The HfP chat thread – Saturday 6th November

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• Definitas says:

  6 Nov6 November 02:53

  Apologies for posting a question that has no doubt already been asked many times but it seems like the goalposts have moved several times since I left the UK. We are returning from the US to the UK at the end of the month so I am looking to book two day 2 lateral flow test kits with booking references compatible with PLF forms. I have seen Chronomics available for £17 using a BA discount which leads me to presume they comply with the rules for PLF references. Are any HfP readers able to confirm (based on personal experience)? Many thanks for any assistance

  • KP says:

    6 Nov6 November 03:14

    Yes chronomics is totally fine

    • Definitas says:

      6 Nov6 November 16:20

      Thanks.

• Tarmohamed says:

  6 Nov6 November 04:14

  Re yesterdays post about the nhs covid pass, has the format of the letter/certificate you receive by post also changed?

  • Michael C says:

    6 Nov6 November 06:33

    I used my letter in Europe this week without a problem.

    • Polly says:

      6 Nov6 November 07:00

      Same here in France atm

      • Roger says:

        6 Nov6 November 08:39

        I uploaded to spanish SpTH app it is recognised as Digital Covid Certificate.
        This is the one downloaded after 1st November.

• MarkS says:

  6 Nov6 November 04:41

  With platinum card do you need the actual PP card to get lounge access or can you simply use the platinum card itself?

  • David says:

    6 Nov6 November 06:08

    You need the actual PP or it’s digital version on the App.

  • Sandgrounder says:

    6 Nov6 November 06:12

    Can be either, check on the lounge tab under membership in the amex app. The majority will need PP.

    • Sandgrounder says:

      6 Nov6 November 06:15

      That wasn’t very clear, for some lounges you will need the actual Platinum card (eg Plaza Premium, Centurion, Lufthansa at LHR) For most you will need the PP. So check first or carry both. Or the PP app.

      • Sandgrounder says:

        6 Nov6 November 06:16

        Or the PP app and your Platinum card, obviously 🙂

        • MarkS says:

          6 Nov6 November 13:31

          Good point! Cheers

  • Shaw West says:

    6 Nov6 November 06:15

    For Centurion, Delta, Eurostar and Plaza Premium you just need platinum. For others priority pass is read

  • Yvo says:

    6 Nov6 November 06:55

    If you don’t have the physical card yet you can call and get your membership number and activate the app.

• James says:

  6 Nov6 November 06:57

  Can anyone recommend the cheapest fit to fly (london clinic only) as need it for Emirates. Thanks. Dont know why they dont just accept home pcrs like everyone else

  • Blenz101 says:

    6 Nov6 November 08:02

    Because anybody could have taken a home PCR making the result and “certificate”
    completely meaningless.

  • Jen T says:

    6 Nov6 November 08:22

    Money Saving Expert does a weekly article on cheapest tests – have a look there.

• Sammy says:

  6 Nov6 November 07:01

  Amex platinum dining offer was added via chat. It’s not showing on my account but they again confirmed it’s there. What restaurants can you use it on? Any list changes or things I need to be careful of? Does it need to be used in one go or can I use it on different restaurants over a few occasions? Any expiry?

  • Cats are best says:

    6 Nov6 November 07:09

    The list is here…

    https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/benefits/diningoffer/

  • Sandgrounder says:

    6 Nov6 November 07:11

    https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/benefits/diningoffer/

    Cumulative
    Expires 31/12

    • Sandgrounder says:

      6 Nov6 November 07:11

      Cats were better this morning 😃

      • Sammy says:

        6 Nov6 November 10:37

        Thanks all. Can anyone recommend a good, halal restaurant on the list? I will email some restaurants too but just thought if someone was in the same boat and already went to a good one.

  • kitten says:

    6 Nov6 November 11:23

    Check again on the day, a couple of reports that restaurants were withdrawn between reservation and date of dining

• Michael C says:

  6 Nov6 November 07:22

  Just in case anyone fancies Xmas away, EasyJet currently have LGW-IOM (only London flight that now exists) on 23 Dec for £283.99 one way.
  Not including suitcase, sadly.

  • Anna says:

    6 Nov6 November 08:23

    Good grief! Or you could take your chances on a jet ski.

    • John says:

      6 Nov6 November 08:28

      Well it’s no longer illegal… As long as you send your vaccination proof in advance

• Scott says:

  6 Nov6 November 07:33

  Maybe a stupid question, but what is this AIRTIME? Seen it mentioned a few times.

  • SteveJ says:

    6 Nov6 November 07:37

    Airtime rewards, the c.back accumulated can only be used to offset your mobile phone (i.e. airtime) bill. Some report that if your mobile phone provider is not supported you can get the c.back out via PayPal credit instead.

    • Rui N. says:

      6 Nov6 November 08:01

      When I tried to register with a non-supported network it simply didn’t allow me to register. But that was a few months ago already.

  • Alex says:

    6 Nov6 November 07:40

    Airtime Rewards. An absolutely amazing rewards app on your mobile. I have earned almost £200 over less than a year so all my mobile bill have been covered by this. Feel free to register using my referral HLU74E8B, we both get some extra rewards!

• Andrew says:

  6 Nov6 November 07:37

  Or spend £40 get £20 on Amex if you would prefer your money back more instantly and not via your phone bill.

  • YC says:

    6 Nov6 November 09:18

    There was an offer to get a free bottle of gin if u renewed again. But it was ultimately charged at 39.99, the free gin reduced it by 1p so u couldn’t use both offers. It’s not mentioned anywhere so just be careful.

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