are carrying out some planned improvements to the Executive Club, which means that you will be unable to claim missing Avios and Tier Points with our partners from 1 November to 17 November inclusive here or via your Contact Centre during this time.

  Please make any requests prior to this date.

  We appreciate your patience during this period.”

• Ilou says:

  25 Oct25 October 00:49

  Hi everyone

  Can I upgrade the return flight of an avios booking after the outbound flight ?

  Thnaks

  • Rob says:

    25 Oct25 October 01:53

    Yes – I did it myself this week! Requires calling. There are issues with the tax calculation on a part-flown so it is likely that you will need to make a 2nd call to BA 2-3 days later to settle the additional taxes, once the fares department has done the maths. I paid an extra £86 to upgrade 2 x WTP to 2 x CW for a return flight.

    • Ilou says:

      25 Oct25 October 04:08

      Thanks Rob

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