The new Aer Lingus A321LR business class seat is revealed

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• Roger says:

  1 Feb1 February 05:41

  OT- Any idea if EY allows overnight complimentary hotel stays for miles redemption (including from partner airline miles) in J?

  https://www.etihad.com/en-us/plan-and-book/book-stopovers/premium-stopovers/

  Not quite clear from the link above

• Kevin C says:

  1 Feb1 February 06:38

  OT – Looking at booking Qantas flights to Dubai operated by Emirates. If I go through the Amex travel site (I have an offer) it states that bags aren’t included but Qantas don’t seem to sell hand luggage only fares. So is that a mistake or do Amex have access to a special fare? Emirates flights sold by Amex cost the same and include luggage.

  • Rob says:

    1 Feb1 February 07:40

    If Emirates does not sell HBO then it must be an error (not sure if it does) as there would be no mechanism for charging.

    • Kevin C says:

      1 Feb1 February 08:19

      Thank you.

• TripRep says:

  1 Feb1 February 06:50

  OT I wonder if the new Edinburgh Virgin Hotel will also become part of the Hilton brand. Rather a mouthful for a name…..

  https://loyaltylobby.com/2019/01/30/virgin-hotels-las-vegas-to-become-part-of-hiltons-curio-collection/?omhide=true

  • Shoestring says:

    1 Feb1 February 07:01

    …and will the Edinburgh Virgin get a Shag Room? We deserve to be told!

    • BJ says:

      1 Feb1 February 07:40

      Maybe you best get back to shovelling snow this morning Harry 🙂

• James says:

  1 Feb1 February 08:29

  On the back of the news about Crowne Plaza Colchester, did you know IHG have lost Heythrop Park in the Cotswolds to Warner Group? The hotel is no longer available to book via IHG. Gutted!
  https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/542740/warner-snaps-up-heythrop-park-as-part-of-expansion-plans

  • Nick Burch says:

    1 Feb1 February 21:59

    I had a few lovely points redemptions out there, was sad to see it vanish a month or two ago from IHG 🙁

    Does seem that IHG are loosing their regional UK options…

• BJ says:

  1 Feb1 February 08:55

  @Rob, a day or two ago I think you mentioned you knew what was happening at BA today. Is it just the ad or can we look forward to something else?

  • Rob says:

    1 Feb1 February 09:44

    Just the ad I think but let’s see. I am literally sat 20 feet from Alex at a oneworld event as I type!

    • BJ says:

      1 Feb1 February 10:10

      Then what you need to do is open your ipad at a pic of that seat, leave it sitting casually beside you and hope he drops by for a quick word 🙂

  • Simon says:

    1 Feb1 February 09:50

    I think it’s just so he can post the link to the virgin ad again. He seems to *really* like that one

    • Anonymous says:

      1 Feb1 February 13:48

      Virgin ad is sexist as it is just about female beauty and comparing it to a brand to reflect ‘hotness’…

      I watched it without sound so I’m basing my opinion on visual. Virgin ad is offensive.

      • NotPerpetuallyOffended says:

        1 Feb1 February 13:59

        Yawn

      • Rob says:

        1 Feb1 February 14:38

        You need the sound on because it is the Frankie soundtrack that really makes it work.

        I agree that it wouldn’t necessarily get made today.

      • Doug M says:

        1 Feb1 February 14:49

        You can’t reasonably apply today’s values to something 25 years old.

      • Anonymous says:

        1 Feb1 February 16:50

        I’m too young I guess so I judged it for its visual message without taking into account that when this was made women were seen mostly as sex objects or were given credit based in looks…

        I gave my pov because I felt everyone was just hyping the ad. I guess you have to be of that generation to understand it.

        The commenter who only ‘yawn’ed- you could have explained the reasoning why it worked like Rob, no need to be defensive

      • Qwerty Bertie says:

        1 Feb1 February 16:52

        Doug, the Virgin ad is 10 years old, not 25. Was made in 2009 to celebrate the 25 year anniversary.

        That said, I don’t have a problem with the ad. Most women admire & would like to look like those in the ad, and most men would like to just admire them. What’s wrong with that, when it keeps the majority of viewers entertained?

• Rui N. says:

  1 Feb1 February 09:00

  OT: if I get the Amex Platinum, how long does it take for the Priority Pass to arrive?
  I’m asking because I have a bunch of trips coming up in the March-May period, so I’d like to get the Amex Plat to get lounge access and potentially cancel it after I’m done travelling.
  My first trip is on March 20. Would it be enough to apply for the card on March 1st? This way I could only pay for 3 months on the Amex Plat (my last flight to the UK is on the Spring Bank Holiday on May 27).

  • BJ says:

    1 Feb1 February 09:19

    Sometimes arrives before the plat card itself. More often the same day or one or two days later. If for any reason the priority pass does not arrive before you need it just call them and they will give you the details you need to access your account on their app. This has a virtual card barcode that you can then use to access the lounge without the physical card.

  • Dave says:

    1 Feb1 February 09:40

    Should be fine if you apply on March 1st. My Amex and PP cards arrived within 2 days of being approved last week.

    • Rui N. says:

      1 Feb1 February 09:57

      That’s awesome. Thanks to the both of you.

      • BJ says:

        1 Feb1 February 10:14

        Whenever you decide to apply don’t forget to factor in an additional 10 days to cover you if you do not get an immediate online approval.

      • Doug says:

        1 Feb1 February 10:36

        I do have similar arrangement, but I’m ordering one now as I want to benefit on referrals (best benefit after lounge and hilton gold)

  • Lost+confused says:

    2 Feb2 February 00:52

    DP I applied for platinum on 27th Jan, it arrived on Wednesday and the Priority pass arrived today (Friday morning).

    • Lost+confused says:

      2 Feb2 February 00:56

      And the email I got said that I’d not received online approval so I was amazed how quick it arrived. I guess failing online approval was due to having recently moved.

      • Blue Mountains says:

        2 Feb2 February 03:25

        I used to apply for amex cards at the weekend or after hours but actually the trick seems to be applying Monday to Friday during their office hours (9.00 till 17.00 or 20.00?) for some unknown reason (to me). I can’t remember who had mentioned it on HfP but ever since I followed that advice it’s been immediate approval every time.

• John says:

  1 Feb1 February 09:33

  Everything I heard about the CP Colchester told me to avoid it.

• Sam says:

  1 Feb1 February 09:36

  OT: Cancelled Amex platinum. The card had an outstanding balance so waited until the pro rata refund came and then paid off the remainder. Is the 6 month anniversary for reapplying based on the day I called Amex or the day the final payment clears? Thanks.

  • Mark2 says:

    1 Feb1 February 09:52

    The date on the letter that they send you (probably the day that you ring them)

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