British Airways launches additional Bengaluru flights

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• Tds says:

  3 Mar3 March 11:48

  OT: No video on my IFE on Wednesday from BNA-LHR in CW. Staff very apologetic etc., tried to reset a couple of times to no avail and they filed the complaint for me. Just had an email from BA CS, 15k Avios added to my account. Is this good? I think I’ve seen comments from people who have received 10k so I’m thinking this is ok. The only other thing I was thinking, my Silver status will expire in April, and virtually no chance of getting that back in the short term, does anyone think there would be any chance of a positive response if I were to say “thanks for the Avios, but actually I’d rather you kept them and extended my Silver status for another year”? My gut’s telling me it would be a waste of time, but just asking in case others think it may be worth it.

  • RWJ says:

    3 Mar3 March 12:00

    Have never heard of that sort of request being granted, but equally the only thing you lose by asking is a few minutes typing.

  • BJ says:

    3 Mar3 March 12:31

    Yes, 10k is the norm reported for that. Doubt you will get status extension, you could effectively be asking them to swap BA bookings for £150 of avios.

• AndyF says:

  3 Mar3 March 11:57

  I am looking at booking a trip to San Fransico. Has anyone flown into San Jose Airport (San Fran)? It has much more availability, has anyone got experience in how easy it is to get to and from San Fransico from San Jose airport. I’ve looked online but the info isn’t great I’d appreciate someone’s actual experience and any costs you may have had.

  Thanks all

  • Heathrow Flyer says:

    3 Mar3 March 12:03

    Very easy – Would probably just take an Uber/Lyft.

    Could also take train from Santa Clara into SF.

    • AndyF says:

      3 Mar3 March 12:41

      I’ve read that but the train seems to be multiple stops and a bus ride to the station (arriving at 7 at night I’m not that pleased about doing). Whilst Uber I am getting really varied pricing estimates online from 60-200 dollars one way. Hence why I’m looking for someone with past experience. thanks though

      • Brasov says:

        3 Mar3 March 14:14

        is the bus ride dangerous?

        • AndyF says:

          3 Mar3 March 14:44

          Well it is America haha. But in all seriousness that’s why I am asking people who have had a direct experience flying into SJC and getting to San Fran what’s your direct experience it is really welcomed thank you.

  • BJ says:

    3 Mar3 March 18:59

    There is a free shuttle to the CalTrain but too much hassle and too long. Same with shared shuttle into Downtown. It’s about 80km away so if you are ok to drive I suggest you just hire a car, drive yourself and return the car Downtown if you have no further neec for it. With USA hire rates it’ll be cheaper than Uber.

  • DaveL says:

    3 Mar3 March 21:49

    Hi Andy. I did this 18 months ago. Our flight got switched from SFO direct to a multi-stop, and I decided to rebook to SJC instead. So glad I did. Jumped out, called an Uber and just over an hour later we were in the hotel in downtown San Fran. Just looked up the details for you:
    Cost $75.31
    Time 1 hr 1 min
    Miles 47
    Arrival time was 21.10, so traffic was admittedly quiet. You might have to leave a lot more leeway if you’re going in peak times and of course surge pricing could have a huge effect. But for me, it was seamless and relatively cheap for the convenience.

• Heathrow Flyer says:

  3 Mar3 March 12:01

  Maldives switching to LHR and up-guage to 77W commencing earlier 25th Oct (Half-term).

  Avios seats available if you jump in now for Oct Half Term.

  • Anna says:

    3 Mar3 March 16:01

    Is that a permanent move? Interesting for those of us who need to connect from the regions.

    • Heathrow Flyer says:

      3 Mar3 March 22:12

      Yes, permanent.

• Nando says:

  3 Mar3 March 12:14

  OT Morrisons….

  Sorry in advance for asking something thats probably been asked lots

  I was in store yesterday and bought some currys gift cards i needed. With regards to the morrisons gift cards and fuel am i correct in thinking do not buy the morrisons ones from the gift card rack and go to a cashier and ask them for gift cards?

