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Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 18 Apr 24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By Wembleygal
Yes, service levels have gone down in the States...

Yes, service levels have gone down in the States (and Canada) since Covid.

They are also having issues getting staff -- just like in the UK and Europe.

Restaurant hours have also been cut...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Apr 24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 505
Posted By Wembleygal
Have you consider a car service from Heathrow to...

Have you consider a car service from Heathrow to Gatwick or Uber?

https://www.batransfer.com/

The last time I had to go to Gatwick at Christmas, I took an Uber to Clapham Junction, then picked...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Apr 24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 450
Posted By Wembleygal
I live in London and use Uber all of the time. I...

I live in London and use Uber all of the time. I like to find a hotel lobby (with free wifi to pin).

However, prices have risen over the years and wait times are now longer then before Covid...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Apr 24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By Wembleygal
Assume at least 6 - 8 weeks before you hear back.

Assume at least 6 - 8 weeks before you hear back.
Forum: General Chat 16 Apr 24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,074
Posted By Wembleygal
I stayed at a hotel in Pittsburgh last year, the...

I stayed at a hotel in Pittsburgh last year, the weekend of a Taylor concert.

The ladies seemed to theme their outfits to the various videos over the years.

Or, they just wore lots and lots of...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Apr 24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,261
Posted By Wembleygal
I was in Chicago, at 94 percent. Warm and...

I was in Chicago, at 94 percent.

Warm and sunny!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Mar 24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,966
Posted By Wembleygal
Back in the day, as a teenager, we would drive...

Back in the day, as a teenager, we would drive back and forth over the land border.

Several times they would ask me how much cash I was carrying. In one instance, I was challenged and I told them...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,143
Posted By Wembleygal
Aer Lingus Business Class is very comfortable. ...

Aer Lingus Business Class is very comfortable.

Their lounges are not as exciting, and they use Plaza Premium on MCO:



Orlando Plaza Premium Lounge Terminal C, second level of Palm Court...
Forum: TV and Film 12 Mar 24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By Wembleygal
Hellraiser

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/62480/4af80fc2473ec0.jpg For any Hellraiser fans ...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By Wembleygal
Or just take a car service: ...

Or just take a car service:

https://www.batransfer.com
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By Wembleygal
Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum ...

Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By Wembleygal
ITV outbid SKY this year ...

ITV outbid SKY this year ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Mar 24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By Wembleygal
In London, I use: ...

In London, I use:

https://www.bestforeignexchange.com/

and I just ask for 1 dollar bills...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Feb 24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 808
Posted By Wembleygal
https://www.batransfer.com/

https://www.batransfer.com/
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Feb 24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By Wembleygal
I have stayed at the Ren many times, only once at...

I have stayed at the Ren many times, only once at the Radisson Blu and NEVER again.
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,424
Posted By Wembleygal
I use john frieda foam colour ...

I use john frieda foam colour ...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By Wembleygal
This should give you a general idea: ...

This should give you a general idea:

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1568695-airport-upgrade-aup-cost-tracking-thread.html
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Feb 24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,605
Posted By Wembleygal
A few years back, I had a problem using Scottish...

A few years back, I had a problem using Scottish notes in a London pub, but at Gatwick, there will be no issues.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Feb 24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 933
Posted By Wembleygal
I did it a number of years ago and saved a...

I did it a number of years ago and saved a fortune.

I flew from Dublin to MCO then back to Dublin via LHR and Gatwick. On the return, I had to change airports -- or did I? In fact, while I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Feb 24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 22,893
Posted By Wembleygal
I have used MPC before, but not in Orlando. ...

I have used MPC before, but not in Orlando.

The last time I arrived in MCO, there was a sign saying that all US citizens and Canadian citizens could enter here. As I hold a Canadian passport, I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Wembleygal
There will be prosecco on self-serve, but if you...

There will be prosecco on self-serve, but if you want real champagne, don't forget to ask any of the lounge attendants.
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By Wembleygal
Twickets are great!

Twickets are great!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,391
Posted By Wembleygal
A few years ago, coming back from Chicago, we...

