[Rhys]

Actually, you now earn the same number of tier points flying AA as you would on BA, as of 1st Jan.

[Rhys]

I’ll be doing this in two weeks.

If you’re in Thailand for less than 5 days you don’t have to do the Day 5 test. You can do your Day 5 test/quarantine at a completely different hotel.

[Rhys]

Not really, no, unless you rent from one of those big corporate renting companies that might accept card.

To pay bank transfers by card you can use Billhop but it charges a fee: https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/03/27/how-does-billhop-work/

[Rhys]

wideboys182 wrote:

Well this is interesting as IHG came back to my query. Quicker than expected stating

“ I received your email about Creations Finance that is no longer our list of providers. Partnership with Creations Finance and IHG Rewards has ended effective October 1, 2021. I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you. Should you need further assistance in regard to this matter, you may contact Creation Customer Service at 0371-376-9214.”

FYI IHG reached out to us to let us know that this is incorrect – Creation IS still a partner of IHG.

[Rhys]

Thanks everyone. Anyone have bookings for LA, Tokyo and Boston?

[Rhys]

JDB wrote:

Cape Town £599.04 per person return

Destinations you didn’t ask for:-

Buenos Aires £622.33
Mexico City (in F) £695.22 in 2021 and £697.47 in 2022

Thanks, when was Cape Town and Buenos Aires?

[Rhys]

ChrisC wrote:

Are you really just after the BA surcharges rather than APD, airport fees and proper government taxes levied in other countries?

Nope, the whole lot. Ie. the cash portion of the fare

[Rhys]

Yes only return please!

[Rhys]

Don’t expect to go to Costa Rica on a budget. It is really quite pricey especially compared to Asia, although it is worth it, in my opinion.

Lots of good advice here. I would only add that it is well worth heading to the Osa peninsula and exploring the Corcovado. Cut off form the rest of the country – feels like a different world, and much less developed. Was a highlight on my trip a few years ago. The easiest way to get there is via speed boat.

[Rhys]

Jon wrote:

Plus it’s the principle of it – the unsubscribe option should work, one click, done. The fact that it doesn’t makes them look like a scam outfit 😉

Technically it’s in contravention of privacy laws too, I think….

[Rhys]

I can do a quick search on Cirium by aircraft type etc so could actually pull this together quite quickly. Might make a good article.

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[Rhys]

AL wrote:

+1. It’s the only decent one. The SFO one is a Plaza Premium affair and isn’t brilliant. Their cheese selection needs a good shake-up!

All the non-UK ones are Plaza Premium managed now. https://www.headforpoints.com/2021/07/16/virgin-atlantic-hands-over-clubhouse-lounges-to-plaza-premium/

[Rhys]

Looks like their have been productive talks in the past few days. Unite is going back to ballot its members.

[Rhys]

Fab, thank you! Just wanted to double check. Where/how did you contact AXA?

[Rhys]

You should get an email when the status match completes with instructions.

[Rhys]

The problem isn’t the codeshare, the problem is that non-EU/UK airlines do not have to comply with EU261 regs on inbound flights (they do on outbound, though).

[Rhys]

FatherOfFour wrote:

Tried posting in the chat thread, got “Captha’d” for the first time ever!

You didn’t get captchad, your post just got flagged for moderation I think? The two are distinct.

[Rhys]

BA uses Menzies to tank its aircraft. On short haul this is manageable – just fill up at the other end – so likely to cause more problems on long haul. Not sure what they are doing to minimise the impact. Not clear if Swissport could pick up the slack.

[Rhys]

Abdul wrote:

Email says water and snacks to stay- so like terrible Lufthansa, but the Mail have it mentioning cold and hot drinks?

Is BA bringing back adult drinks in EuroTrash?

‘In an open letter to customers, Sean Doyle said they will be entitled to a free snack, bottle of water and array of hot and cold drinks – perks that were axed on short-haul flights six years ago’

You can buy on board.

Nothing in the email was new information – they announced water and snacks were permanent in July – but lots of the press seem to think it is a new commitment. Same with Speedbird becoming Buy on Board too – been around for a while.

[Rhys]

I bumbled into a little place called Casa Alfonoso one evening and loved it!

[Rhys]

ExpressTest have a number of locations throughout the city. Always great service.

[Rhys]

Hbommie wrote:

Not to pry too much but what are your plans to cover the test and go requirements? Stay in Bangkok for 5 days or book into a sha++ hotel in another location?

Bangkok for day 1 and elsewhere for day 5.

[Rhys]

Was Calgary seasonal pre-covid?

I wouldn’t hold my breath, to be honest. Going forward, aircraft and crew are going to be the limiting factor on which routes BA chooses to relaunch. All those 747s that were retired in 2020 haven’t really been replaced.

[Rhys]

My fave is always T5B. So much quieter, and a good opportunity to stretch your legs on the underground walkway.

[Rhys]

Why not just cancel the return now?