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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Feb 23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,873
Posted By Peko
BA doesn’t have extra legroom seats as a...

BA doesn’t have extra legroom seats as a category. The only economy seats with extra legroom compared to other seats in the same cabin are exit rows. Bulkhead seats have extra “knee room” due to no...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By Peko
BA operates dynamic pricing for seat...

BA operates dynamic pricing for seat reservations, so price change (up or down, but mostly up) is possible, though it doesn’t always happen. However, they are not changing constantly, and if the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Jan 23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,039
Posted By Peko
For MCO-JFK-MAN on Delta or Delta/Virgin, it will...

For MCO-JFK-MAN on Delta or Delta/Virgin, it will be a same terminal connection in T4 at JFK (T2 is now closed, all Delta flights are at T4).

If both flights are on one ticket, any hold bags will...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 19 Jan 23, 02:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By Peko
While you can’t use Avios to book BA packages,...

While you can’t use Avios to book BA packages, you can use them to upgrade flights already booked in a package. The Avios upgrade can’t be done online, would have to be on the phone or perhaps via...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Jan 23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 468
Posted By Peko
Global Entry and TSA Pre are separate programs,...

Global Entry and TSA Pre are separate programs, but since you get TSA Pre included when you have GE, people tend to think they are one.

Global Entry applies to going through US immigration and is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Jan 23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,232
Posted By Peko
They did, in the earlier days of GE being open...

They did, in the earlier days of GE being open more widely to UK citizens. Temporary enrolment centers were opened periodically in London.

There were plans to open temporary centers in Manchester...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,808
Posted By Peko
Most likely to be IFE boxes.

Most likely to be IFE boxes.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Jan 23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,591
Posted By Peko
Assuming the cancelled flight was operated by...

Assuming the cancelled flight was operated by Virgin (Not a codeshare operated by Delta). you do not have to accept cancellation, though getting your rights may prove challenging.

The relevant...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Jan 23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By Peko
These are known as basic economy fares (may have...

These are known as basic economy fares (may have other names such as Lite or similar). It may vary a bit by airline, but it’s usually not just the baggage that you don’t get. You may also find that...
Forum: General Chat 7 Jan 23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By Peko
For a technical delay, yes you can claim...

For a technical delay, yes you can claim compensation. Also entitled to duty of care during the delay if it’s a connecting flight, food and hotel as it seems you have an overnight delay.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,391
Posted By Peko
You don’t have to reclear security with a same...

You don’t have to reclear security with a same terminal domestic to international connection at LHR. As long as MIA flights remain at T5, you won’t need to reclear security and 1h40 should be plenty,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By Peko
BA operates 2 configurations of LGW-based 3 class...

BA operates 2 configurations of LGW-based 3 class 777-200. One of them has the window/aisle pairs aligned with the centre section in WT+, the other doesn’t.

If your seat map in Manage My Booking...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Jan 23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By Peko
BA has closed all the lower fare classes in each...

BA has closed all the lower fare classes in each cabin for sale over these dates (as far as they are yet released), only the flexible fares are on sale for the LGW-MCO route. The latest outbound date...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By Peko
Yes you can travel on it. Unlike passports, an...

Yes you can travel on it. Unlike passports, an ESTA only needs to be valid on the date you enter the US, you can leave after it expires as long as you enter before the expiry date.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jan 23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,786
Posted By Peko
Nothing has changed, but in practice it may be...

Nothing has changed, but in practice it may be advisable to take your passport. Under the CTA, British Citizens don’t need to have a passport to enter Ireland from the UK, but where border controls...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 Jan 23, 12:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,786
Posted By Peko
You will be fine as long as your (presumably...

You will be fine as long as your (presumably British) passport is valid for the full duration of your trip (extra months beyond 10 years are ok).

The rules regarding passport age and remaining...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Jan 23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By Peko
There are two configurations of BA LGW-based 3...

There are two configurations of BA LGW-based 3 class 777. The one you’ve been sent doesn’t have bathrooms in WT+, only at the front of Club World and midway/rear of WT.

The other configuration is...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 30 Dec 22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By Peko
Yes, you need to register again with UK Border...

Yes, you need to register again with UK Border Force and pay the fee for the UK access code, before you can start the renewal process on the TTP site.
Forum: General Chat 20 Dec 22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,527
Posted By Peko
Where are you seeing a delay? Assume this is...

Where are you seeing a delay? Assume this is BA182 JFK-LHR, it’s currently showing operating on schedule on the BA app, though I have to say that the assigned aircraft in Flightradar24 doesn’t match...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 20 Dec 22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Posted By Peko
That hostel was the first place I ever stayed at...

That hostel was the first place I ever stayed at in LA, as a young backpacker many years ago. I’ve been a fan of SM ever since, and still get a bit sentimental when I pass the hostel each time I use...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 19 Dec 22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Posted By Peko
Just be aware that the beach lot next to the pier...

