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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,526
Posted By Nevil30
If BA cancel your flights provided there are...

If BA cancel your flights provided there are revenue seats available you should be able to move to them.

We have had so many cancellations ourselves. We fly out to MIA via LHR leaving 30 July...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jul 22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,871
Posted By Nevil30
My sons friend who was travelling with us brought...

My sons friend who was travelling with us brought a lightsaber back for from JAX to DCA, IAD to LHR and then LHR to NCL all in the overhead locker on BA without issue (other than leaving it the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jun 19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By Nevil30
There are plenty places to eat airside though you...

There are plenty places to eat airside though you might have to walk to one of the other terminals, TGI's was among many other choices.

Virgin were in one of the terminals previously which had...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Mar 19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,894
Posted By Nevil30
Virgin Upper I prefer as others state for the...

Virgin Upper I prefer as others state for the direct isle access and the bar and the ability to be able to put your feet up during takeoff and landing. That being said Club World you don't need to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Mar 19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,643
Posted By Nevil30
Best value comes from Premium/upper but they can...

Best value comes from Premium/upper but they can be used for economy if you don't have miles for higher cabins.

Just back from Florida half term on American Airlines £300 return ...so total £900...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Feb 19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,643
Posted By Nevil30
Best value comes from either UC reward tickets or...

Best value comes from either UC reward tickets or upgrades to PE or UC
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,296
Posted By Nevil30
If you leave it as 2 separate bookings then it is...

If you leave it as 2 separate bookings then it is expensive but we go away for most of august and hence when we book the outbound sector in the prior september we don't want to wait 3 weeks+ after...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Jun 18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,296
Posted By Nevil30
I have been flying on reward miles for years and...

I have been flying on reward miles for years and for the last 6 summers have secured flights to and from the east coast of the USA including Orlando, Miami, Atlanta (to tie in with where we were...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Jun 18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,741
Posted By Nevil30
I normally ask, and receive, a sleep suit for the...

I normally ask, and receive, a sleep suit for the way out as I try and catch a few winks and again on the way back I always ask and get a sleep suit unless anything has changed this year which I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Mar 18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,371
Posted By Nevil30
We started going every year back in 1995 and...

We started going every year back in 1995 and usually go 1 to 3 times a year but since our son was born usually only go 1-2 times but for longer so now we spend virtually all August in the USA albeit...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 Feb 18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,284
Posted By Nevil30
When my son was small we took the stroller ie...

When my son was small we took the stroller ie fromn the age of 5 months up until he was probably 3 1/2 then as we tend to not just stay in Florida and travel between the states either flying or...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Nov 17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By Nevil30
its not worth paying to transfer the miles your...

its not worth paying to transfer the miles your better off trying to earn more miles than paying to transfer existing miles
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Sep 17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By Nevil30
We always use our amex as it is a requirement on...

We always use our amex as it is a requirement on the amex platinum free travel insurance and have never had an issue with this
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 12 Sep 17, 01:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,777
Posted By Nevil30
So we were driving a Yukon XL which was 50-60...

So we were driving a Yukon XL which was 50-60 bucks to fill it up and especially when you are returning the car to the airport and unsure as to how much fuel you need to put in it is far easier to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Sep 17, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,777
Posted By Nevil30
The postcode trick at the gas station is say your...

The postcode trick at the gas station is say your postcode is

NE12 4QT then you drop the Letters ie NE and T and you are left with

12 4 now pad this out with zero's and you get
12400 and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Sep 17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,777
Posted By Nevil30
Why pay cash at Gas stations? Just pay at...

Why pay cash at Gas stations?

Just pay at the pump with your credit card, I am just back from almost a month in the USA and paid numerous times at the pump with a card using the postcode -->...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 23,422
Posted By Nevil30
when you board and the PJ's given out there can...

when you board and the PJ's given out there can be a queue but it clears quickly.

I have never had a problem asking and receiving PJ's on the outbound sector, I tend to doze a little, helped by...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 555
Posted By Nevil30
We were lucky enough to travel in Upper Class and...

We were lucky enough to travel in Upper Class and were always allowed to take the buggy onboard by the Cabin crew and store it in the wardrobe
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Dec 16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By Nevil30
You need to book Upper Class or be a Flying Club...

You need to book Upper Class or be a Flying Club gold member to get lounge access unfortunately.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Nov 16, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Nevil30
Been to a number of the lounges in Miami over the...

