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I’ve had a couple pre-booked seats disappear as well. No aircraft change or anything. Re-selected the seats, but it happened again, as per others’ experience here. Eventually, probably the third time I selected them across the week, it finally stuck.

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If you don’t see it, you can call/chat online with Amex and they can add it manually.

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Gatwick sounds like it was messy this morning. Two queues and a bus to get to the gate, as part of the terminal was closed off.

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Depends on which island you thinking of going to. Are your plans fixed, or you flexible with the trip?

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Thanks, @Reney.

Timely that Rob posted Tim’s Amex Dining Map today, which is also super useful.

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Anyone been to Vienna recently and used this credit? Wondering what recent experiences people have had, and where might be good to visit.

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Does anyone know the current expected time for Barclays to process a new Barclaycard Avios Plus application?

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Does anyone know if MAS ever releases more than 1 business class seat for redemptions? I came across this problem earlier in the year, but unclear if there may be dates (or additional seats closer to departure) which are released. Couldn’t see more than 1 business seat on any of the dates I checked. Thanks.

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Mine arrived yesterday as normal.

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I also got an email about my renewal which shows the old price. If so, that would be good. Need to wait another month to see what is actually charged.

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BBbetter wrote:

“This will be our last trip before Player 2 brings Player 3 into the world, so we’re looking for something comfortable and easy as well (i.e. no camping or anything of the sort :D)”

If player 2 is in 3rd trimester or close to it, I’d just recommend a spa hotel not far from London.

Luton Hoo seems to always have good reviews or comments from people who have been there.

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e14 wrote:

simonjones wrote:

Hi is this 100% correct that BA will be operating flights to BKK and on sale tomorrow

Wish to use 2-4-1 should I call after midnight to usa office ?

Why not book it online ?

Only required to call if you’re trying to book something unusual, or trying to get the flights on the newly released date 355 in the future. Probably not required for today’s bulk release.

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ringingup wrote:

steviewander wrote:

I am hoping to use an open jaw BA 2-4-1 companion voucher with Iberia from Madrid to Mexico City and returning from Cancún to London Heathrow on BA.

Is this allowed given my departing airport from Madrid isn’t the same as my return final destination to London Heathrow?

Yes, I booked a MAD-MIA on IB and MIA-LHR on BA.

How did you book this? Did you book the first leg on the Iberia website, and then call BA to add the second leg back to Heathrow?

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We often get this “unable to check in online” message on flights to the Caribbean. Typically they want to do a passport/visa check, depending on the passport you hold.

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What prepaid cards are others on this site using now, if any? We have the need for a pre-paid card over the summer, and wondering what might be some options to consider.

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Thanks @Bervois. Good tip.

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We have booked via Amex Travel and had the full amount charged, but with the £200 credit appearing on our Amex statement shortly thereafter. So we only had to pay the balance remaining from the amount less £200.

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We are considering a few days after the cruise when we would like to stay in the Miami Beach area. Is this a good idea? And if so, any recommendations for hotels? Chain hotels or points purchases are fine.

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This is super helpful information, as we’re considering a cruise from Miami next year also. Thanks for the tips.

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We’ve stayed in the Melia Costa Del Sol before. Very nice, and worth paying extra for the Level rooms. We’d love to go back soon.

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SteveJ wrote:

It’s either a) suspicious; or b) a pointless upselling/marketing call. Either way ignore IMHO.

Agree.

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ekposh wrote:

I asked the same question so here goes (yet to actually fly) :

1a- 4J/K – face each other and no clambering over people

The same also applies to The A/B seats, in case that wasn’t clear.

@ekposh The bassinet seats don’t seem to be released until OLCI opens.

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It isn’t fully clear from your original post, but are you trying to add a Barclays upgrade voucher?
If not, and it is a regular 241 voucher, could you clarify why you weren’t able to use it while booking the outbound leg?

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We’ve been looking for a few weeks now for flights via Doha, but agree with the views here on limited availability over this peak period. Unfortunate, as we were looking forward to experiencing Qatar’s excellent business class product and service.

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Try Polo Fried Chicken (Soi Polo) in Bangkok for their amazing fried chicken with the Thai salad. Make sure you ask for it to be medium, if you can’t handle spicy food. It’s a simple-looking cafe, but the food is excellent.