The HfP chat thread – Friday 19th November

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Andrew H says:

19 Nov19 November 09:59

NHS App now showing 3rd vaccine as “booster”
- Eppleby Green says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:03
  
  Thanks!
- Dominic says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:29
  
  Now if only they’d reduce the age limit… 🙂
  - Andrew H says:
    
    19 Nov19 November 10:53
    
    Being old (only 60 mind) has to have some benefits…
  - Worksop Dave says:
    
    19 Nov19 November 10:57
    
    You’ll be able to book for 6 months after your second dose regardless of age (like I was and others I know who had theirs 6 months ago)
    - Dominic says:
      
      19 Nov19 November 12:32
      
      Not currently possible to book a booster if you are under 40 (unless due to medical conditions, or a glitch).
      - Mel T says:
        
        19 Nov19 November 15:33
        
        Nope def cant book – I tried this morning – even tried calling and was told no, not till Monday.
- Harry T says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 11:32
  
  Thanks, showing for me now.
Benilyn says:

19 Nov19 November 10:07

Anyone PCR test recommendations in Tower Hill / Aldgate area?
- Benilyn says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:07
  
  Any*
  - Alex B says:
    
    19 Nov19 November 10:09
    
    I just got the Tube to Collinsons at St Pancras
- Rob says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:12
  
  DLR to City Airport?
- Doug M says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:29
  
  Eurofins at Fenchurch Street. No idea if any good.
- Genghis says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 13:10
  
  I’ll be going to Randox at Finsbury Circus shortly.
Chrism20 says:

19 Nov19 November 10:11

Airtime promo “ITSFRIDAY” £1 back on £5 spend before midnight Sunday.

Limited to 1000 participants. Posted on Facebook 30 mins ago.
- Harrier25 says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:28
  
  Thanks! Offer applied.
  - Reney says:
    
    19 Nov19 November 10:36
    
    thx
- elguiri says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:59
  
  “Sorry, this code has been claimed too many times”
Richie says:

19 Nov19 November 10:11

Is Breeze airways in the US on the radar of HfPers? Their A220 aircraft interiors look good, do you think you’ll be flying them?
- Super Secret Stuff says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 16:41
  
  It’s on mine, A220s are exceptional!
Mick S says:

19 Nov19 November 10:16

looks like BA Exec Club, using browser, is ok
- Andrew H says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:21
  
  Portal still isn’t working
TedL says:

19 Nov19 November 10:21

Just logged into BAEC using desktop and points etc still there. Logged in yesterday evening to make a purchase through the e-store and this morning have a mail saying my points (9120) are on the way, wont hit the account till upto 35 days after last day of my stay, was an accommodation purchase. But positive signs!
Andrew H says:

19 Nov19 November 10:24

There goes my skiing holiday booked from the 11th…

And BA don’t fly to Innsbruck mid week so I can’t delay a few days.

“Austria will go into lockdown for everyone from Monday. This was announced by Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg at a press conference after consultations with the federal states. The all-day exit restrictions are initially to apply for ten days, but can, if necessary, be extended once for a further ten days until December 12th at the latest. After that, the 2-G rule should apply again”
- Andrew H says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 10:28
  
  “if necessary” likely to mean “definitely”
Michael says:

19 Nov19 November 10:27

Hi, I have booked tickets for 4 people on British Airways flight to France for December using the voucher. Does anyone know whether BA will allow name change for 1 of the 4 passengers (1 cannot go but we find a replacement) and if yes, how much will it cost? The price for the date we want is really expensive now, so will consider paying name change fee if it is cheaper.
- ChrisC says:
  
  19 Nov19 November 11:44
  
  What voucher did you use? There are several types.
  
  But in general you can’t change the name on the ticket with BA. Not even for a fee
  - A says:
    
    19 Nov19 November 14:31
    
    how desperately do you not want to lose the ticket?
    Person who wants to go, makes a simple (free) deed poll changing their name to person on booking, goes to passport office, get new passport in that name, travels, and then does exactly the same in reverse to change it back.
    At the extreme end perhaps….but as above, you are probably SOL with BA.