The HfP chat thread – Friday 5th November

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Alekun says:

5 Nov5 November 14:34

Can I apply for the nectar AMEX and be eligible for the sign up bonus after having the Marriott AMEX?
- Reney says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 14:46
  
  assume the Marriott was within the last 24 months? If so no SUB.
- Rob says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 15:01
  
  No
- SteveJ says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 17:00
  
  No, the only cards you may be eligible for a SUB on are BAPP and Platinum
Grimz says:

5 Nov5 November 14:42

I am being advised that the LFT for entry into USA can be done at home and not supervised?
- happeemonkee says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 14:58
  
  Who is advising you that?
  
  From the CDC website
  
  “The testing procedure must include a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of the test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection”
  - Grimz says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 15:06
    
    My friend who is flying out on the 9th has booked a £15 LFT at home. Is that wrong? I have booked a LFT test at Boots for £30 so is this okay?
    - happeemonkee says:
      
      5 Nov5 November 15:26
      
      The LFT test at Boots should be fine but the home one your friend has booked will be of no use unless it is supervised over video call. I think companies like breath assured offer them as well as qured.
  - TGLoyalty says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 18:06
    
    Literally no one will check.
    - Lyn says:
      
      5 Nov5 November 19:36
      
      Literally no one except the airline and the US health authorities doing random but thorough checks as soon as you get off the plane in the US?
      
      And this is the current situation, even before the US opens to European visitors on Monday.
      
      Some of these comments are misleading.
- Andrew says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 15:38
  
  Needs to be at a testing centre like Boots or Express Test or a video one like Qured. Your friend won’t be able to board the flight with an unsupervised LFT so suggest they make new arrangements for testing.
  - Grimz says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 15:45
    
    Brilliant thanks for confirming folks
- Paul says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 16:35
  
  I highly doubt the CBP office will care whether it’s done under supervision or not. They’re probably not going to bother asking to see a certificate. Too focused on actual immigration stuff
  - Andrew says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 17:44
    
    They don’t check – it’s the airline before checkin
  - Magic Mike says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 23:33
    
    We’ll see on Monday – any excuse to kick you out of the US is usually seized upon with glee…
- Lyn says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 17:54
  
  This definitely does not sound right, as commenters above have pointed out. Penny wise, pound foolish comes to mind.
  
  Note that in addition to your airline checking the tests, there are also random but quite thorough checks of the tests by people representing the health authorities as soon as you get off the plane in the US.
Harrier25 says:

5 Nov5 November 14:43

Don’t know if everyone knows, but if you link your Virgin Flying Club account with your Virgin Red account you can use your credit card points for Virgin Red experiences.
- Harrier25 says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 15:13
  
  …..and Greggs sausage rolls!! 😋
Shaw West says:

5 Nov5 November 14:44

NOW TV offering £20 sky sports for 6 months
- elguiri says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 14:52
  
  if only they would offer for entertainment pass…
  - Spurs drive me mad says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 15:00
    
    That’s £20 a month for 6 months, not £20 for 6 months.
    If you go to cancel entertainment pass you can be offered £4.99 a month for 6 months.
    - elguiri says:
      
      5 Nov5 November 15:38
      
      that’s what I’m currently on…
  - Gavin says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 17:13
    
    I got offered entertainment for £1/ month for first 2 months a while back.
- Tony says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 15:33
  
  Got a link for this offer please?
  - Neil says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 16:15
    
    NOW TV Offers are usually targeted so probably not a general open to all offer. I’ve had the same offer in the past and since cancelling about a month ago I’m waiting to see what I get offered.
Joe says:

5 Nov5 November 14:46

Has anyone used the Regus on Bath Road to park for LHR T5 departures – if so would you recommend it?
- Roger says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 18:45
  
  Would like to know too.
Newbie says:

5 Nov5 November 14:51

How long does a transfer form MR to hilton take. It says 5 working days on the amex website but just been told by Hilton CS that: “I would like to inform, it does take timeframe of 4-6 weeks for the points to be transferred to the Honors account.”
- Harrier25 says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 14:59
  
  Took no longer than 5 days when I transferred MR to Hilton.
- TicknBash says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 16:02
  
  Done the same on Wednesday night, my Hilton account was updated with the points this morning.
- N says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 16:07
  
  Next day
- Newbie says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 17:38
  
  Will probably give them a call then
Tony says:

5 Nov5 November 15:42

Have a potential week long trip to Miami in two weeks from LHR. Can someone point me to an idiots guide to what’s involved re: testing etc? I’ve not really been paying attention to the latest as I didn’t expect this to come up so soon. I’ll be flying with AA on a reward booking and am double jabbed, if that makes a difference. Thanks.
- BLT says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 16:04
  
  You need a LFT (supervised) within 3 days of US arrival. Fill in the attestation form and that should be it. 2 day LFT on return to the UK.
  - ianM says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 18:17
    
    I don’t think it needs to be supervised. An NHS LFT and attestation will be sufficient
    - Jen T says:
      
      5 Nov5 November 19:12
      
      Definitely supervised. Check CDC and FCDO website for accurate information, not forums or chat pages!
Andrew H says:

5 Nov5 November 15:46

How long does Amex accelerating Business card take to arrive once approved? Want to save some spend items until I get it if I can
- RJA says:
  
  5 Nov5 November 16:23
  
  2 days for me recently
  - memesweeper says:
    
    5 Nov5 November 18:46
    
    +1