Just be aware that the beach lot next to the pier mentioned above (officially called Lot 1 North) applies flat daily rate charges, which can vary according to day, season and events. It’s normally in...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Dec 22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,635
Posted By Peko
If the flights are on one ticket (which they will...

If the flights are on one ticket (which they will be if booked together in one booking on the Virgin website), they will be through tickets. You will not need to collect baggage at LHR, and your...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 15 Dec 22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,585
Posted By Peko
KLM doesn’t fly that route, it’s operated by...

KLM doesn’t fly that route, it’s operated by Virgin and sold by KLM as what is known as a codeshare.

There won’t be a return showing, because EDI-MCO is a seasonal route which finishes at the end...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 9 Dec 22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,270
Posted By Peko
The eGates need to have UKBF staff monitoring...

The eGates need to have UKBF staff monitoring them. If there are insufficient staff, fewer eGates will be operational. Under 12s also can’t use eGates.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Dec 22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,270
Posted By Peko
The UK does not have physical airport border...

The UK does not have physical airport border control checks on departure, it is done electronically.

More generally, there will still be BF staff on duty if this goes ahead, since members of the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 3 Dec 22, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By Peko
Exec Club status seat selection privileges don’t...

Exec Club status seat selection privileges don’t apply for group bookings.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 3 Dec 22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By Peko
You’re seeing those prices because the online...

You’re seeing those prices because the online booking tool shows minimum 24 hours stay price, even if you input a shorter stay (try putting in a 12 hour stay, you’ll get the same price). No point...
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 22, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By Peko
[My bold]. UK passports don’t work like that. A...

[My bold]. UK passports don’t work like that. A passport issued on 8th of a month will also expire on 8th of a month.

To travel to the EU on a British passport, both of the following criteria...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,479
Posted By Peko
It’s not disingenuous because (a) employers...

It’s not disingenuous because

(a) employers look at payroll costs on a fully loaded basis, and quoted pay increases (absolute or percentage) never include pensions. If salary goes up by 17%, fully...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 41,479
Posted By Peko
The more widely reported figure is 17%. The RCN...

The more widely reported figure is 17%. The RCN asked for inflation plus 5%. It would depend whether you use CPI or RPI as the base and in which month, but RPI is now above 12%.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 24 Nov 22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Peko
For the 3 hour connection, as this would be with...

For the 3 hour connection, as this would be with Delta or Delta/Virgin, you won’t have to reclear security at JFK unless you wish to leave the terminal landside.

Delta flights MCO-JFK can arrive...
Forum: General Chat 23 Nov 22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 14,658
Posted By Peko
Internal Combustion Engine (i.e. petrol/diesel...

Internal Combustion Engine (i.e. petrol/diesel engine).
Forum: General Chat 22 Nov 22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Peko
There are no UK-specific immigration channels at...

There are no UK-specific immigration channels at UK airports. The eGates and desks for UK passport holders may be used by EU/EEA/Schengen citizens, plus those of several other countries (US, Canada,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 22 Nov 22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,066
Posted By Peko
Queues weren’t too bad from what I saw, though we...

Queues weren’t too bad from what I saw, though we bought Flash passes so bypassed many of them.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Nov 22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,066
Posted By Peko
The $90 pp we paid included taxes. There was an...

The $90 pp we paid included taxes. There was an additional $12.99 booking processing fee when booking online (total fee for the booking, not per person).

No issues with ride closures when we were...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 21 Nov 22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,066
Posted By Peko
I was there in July, it was $90 per person for...

I was there in July, it was $90 per person for the base ticket (on a Friday, I think the prices can vary by day of the week sometimes), which can increase significantly if you buy Flash Passes to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 21 Nov 22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By Peko
If the booking has not yet been ticketed (being...

If the booking has not yet been ticketed (being confirmed and being ticketed are separate processes for the airline), you may not be able to select seats. This is often the case with BA for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 20 Nov 22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,492
Posted By Peko
The liquids rules are unrelated to Richard Reid...

The liquids rules are unrelated to Richard Reid (aka The Shoe Bomber). His attempt to bring down a flight occurred in 2001, as posted above the liquids rule is the result of a different (and foiled)...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Nov 22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,927
Posted By Peko
Drinking laws in the UAE vary by Emirate. For...

Drinking laws in the UAE vary by Emirate. For example, Sharjah is completely dry.

What the OP found about legal for 18 but 21 in hotels applies in Abu Dhabi, where the legal drinking age is 18,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 20 Nov 22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By Peko
Just to clarify, scheduled arrival time is not...

Just to clarify, scheduled arrival time is not “wheels down” time. It is the time the aircraft is scheduled to come to a stop at its parking stand (whether a connected gate or remote stand). Taxi...
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