Share your experiences of travelling to the US

[moosha]

Originally Posted by Softy

We used budget through Andy on this one. It was level 3 (I think) in the garage and I could see around 1000 cars easy. Almost every space was filled with a car. Not all budget/Avis (same company) as I think someone else was on that level too. Basically, no car shortage at Tampa 😂.

The drive was fine. We got out on the road just before 7. No jams. A little busy around Tampa then the initial 5 mins or so on the I4 then it was a lot quieter. All as expected really.

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Originally Posted by mexico07

Thank you for taking the time to answer , we have booked with Andy too but with Dollar so really hope they have a car for us 🤞 our flight lands at 15.40 so hoping to be out and on our way a bit earlier ! Have the best time xxx

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Yes I panicked a bit when I saw Softy got on the road at 7 ish…we have dinner booked in Disney Springs at 7.30 on arrival day! I didn’t realise the Tampa flights were currently departing the UK later. We’re also due to land around 3.30 (22nd December).

I’m loving seeing everyone’s posts about how their travel days have been absolutely fine. Hope all who are there are having a fantastic holiday 😊.

[unixgirl]

On VA the mask wearing was enforced and even with small children I didn’t see masks pulled down. Immigration was fast and no questions about vaccinations or tests. Disney was much stricter on masks but even so lots of people pulling them down for photos on the rides. Universal was no masks.

[sandshal]

Had tests done at Randox behind Raddisson Blu Edwardian LHR today, bit of trouble finding entrance to car park but tests very straight forward and approved within the hour. Had to screen shot and manually upload to Verifly, but again, approved within 10 mins, attestation straight forward and now all approved and ready to check in tomorrow. We had planned to travel up tomorrow and stay at Sofitel but pleased we brought the trip forward a day and stayed the extra night at Staybridge Suutes on Bath Road, which I’ve got to say is excellent. Fingers crossed check in goes as smoothly tomorrow.

[nursetina]

Originally Posted by sandshal

Had tests done at Randox behind Raddisson Blu Edwardian LHR today, bit of trouble finding entrance to car park but tests very straight forward and approved within the hour. Had to screen shot and manually upload to Verifly, but again, approved within 10 mins, attestation straight forward and now all approved and ready to check in tomorrow. We had planned to travel up tomorrow and stay at Sofitel but pleased we brought the trip forward a day and stayed the extra night at Staybridge Suutes on Bath Road, which I’ve got to say is excellent. Fingers crossed check in goes as smoothly tomorrow.

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Any tips on finding entrance please, as I'm going here for my tests Friday? Have an amazing holiday.

[sandshal]

Originally Posted by nursetina

Any tips on finding entrance please, as I'm going here for my tests Friday? Have an amazing holiday.

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It’s so easy if you know how lol. Head into main entrance but instead of swinging right into half moon lobby area, stay left and barrier to left hand side of hotel will open. Testing is in a tent in the rear car park. There are also alternative entrances to car park via road on right hand side of hotel but these are all locked and not in use. Test results came through very quickly.

[sandshal]

Just one surprise today, checked in online with BA, dead on 9:40. Middle seats allocated but still no opportunity to change unless we paid. Always thought we could change free of charge at online checkin, maybe that’s changed?

[nursetina]

Originally Posted by sandshal

It’s so easy if you know how lol. Head into main entrance but instead of swinging right into half moon lobby area, stay left and barrier to left hand side of hotel will open. Testing is in a tent in the rear car park. There are also alternative entrances to car park via road on right hand side of hotel but these are all locked and not in use. Test results came through very quickly.

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Thanks for info. I looked on Google maps and it was taking me to the entrance on side road to right of hotel so good to have more up to date instructions. Safe flight

[nursetina]

Originally Posted by sandshal

Just one surprise today, checked in online with BA, dead on 9:40. Middle seats allocated but still no opportunity to change unless we paid. Always thought we could change free of charge at online checkin, maybe that’s changed?

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I never prebook seats, however I was worried you wouldn't be able to pick seats at online check in so used some avios points to book seats in advance. Not best use of points but if we can't check in online for any reason we know we are sitting together and have window seat. Only did this for journey out. Hope you can change them at bag drop.

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by sandshal

Just one surprise today, checked in online with BA, dead on 9:40. Middle seats allocated but still no opportunity to change unless we paid. Always thought we could change free of charge at online checkin, maybe that’s changed?

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It sounds like they are moving the aircraft over to a different configuration and will want to seat those who have paid in as near identical seats as the previous. Hence not allowing those who haven't paid to select at checkin - that is the only reason I can think off (maybe hundred of others)

[Dazed]

Originally Posted by sandshal

Just one surprise today, checked in online with BA, dead on 9:40. Middle seats allocated but still no opportunity to change unless we paid. Always thought we could change free of charge at online checkin, maybe that’s changed?

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I moved my seats during online check in. BA then moved it again at passport check to a better seat. They will help you move at the airport, I was there exactly 3hrs before and was able to move.

However, when I boarded there was a lovely lady at my seat asking if I would swap with her so she could sit with her friend. I was already sitting separately from my husband and the man that was sitting in the seat nearest him was being awful to the cabin crew and they were trying to keep him happy (he wanted to sit in the Captain/Pilots rest seat). When it was obvious that everyone else was together in pairs I agreed to swap with her so that at least one of us was with our friend/partner. I didn’t see my husband for 9hrs and was next to sleeping pilots all flight 😂