  Also when buying fuel do you pay inside with cashier also?
  Thanks

  • Andy says:

    3 Mar3 March 12:49

    Just buy a plastic morrisons gift card in-store. You’ll need to use it in the kiosk when paying for the fuel. The cashier needs to select the “morrisons gift card” button on their screen before they scan your gift card.

    • James 1 says:

      3 Mar3 March 17:21

      Can you still buy paper Morrisons gift vouchers?

      • BJ says:

        3 Mar3 March 18:44

        Yes, if the store has any left. You can also still get change on them.

• Travel Strong says:

  3 Mar3 March 12:30

  OT: Curvaceous data points.
  1ry VM Airmiles Savings Acc, MCC = 6012
  HL Interactive Investor ISA Top Up, MCC = 6211.
  Still waiting to verify whether MCC 6211 “Securities Brokers/Dealears” causes any charges on VRewards+.

  • Rich says:

    3 Mar3 March 12:57

    I’m not caught up with MCC codes. Is this good or bad. Need to top up my HL account with Curve + Virgin or Hilton Barclaycard.

    • Don says:

      3 Mar3 March 13:00

      6012, no fee for Hilton I can confirm.

      • Sal says:

        3 Mar3 March 13:09

        What does any of this mean? 😛

        • ashish says:

          3 Mar3 March 16:10

          Hargreaves lansdown isa?

  • Heathrow Flyer says:

    3 Mar3 March 14:36

    1ry?

    • stevenhp1987 says:

      3 Mar3 March 15:57

      I assume it’s “1yr” as in, 1 year.

      • Travel Strong says:

        3 Mar3 March 18:00

        Correct. Apologies for typo!

• TonyG says:

  3 Mar3 March 12:45

  OT.
  Anyone heard of or used Marshmallow car insurance?
  They come out much cheaper in the comparison sites but never heard of them.

  • Charlieface says:

    3 Mar3 March 14:21

    Check the underwriter

• rams1981 says:

  3 Mar3 March 12:58

  OT Lloyds upgrade voucher. If voucher expires in end of April and I don’t know where to go what is my best way to book something which can then be amended if required without losing the voucher – is that even possible?

  • DaveL says:

    3 Mar3 March 13:13

    My understanding is that you can’t change the booking once the expiration date has passed. I changed my recently, and they checked to see that it was still in date.

    • BA-Flyer says:

      3 Mar3 March 15:19

      When I used my Lloyds voucher, I was told you could still make date changes after the expiry date of the voucher, but if you cancel you don’t get the voucher back.
      What I was not told is that the return flight must have been made within 12 months of the original booking being made. In fact, the agent I spoke to told me the complete opposite.

      • DaveL says:

        3 Mar3 March 18:41

        You can never get the voucher back though, expired or otherwise. Change is the only option

  • Eli gold says:

    3 Mar3 March 15:17

    I just used my expiring voucher and the agent (Lee) clearly said I can call to make changes without losing the voucher

• Mark says:

  3 Mar3 March 13:08

  O/T. Does the £35 cancellation fee for an Avios ticket apply per seat on the booking or for the whole booking? This is regarding a reward flight saver ticket to Nice for myself, wife and daughter and im wondering if its £35 or £35×3…thanks

  • Harry T says:

    3 Mar3 March 13:12

    Applies per person. So 3x£35. However, lately they have only been charging 50p to cancel one ways and £1 to cancel return RFS. Worth clicking through the cancellation process and seeing what your refund is quoted as – you can double check the fee before definitively cancelling.

    • Blindman says:

      3 Mar3 March 16:14

      OT
      Trying to get Mrs B across to MEL next week on her lonesome from LHR using FF miles

      I can use American Airlines miles to do so or BA AVIOS

      Seems like AA is the best as they have lower ££££

      What are the best Choices from

      Cathay in Economy

      Ethiad in Business
      Qatar in Business

      Thanks

      • Peter K says:

        3 Mar3 March 19:23

        Any long haul business is going to be better than economy, especially on such a long flight.

        With the other two, both are good from reports. Qatar fly over Iran, not sure about Etihad. Flight times, stop-over gaps are worth looking at.

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