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Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 21 Feb 24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 336
Posted By TinkerBabe
We are price watching the Icon for next year, we...

We are price watching the Icon for next year, we usually aim to pay £100 a night (pp) for a cruise and I’d be willing to double that for Icon, but sadly not willing to pay 3 x more! Have sailed on...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Feb 24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,918
Posted By TinkerBabe
We get one every year and we use them fairly...

We get one every year and we use them fairly quickly, but have always been told by the flying club that the flight has to be booked and outbound flown by the 2 year anniversary of the voucher issue...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 26 Mar 23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By TinkerBabe
Literally sat in these seats today flying back...

Literally sat in these seats today flying back from Miami! My friend and I were 68 D&E, and our daughters were in front of us in 67. Yes the seats definitely recline, there are no toilets at the back...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Feb 23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,115
Posted By TinkerBabe
We recently had 4 on a return flight to vegas,...

We recently had 4 on a return flight to vegas, brilliant experience!
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By TinkerBabe
We arrived at 10am on 18th Dec and it was full...

We arrived at 10am on 18th Dec and it was full. We hadn’t pre booked as we were using priority pass and it’s an additional £8pp to prebook. Unfortunately they don’t put any sign up or anything, so we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Dec 22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,819
Posted By TinkerBabe
We flew back from Miami on Xmas day in premium,...

We flew back from Miami on Xmas day in premium, we were the second row in the cabin and the front rows was empty as the tv screens were not working. As we didn’t want to watch as we wanted to sleep,...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,012
Posted By TinkerBabe
We have a doggie cam so that we can see what our...

We have a doggie cam so that we can see what our pup is doing when he is left alone (always snoring away on the sofa!) so it would be useful for you to see whether he actually is making any noise...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 5 Nov 22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By TinkerBabe
I recently (2 weeks ago) changed a name on a...

I recently (2 weeks ago) changed a name on a reward flight and there was no charge and no need to cancel and rebook. A quick phone call sorted it out, I rang just as the service centre opened and got...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Oct 22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,074
Posted By TinkerBabe
Heathrow Lounges?

Hi Dibbers
We have priority pass so are likely to want to book a lounge when we fly from Heathrow T3 in December. Can anyone offer any experience of either the No 1 or Aspire? One of our party is...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 6 Aug 22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Posted By TinkerBabe
We flew upper last Thursday and had this menu...

We flew upper last Thursday and had this menu. Got an email a couple of days before to choose our main course, the rest was selected on the flight- I had toasted asparagus spears with a sauce, the...
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By TinkerBabe
If we have a late flight, we usually book a day...

If we have a late flight, we usually book a day room at an airport hotel. Means you can leave luggage, sit by the pool, freshen up etc. I book through day use.com
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Jul 22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By TinkerBabe
We’ve only ever booked our flights and cruises...

We’ve only ever booked our flights and cruises separately, as the cruise is usually just one small part of the trip. We are currently in Seattle, arrived yesterday, and will be moving on to Las...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Jul 22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 252
Posted By TinkerBabe
Still Luggage Issues at LHR Terminal 3?

We fly out to Seattle on Thursday, I have put 3 days worth of clothes in to our hand luggage (we are flying upper so have a decent allowance) just wondering if there is still luggage chaos at...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Jul 22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By TinkerBabe
We visited in 2018 and got our tickets via...

We visited in 2018 and got our tickets via Eleanor Holmes Norton, the D.C. senator who at that time accepted applications from non US citizens-I have no idea if that’s still the case post covid. That...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Jul 22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By TinkerBabe
LHR VA Upper Class T3 recent experience?

Morning Dibbers
Just wondering if anyone has recent experience of Virgin upper class from T3 at Heathrow, and how it is impacted but the current staffing issues? We fly next Thurs (28th) and intend...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jul 22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,202
Posted By TinkerBabe
Oh dear we are flying VA from Terminal 3 next...

Oh dear we are flying VA from Terminal 3 next Wednesday to Seattle, its our first and only time of flying Upper Class, I will be so sad if we miss so much of the exerience due to the queues and...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 18 Jul 22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,892
Posted By TinkerBabe
Saw this and now waiting for our cruise line...

Saw this and now waiting for our cruise line (carnival on 6th Aug) to announce if they are removing testing. My instinct is they won’t for a while but I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 10 Jul 22, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,731
Posted By TinkerBabe
We have had this situation several times after a...

We have had this situation several times after a cruise, and in fact have it again next month when we disembark at 8am but don’t fly home from LA until 10pm, so we always get a day room via...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jun 22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,278
Posted By TinkerBabe
Been on hold for 2 hrs 20 mins so far this...

Been on hold for 2 hrs 20 mins so far this morning, not sorted yet but hopefully soon. Just trying to do a date change. I tried the web messenger chat function but it kept saying they had no agents...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 29 Jun 22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,309
Posted By TinkerBabe
We have sailed both and I much preferred MSC,...