Been to a number of the lounges in Miami over the years and they generally don't have much on offer, bee wine and some nibbles soup and small sandwiches. That said they are an oasis of calm compared...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Nov 16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,118
Posted By Nevil30
In theory the airline could charge you if you...

In theory the airline could charge you if you don' make the return leg but at present in practice this doesn't happen. Airlines are trying to crack down on the boomerang flights where people fly...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 16, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By Nevil30
Look in the "Fare breakdown" and it should have...

Look in the "Fare breakdown" and it should have the fare code in there which is the ticket class
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 16, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By Nevil30
Here's the table listing the fare classes which...

Here's the table listing the fare classes which are valid to upgrade from Economy to Upper

www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/frequentflyer/spendmiles/upgrade_table.jsp
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By Nevil30
I have paid anywhere from around £670 upwards to...

I have paid anywhere from around £670 upwards to upgrade a return ticket from PE to Upper but have been quoted over £1000 for an economy ticket in a fare class which is upgradeable.

Have you...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Oct 16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 972
Posted By Nevil30
An economy fare which is upgradeable with miles...

An economy fare which is upgradeable with miles will be way more than £500.

Most efficient use of miles is buying a cheap PE fare and upgrading to upper or redeeming full miles for Upper class...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Sep 16, 08:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,398
Posted By Nevil30
My son is 11 now so this is going back a few...

My son is 11 now so this is going back a few years but we traveled 5-6 times all in Upper with him in the push chair and each time it was stored in the cabin albeit at the time Upper had the big...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Sep 16, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,398
Posted By Nevil30
Not sure what class you are travelling in but we...

Not sure what class you are travelling in but we were always able to take our buggy onboard when travelling in Upper Class which mean't deplaning was far easier as our son was already in the stroller.
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Sep 16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By Nevil30
I am certain it is still there though we didn't...

I am certain it is still there though we didn't use it this year, its free if you are flying upper class otherwise there is a charge for Virgin Atlantic customers in other classes
Forum: Accommodation 22 Sep 16, 02:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,387
Posted By Nevil30
Never pack towels for any trip to the USA as an...

Never pack towels for any trip to the USA as an earlier poster mentioned just grab them from your hotel pool. I normally leave a few towels in the car for the duration of the holiday just in case we...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Sep 16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By Nevil30
Its a mixture of indoor and outdoor. You can...

Its a mixture of indoor and outdoor.

You can take the bus which runs around between the facilities and these buses are air conditioned some of the facilities are indoors and others outdoors. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Sep 16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,584
Posted By Nevil30
We have often driven from Miami to Orlando or...

We have often driven from Miami to Orlando or Orlando to Miami after landing so a mere 1 hour drive should be a breeze
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 16, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile No option that I am aware of for 4g roaming there...

No option that I am aware of for 4g roaming there is the cheapest. I have used various carriers in the USA such as simple mobile etc but came back to using three as the best deal
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Jul 16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile The Orlando airport lounges are nothing to write...

The Orlando airport lounges are nothing to write home about ok for a free beer or glass of wine and not much else. We generally grab dinner at one of the restaurants then go grab some peace in the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Jul 16, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile definitely Ncl we have done this trip loads of...

definitely Ncl we have done this trip loads of times though a few times ba have managed to misplace some of the bags for a few days.

So when you land in Lhr just head straight for flight...
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,133
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile Would customs even allow you to take bread into...

Would customs even allow you to take bread into the usa? Even if they did it would only last a few days.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Jul 16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 891
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile Many of the lounges can be very busy but still...

Many of the lounges can be very busy but still quieter than the main terminal and in my view a more relaxing way to burn time. We generally have access to either the ba or Virgin lounges and always...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 30 Jun 16, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,595
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile Driving in the states is so much less hassle than...

Driving in the states is so much less hassle than here in the uk, I've driven both manuals and autos in the states as my family had manuals (stick) and it is still more relaxing thank the uk. The...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 16, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 599
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile If it is on a ba booking you can check in as...

If it is on a ba booking you can check in as usual through the ba website/app we did ba out aa back in 2014 and it wasn't an issue
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jun 16, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,205
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile There is a good karting track (not the fun spot...

There is a good karting track (not the fun spot place) which is worth a spin, renting a jet ski on little lake Bryan
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jun 16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,409
Posted By Nevil30
Mobile HRH all the way, velvet bar is nice as is the...

HRH all the way, velvet bar is nice as is the pool bar, it just has a nice vibrant atmosphere
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