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• Munch says:

  13 Mar13 March 13:04

  OT – Completed the outbound leg of a flight to FLL from LHR with a connection in ATL. The transit time between flights was only 64 minutes so was always going to be touch and go if we cleared immigration in time for the connection – landing time 8:25pm / connecting flight 9.29pm. “Surprisingly” we missed the connecting flights due to the lack of staff at immigration – the flight did arrive on time.

  We we’re able to board the next flight but there was no 1st class seats available so had to take comfort+ or wait until the following day. Could I claim compensation for the downgrade? The flight was booked as a cash ticket last year but times altered on a number of occasions which meant the transfer time was very short compared to the original booking.

  • Genghis says:

    13 Mar13 March 13:26

    Isn’t there precedent from an Emirates case last year about EC261 being payable on connecting flights that originate from the EU?

    • Munch says:

      13 Mar13 March 13:32

      Not sure. We did make the next flight at 11.45pm so in theory delayed 2 hours 15 minutes but downgraded to comfort +.

    • Rob says:

      13 Mar13 March 14:09

      Yes. If you arrive 3+ hours late because your incoming flight was under 3 hours late but you missed your connection, compo is due.

      • Jonathan says:

        13 Mar13 March 14:31

        My understanding is if you voluntarily downgrade to get an earlier flight then no downgrade compensation. The fact you were 2hrs 15mins late also removes delay compensation as well unfortunately. If you had waited for First availability then would have been entitled to delay payment.

      • Shoestring says:

        13 Mar13 March 18:20

        I think Jonathan is right – it was your call to take the downgrade, therefore it was voluntary. Your best bet might be asking customer services for some Avios points.

        Delay does not appear to be long enough to claim compo on that score – but you omit the arrival time of plane #2 (doors open) which is the important datum (not your 11.45 take off).

• Boris says:

  13 Mar13 March 15:54

  OT – BAPP – is there a bigger sign up than 25K (26K with referral)??

  Sure there has been 35K when they do offers

  • Genghis says:

    13 Mar13 March 16:24

    IIRC there was a 30k sign up last year but you had to apply via a certain link (i.e. referrals not possible).

  • Anna says:

    13 Mar13 March 16:28

    Platinum sign up is 35k MR points if referred.

• Michael says:

  13 Mar13 March 17:07

  If you have a virgin and card you could try that.

• James says:

  13 Mar13 March 17:49

  OFF TOPIC.

  As a BAEC silver status holder is the extra check-in baggage allowance permitted when flying on an Iberia plane booked using IB Avios via iberia.com in what Iberia call Blue Class ?

  OR
  Is Blue Class like the BA HBO fare (although does include 1 check-in bag !!) in that extra baggage allowance from status is not allowed ?

  Cheers.

  • marcw says:

    13 Mar13 March 18:14

    Blue Class includes 1 pc. With your BAEC Siler Status you can add 1 extra. Total 2 pcs.

    • BigSi says:

      13 Mar13 March 18:35

      Yes, but only 23kgs in each case (not 32kg).

      • marcw says:

        13 Mar13 March 19:46

        Correct, you only get free overweight when Emerald or IbPlus Oro/Plata, but not with Sapphire (BAEC Silver)

      • James says:

        14 Mar14 March 15:03

        Cheers all. Great news 🙂

    • James says:

      14 Mar14 March 15:03

      Cheers.

• Taylor says:

  13 Mar13 March 18:54

  OT: What is the better lounge at Birmingham for a week day flight No1 or Aspire? And is there a way to reserve Aspire in the same way as No1 for £5 using priority pass?

  • Shoestring says:

    13 Mar13 March 19:01

    on point 2, I’d like to be proven wrong, but – answer: no, not for £5. I think you can reserve a place by buying entry, ie £40 at times, but you can’t reserve entry on PP @£5 same as No1

    • Rob says:

      13 Mar13 March 19:21

      Can’t reserve Aspire.

  • RM84 says:

    13 Mar13 March 21:15

    I am Birmingham-based and much prefer No1 over Aspire in terms of surroundings and quality of food/drink. The ability to reserve for £5 is also a bonus and includes access to fast track security which has always been well worth it for us. Next time we have a day flight I’m tempted to try the new No1 Clubrooms – can be reserved for £15 on PP I believe.

• Qwerty Bertie says:

  13 Mar13 March 20:15

  Does showing a platinum card typically gain entry to lounges, if the PP card has been left behind?

  • Genghis says:

    13 Mar13 March 20:35

    If you swipe it and charge £40 to it, of course. There is a PP app.

  • Rob says:

    13 Mar13 March 20:36

    No. However Plat has direct deals with Plaza Premium and Delta – flash your card there and you’ll get in.

  • TGLoyalty says:

    13 Mar13 March 22:03

    sign in to the PP App and you can add a virtual card to your wallet

    • Qwerty Bertie says:

      14 Mar14 March 00:57

      Thanks. It’s a shame they can’t just add a little logo to the amex card, the way HSBC has with Lounge Key. I was hoping a flash would work so that I could purposely not carry the PP card.

      I can’t use most apps as I have a Windows phone. I’ll have a look, but I expect it’ll be the same old story with PP…

• Alan says:

  13 Mar13 March 20:34

  Bits OT – anyone else not received a Lloyd’s letter yet? Just renewed and thought I’d get home to one but nada. Don’t want to end up being caught out if they think they’ve notified me and I don’t hit the £7k in time!

  • Anna says:

    13 Mar13 March 21:04

    I’ve not had one yet, card year started Feb 4th.

  • Lev441 says:

    13 Mar13 March 21:23

    You’ll have to your next renewal date to spend and earn the upgrade voucher..

  • meta says:

    13 Mar13 March 21:56

    I’ve not had one. My card year started mid-October. I think they’ll have to prove they sent the letter otherwise it won’t hold.

  • Alan says:

    14 Mar14 March 21:42

    Arrived this morning! Got until Feb next year to hit spend so all good – will spend majority before Amex goes (as better earnings rate) then hold off triggering it until the end.

• Doug M says:

  13 Mar13 March 20:58

  Assume you have to be flying Delta to access a Delta lounge with Platinum?

  • Rob says:

    13 Mar13 March 21:48

    Yes – but this is still a good benefit because Delta does NOT give lounge access in the US if you are flying in Business or First Class. Amex is your only way in unless you have status.

    • Alan says:

      14 Mar14 March 21:43

      Although remember no free guest allowed – and they’re very strict about this

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