We have sailed both and I much preferred MSC, probably their excellent drink package helped! We went on the MSC Virtuosa and it stunning, food and drink were outstanding and everything about the ship...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jun 22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 20,044
Posted By TinkerBabe
Do those who are much more informed than I think...

Do those who are much more informed than I think that other airlines may also strike over their pay and conditions? We are flying VA on 28th July, however I am not aware of how their workforce has...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Jun 22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By TinkerBabe
Upper Class Check In

Afternoon all:wavey:

So next month we are flying UC for the first time, we are flying to Seattle and return home from LA, on some reward flights (£667 each, bargain!) We have meet and greet...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Jun 22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By TinkerBabe
We have had dayrooms at other airports, for...

We have had dayrooms at other airports, for example Miami and Los Angeles. We book through dayuse.com, we usually select one that has free airport shuttle so we can get to the airport with ease at...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jun 22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,212
Posted By TinkerBabe
I had this recently, it says the estate were...

I had this recently, it says the estate were unpaid but didn’t give me a payment button to try again. I waited a couple of hours (as per advice read online) and when I logged back on it still said...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 16 Jun 22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,159
Posted By TinkerBabe
Following as we will have same situation in 6...

Following as we will have same situation in 6 weeks time. Our plan at the moment is to book an online test (we have recently used the online tests for travel and they were great) my only worry is...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 12 Jun 22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,350
Posted By TinkerBabe
It would be great if the cruise testing...

It would be great if the cruise testing requirement was removed but I’m not hopeful it will be, even in light of the US dropping the pre-flight testing rule. The UK dropped the requirement for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Jun 22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 334
Posted By TinkerBabe
First time VA Upper Class-seat tips, or any other hints?

Our first (possibly only!) time flying upper from Heathrow to Seattle, then back from LA. We are on the Boeing 787 on the way out, and the A350-1000 on the way home. We have booked 7A & 8A both ways,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 May 22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 450
Posted By TinkerBabe
You can actually do it online, Ive just booked...

You can actually do it online, Ive just booked flights for other family members. Log in to the flying account, and when you gt to the traveller details page it gives the option to tick a box to say...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 9 May 22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,226
Posted By TinkerBabe
We have cruised many times with several lines,...

We have cruised many times with several lines, our favourite is Royal Caribbean however we sailed on the MSC Virtuosa last summer and thought it was stunning. Best drinks package, good food,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 May 22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,077
Posted By TinkerBabe
Hi, we also have the virgin CC and the miles all...

Hi, we also have the virgin CC and the miles all go into my husbands flying club account, so any reward seats we ourchase all come from the same pot of points. Do you mean you have earned the points...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 23 Apr 22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,495
Posted By TinkerBabe
Just to confirm firm what others I’ve said, my...

Just to confirm firm what others I’ve said, my daughter and I recently cruised on Oasis out of Miami, and the testing requirement was the same as we need for the Anthem next month from Southampton...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Apr 22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,972
Posted By TinkerBabe
We flew to Miami at the end of march, the airport...

We flew to Miami at the end of march, the airport is fine but immigration was awful, 2 hour queue! We stayed at an airport hotel which offered a free shuttle, then we set off on a cruise the next day
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By TinkerBabe
Yes just the standard jack, most people seemed to...

Yes just the standard jack, most people seemed to be using their own headphones so wouldn’t be surprised to see them being phased out, but certainly they were there in both legs of the journey a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Apr 22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By TinkerBabe
Yes they are, I flew 2 weeks ago in economy and...

Yes they are, I flew 2 weeks ago in economy and headphones were on our seat, although I took my own anyway.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 10 Mar 22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By TinkerBabe
A company called prenetics as virgin were...

A company called prenetics as virgin were offering a discount code for them, they were £27 each.
Forum: Accommodation 10 Mar 22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By TinkerBabe
Hotel Reccomendations-2 days in Miami pre-cruise

Morning Dibbers :wavey:

We have 3 nights/2 full days in Miami in December before we embark on a cruise. We are unsure of what area to stay in as my husband and I will be glad to relax and soak up...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 9 Mar 22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By TinkerBabe
Following as we fly to Miami on 26th March, have...

Following as we fly to Miami on 26th March, have booked supervised remote antigen tests for the morning of Friday 25th so that we get our result before we set off to the airport hotel for a...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,648
Posted By TinkerBabe
We use the credit card for absolutely everything...

We use the credit card for absolutely everything and the points soon add up! Also it’s linked to our PayPal account, so if I want to transfer a friend some money for something or want to send some...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Mar 22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,648
Posted By TinkerBabe
We earn around 200,000 points a year by using the...

We earn around 200,000 points a year by using the VA credit card, so we also get an annual companion voucher with this. We have LHR-SEA return upper class flights in July (£656 pp), and 5 economy out...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,539
Posted By TinkerBabe
Am I silly for missing my dog when I go on holiday?!

Hello Dibbers,

We have a 7 month old sprocker spaniel and we absolutely love him, but I am already fretting about when we go on holiday without him! I know Im being silly as he will be looked...
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