Non-refundable booking - will I still get points if I don't show?
Apr 18, 2010, 10:02 am
#1
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Non-refundable booking - will I still get points if I don't show?
I have a booking for the Sofitel Gatwick in Monday night, on a non-flexible or refundable rate. Its looking likely my flight on Tuesday morning will be cancelled.
Its a work trip so I'll get the cost of the hotel back on expenses, but if I don't show up any ideas what my chances are of getting the a-club points?
I'm almost tempted to show up anyway and check in for a couple of hours!
Its a work trip so I'll get the cost of the hotel back on expenses, but if I don't show up any ideas what my chances are of getting the a-club points?
I'm almost tempted to show up anyway and check in for a couple of hours!
Apr 18, 2010, 10:24 am
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No shows don't earn any points. I'd check with the hotel if they will waive the "non refundable" condition in the current circumstances.
Failing that of course you could enjoy the room regardless.
Failing that of course you could enjoy the room regardless.
Apr 18, 2010, 11:05 am
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Thanks for that.
I'll either try and get the cost waived, or possibly turn up, check in, use my free drink voucher (I'm A-Club silver), take the toiletries, check out and come home
I'll either try and get the cost waived, or possibly turn up, check in, use my free drink voucher (I'm A-Club silver), take the toiletries, check out and come home
Apr 19, 2010, 5:01 am
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Apr 19, 2010, 9:26 am
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So my flight has now been cancelled - I just called the Sofitel and they were happy to move my reservation to a later date. At the moment its 30th June, and I just have to call them when I know the date I'll be flying out of Gatwick.
(fine, as I fly out of there regularly)
Very happy with this, particularly since I would have missed the cancellation deadline even if this was a flexible booking. ^
(fine, as I fly out of there regularly)
Very happy with this, particularly since I would have missed the cancellation deadline even if this was a flexible booking. ^
Apr 21, 2010, 4:13 am
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Cop this - I had to miss a prepaid reservation @ the Sydney Hilton, didn't show (didn't call to cancel) - 48hrs later the points and stay posted on my HH statement, a week later I got 1,000 QFF points for the stay.
How good is that?
How good is that?