A few years ago, coming back from Chicago, we entered the BA lounge and the lady asked if we would be interested in a paid upgrade for 950 USD each. We declined.

When we reached the gate, we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Jan 24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,391
Posted By Wembleygal
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-ex...

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/2146215-airport-upgrades-aup-promotion-2024-thread-2.html
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,105
Posted By Wembleygal
The way my insurance works, is I had to make the...

The way my insurance works, is I had to make the first claim for expenses with the airline. The travel delay portion of my insurance, was not applicable for the airline, as it was an ATS error.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 29 Jan 24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,105
Posted By Wembleygal
I was caught up in the August Bank holiday ATS...

I was caught up in the August Bank holiday ATS chaos.

As it was act of God, I couldn't claim any EU261 compensation, but all of my expenses were paid after about 5 weeks by BA.

I also managed...
Forum: General Chat 24 Jan 24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,361
Posted By Wembleygal
A number of years ago, I was a Silver level...

A number of years ago, I was a Silver level frequent flyer on United Airlines. It was the anniversary of the Star Alliance and they gave everyone 2 upgrade vouchers. I tried to use one of the...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By Wembleygal
At Heathrow, at the moment, it is just liquids...

At Heathrow, at the moment, it is just liquids and laptops/tablets in the security tray.

I have NEVER taken my phone out of the bag. And I have never been asked at Heathrow.
Forum: Accommodation 23 Jan 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,149
Posted By Wembleygal
This hack normally only works on Honeywell Incomm...

This hack normally only works on Honeywell Incomm units.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 23 Jan 24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,312
Posted By Wembleygal
The best value in points, is on Business Class.

The best value in points, is on Business Class.
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,361
Posted By Wembleygal
Sadly, this does not work anymore. It is all...

Sadly, this does not work anymore. It is all about frequent flyer status / price paid for the ticket / mysterious algorithms.
Forum: General Chat 16 Jan 24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,361
Posted By Wembleygal
A number of years ago, just after Christmas, we...

A number of years ago, just after Christmas, we had the very rare double upgrade on BA -- Economy to Business -- we only found out at the gate when we heard the double-beep.

I have had one...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Jan 24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,503
Posted By Wembleygal
https://www.headforpoints.com/the-beginners-guide-...

https://www.headforpoints.com/the-beginners-guide-to-collecting-avios-points/

First off, you need to decide if you will be collecting Virgin points or BA avios. Please see above for Avios.
...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By Wembleygal
Personally, I would just go to the 'spoons ... ...

Personally, I would just go to the 'spoons ...

Pay lounges in T5 are always heaving, and difficult to get into.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jan 24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,159
Posted By Wembleygal
I don't drive. Getting Uber and Lyft is...

I don't drive.

Getting Uber and Lyft is super easy all over Orlando.

I have had no issues to and from the airport using Uber or Lyft.
Forum: Accommodation 5 Dec 23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Wembleygal
The Doubletree is very much a convention hotel. ...

The Doubletree is very much a convention hotel. A little shabby, but really close to a Miller's Ale House. As you have the convention rate, they would have blocked only certain room types.

I...
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,262
Posted By Wembleygal
https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=...

https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges?location=ANU

https://vcbia.com/executive-lounge/

https://www.loungebuddy.com/ANU/executive-lounge-main-terminal-zQQRgvTu9i
...
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,035
Posted By Wembleygal
Personally, cutting down on carbs and keeping the...

Personally, cutting down on carbs and keeping the calories down, works for me.

Fill up on protein and lots of veg -- you should never feel like you are starving.
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,262
Posted By Wembleygal
If it is your first time flying Club World, don't...

If it is your first time flying Club World, don't forget, you will have access to a BA lounge.

https://www.oneworld.com/airport-lounges

When you are in a UK lounge, there will be processco,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 28 Nov 23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,938
Posted By Wembleygal
The are basically sheets, infused with detergent...

The are basically sheets, infused with detergent and conditioner. I bought a ton from the States, back in the day, but you can now buy many versions in the UK.

BTW - I live in Wembley, grew up in...
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