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Apr 7, 2022, 11:10 am

#2686

danmushman

Join Date: Feb 2022

Location: London

Programs: BA Gold

Posts: 737

Quote:

Originally Posted by destone

Thinking of booking an ex-DUB roundtrip to North America, connecting at LHR both ways. Is abandoning the last leg of the trip (LHR-DUB) considered to be a breach of T&Cs? I don’t mind if I don’t get credited the 40 TP for that last leg as long as I get credited for everything else.

There are a few threads on here such as Dropping last leg of itinerary
and I think the general consensus is that it's fine to drop the last leg, you just don't get the TPs for that flight only.
Plus, if you're checking in baggage, it may be better to make the last leg of the flight either LGW-DUB or LCY-DUB so you can collect your baggage at LHR and head straight home.

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Apr 7, 2022, 11:11 am

#2687

destone

Join Date: May 2012

Location: JFK, MAN

Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Amex Plat

Posts: 425

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlightDetective

Hand baggage only, I assume? It's a problem if you're checking luggage, but not so much if not

Not that I've ever done it, but I've been sorely tempted.

Yes, hand luggage only.

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Apr 7, 2022, 12:24 pm

#2688

webstereo

Join Date: Jun 2017

Programs: BAEC Gold

Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAN-UK

I got a mail with the ticket number a few hours after the initial receipt came through.

I'm still waiting. 6 hours. Initial email does say it could take 24 hours.

Apr 7, 2022, 12:44 pm

#2689

Haagen Daz

Join Date: Sep 2018

Posts: 182

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAN-UK

I got a mail with the ticket number a few hours after the initial receipt came through.

Same for me. Appeared in the BA app shortly thereafter.

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Apr 8, 2022, 12:32 am

#2690

webstereo

Join Date: Jun 2017

Programs: BAEC Gold

Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haagen Daz

Same for me. Appeared in the BA app shortly thereafter.

I'm still waiting on a ticket. I hope my plan hasn't hit a snag.
On another note, as I have one Sat night there my initial thought was to stay at the airport Hilton or the Holiday Inn (I think it is?) but it occurs to me that the return flight on Sunday is 4pm and therefore it might be more interesting to stay in "town".
Does anyone have an recommendations or is the airport hotel the best way to go?

Apr 8, 2022, 1:01 am

#2691

Haagen Daz

Join Date: Sep 2018

Posts: 182

Quote:

Originally Posted by webstereo

What time do you arrive? If it's 11pm, I would stay at the airport Hilton. If earlier, I would venture into town. It's quick and cheap to take the train from the airport, from there the city is your lobster.

Apr 8, 2022, 1:03 am

#2692

Haagen Daz

Join Date: Sep 2018

Posts: 182

Duplicate.

Apr 8, 2022, 1:07 am

#2693

webstereo

Join Date: Jun 2017

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Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haagen Daz

15:15 Arr

Apr 8, 2022, 1:32 am

#2694

RG1X

Join Date: Nov 2017

Posts: 1,197

Are those HEL flights still available at all, or have I missed the boat / plane?

Apr 8, 2022, 1:35 am

#2695

lsquare

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Posts: 19,900

Quote:

Originally Posted by RG1X

Are those HEL flights still available at all, or have I missed the boat / plane?

I would love to know too!

Apr 8, 2022, 1:40 am

#2696

RG1X

Join Date: Nov 2017

Posts: 1,197

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsquare

I would love to know too!

I searched Kayak (I think that's what's being used up there), but no luck.

Edit - Ahah, they still show with Crystal Travel

These Business Light tickets seem like quite a good deal for those of us with status. I assume they're full tier points (as we wouldn't be considering them otherwise!).

Last edited by RG1X; Apr 8, 2022 at 1:46 am

Apr 8, 2022, 1:56 am

#2697

lsquare

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RG1X

Same day return? Is it BA coded? I would love to use that and get my segments out of the way. I would love to do this on a weekday.

Apr 8, 2022, 2:05 am

#2698

Cw novice

Join Date: Feb 2016

Posts: 947

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsquare

Same day return? Is it BA coded? I would love to use that and get my segments out of the way. I would love to do this on a weekday.

If you search on momodo you can get it so it's all BA numbered.

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Apr 8, 2022, 2:05 am

#2699

webstereo

Join Date: Jun 2017

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Posts: 383

Quote:

Originally Posted by RG1X

Indeed and I can confirm the ticket did come through - I called them in the end and they were exceptionally helpful and emailed it to me immediately

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Apr 8, 2022, 2:16 am

#2700

RG1X

Join Date: Nov 2017

Posts: 1,197

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cw novice

If you search on momodo you can get it so it's all BA numbered.

I can't seem to get that to work. What parameters are you using?

Edit - I have it. Same day too. I assume if I don't care about BA's flight requirement I can just go for the (slightly cheaper Finnair flights and still get the tier points though right?