Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
I'm starting one of these in a couple of weeks. First flight is CAI-LHR on BA with an 0800 departure, so I think that I'll spend the preceding night at LM. The U.S. DOS website says that U.S. passport holders can obtain visa on arrival for $25, and that I do not need to obtain a visa in advance. Anyone here know if this is still accurate?
When I started my ex-CAI AONE4 in March, I also stayed at the Le Meriden using SPG points. I had just made platinum status and sent a generic email about walking to the hotel from the airport. You can walk there, but you have to go to terminal 2, I believe. I flew in on BA into terminal 3.
Anyway, they offered a complimentary meet and greet service. What was unusual, but true, is that the person meets you before any immigration services. I gave hime the $25, he got the visa and put it into the passport, and directed us to the front of the immigration and custom lines ahead of others in line. Then a 5 minute ride around the roads to the hotel entrance. Hope this helps.