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U.K. and Ireland
Dec 30, 20, 11:01 am
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London Airports transfer FAQ: London Stansted (STN)
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rcspeirs
Edited to remove references to (1) defunct...
Edited to remove references to
(1) defunct train operations
(2) Terravision and Easybus, neither of whom now serve STN
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U.K. and Ireland
Dec 30, 20, 10:41 am
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London Airports transfer FAQ: London Heathrow (LHR)
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6,077
Posted By
rcspeirs
Minor edit. (1) Remove reference to class 322...
Minor edit.
(1) Remove reference to class 322 trains (now replaced by Crossrail 345 trains)
(2) Edit to remove reference to free bus travel around airport, as this concession has been withdrawn
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U.K. and Ireland
Nov 2, 20, 6:16 am
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Local lockdowns in the UK
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56,885
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rcspeirs
"We will know in the next few days, not one...
"We will know in the next few days, not one sentence of the new SI has been written yet"
Thanks for confirming that. I have been searching high and low this morning for the SI text, and now I...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Oct 4, 20, 1:19 am
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Any experience with not collecting an Avis car on a BA holiday immediately?
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1,565
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rcspeirs
"anyone know if I have to give the drivers...
"anyone know if I have to give the drivers licence of my wife for her to drive or is it like Hertz where it is just accepted?"
That's a north America policy. In other countries the additional driver...
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U.K. and Ireland
Sep 25, 20, 3:16 am
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Accommodation in Greenwich
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616
Posted By
rcspeirs
The university operates out of three separate...
The university operates out of three separate campus sites - and they're miles apart from each other. You need to establish which one will be the focus site for your friend. The University...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 23, 20, 1:14 am
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38
T5 ZipCar Flex
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rcspeirs
Zipcar isn't at LCY, and the borough it's in...
Zipcar isn't at LCY, and the borough it's in (Newham) is not one of the flex boroughs.
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British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 14, 20, 12:01 pm
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Here's an idea to keep slots busy for the Winter season: LCY-LHR
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5,346
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rcspeirs
"Google Map it. It says it takes 52 minutes by...
"Google Map it. It says it takes 52 minutes by road"
This is one of the instances where the google estimate is a joke. I recently drove from Heathrow to the Isle of Dogs - early afternoon on the...
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Hertz | Gold Plus Rewards
Sep 8, 20, 1:54 am
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Christmas 2020 - Insane Pricing
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2,126
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rcspeirs
"We're sorry, there are not any vehicles...
"We're sorry, there are not any vehicles available for this request. [DE34]."
That's routine. The major rental companies in the UK often sell out of inventory over Christmas.
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
Sep 4, 20, 1:21 am
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Uk entry at lhr or lcy
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1,134
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rcspeirs
I came through Heathrow T5 on Sunday (30th). The...
I came through Heathrow T5 on Sunday (30th). The immigration hall was a disgrace. Passengers from every destination (I was coming in from a 'safe corridor' country) were crammed together into one...
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Avis | Preferred and Budget | Fastbreak
Sep 1, 20, 2:57 am
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Amex Platinum benefits with Avis / Utility bills in Faro?
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839
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rcspeirs
Sign up to the Avis "wizard" scheme. It costs...
Sign up to the Avis "wizard" scheme. It costs nothing. In doing so they'll do the credit check process as part of enrolment (which is what this multiple bills is about), so you'll not need to bother...
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Hertz | Gold Plus Rewards
Jul 30, 20, 11:13 am
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Downgrade? In Germany
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749
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rcspeirs
"Very ticked off about the situation and...
"Very ticked off about the situation and considering disputing the final bill."
My experience is that as soon as you've driven away with the alternative vehicle your negotiating power to dispute the...
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Hertz | Gold Plus Rewards
Jul 2, 20, 10:52 pm
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Hertz Germany car rental 'damages' scam
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rcspeirs
"Since I used the Hertz.com website to make the...
"Since I used the Hertz.com website to make the reservation, Hertz arbitration with the American Arbitration Assoc applies. "
I'm not a lawyer, but are you sure? The paperwork you would sign when...
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U.K. and Ireland
Jul 2, 20, 10:05 am
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AirBnb in the UK
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1,657
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rcspeirs
@thijsseh ...
@thijsseh (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/thijsseh.html)"Where did you get that from?"
I think you've gone at cross purposes. The Op was remarking that because the new location isn't...
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U.K. and Ireland
Jun 22, 20, 12:32 am
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AirBnb in the UK
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rcspeirs
You need to be looking at six months plus..... ...
You need to be looking at six months plus.....
The standard way a private home is rented in England is an ASTA (Assured Short Term Tenancy Agreement). Legally, they have to be six months minimum....
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U.K. and Ireland
Jun 19, 20, 8:27 am
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Folkestone/Eurotunnel
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492
Posted By
rcspeirs
As you leave the terminal car park area you drive...
As you leave the terminal car park area you drive through two check point. First a UK check point - I have never had to show any documents on leaving, then a French check point, I have always had to...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
Jun 14, 20, 4:00 am
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LHR - time to clear immigration
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850
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rcspeirs
HEx is only running every half hour at the...
HEx is only running every half hour at the moment. National Express coach services are completely suspended at the moment but some services will restart in July. The Railair service to Reading is...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
Jun 7, 20, 3:51 am
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Domestic Northern Ireland to GB Leisure Flights
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920
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rcspeirs
"There is no rule on this. " That's not true....
"There is no rule on this. "
That's not true. The emergency regulations remain in force and they continue to restrict the freedom to travel. There isn't a single rule. Each of the four constituent...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
Jun 3, 20, 12:34 am
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UK 'to bring in 14-day quarantine' for air passengers
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4,264
Posted By
rcspeirs
Your quarantine location is the place where you...
Your quarantine location is the place where you normally reside in the UK. The holiday Inn is only required if you somehow arrive at the UK immigration control and can't provide an address.
The...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
May 27, 20, 8:23 am
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UK airports - is anything open at all [at EDI]?
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2,771
Posted By
rcspeirs
As the UK is still in the transition period, you...
As the UK is still in the transition period, you do have the right to enter the UK. The immigration officer cannot turn you back. But he/she can question you and might alert a nearby police officer...
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U.K. and Ireland
May 27, 20, 8:03 am
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UK airports - is anything open at all [at EDI]?
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2,771
Posted By
rcspeirs
Some hotels are open - for designated key workers...
Some hotels are open - for designated key workers who need to work from home for example. Those who need to be away from home for medical treatment would be able to stay at a hotel that is still...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
May 27, 20, 5:08 am
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44
UK airports - is anything open at all [at EDI]?
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2,771
Posted By
rcspeirs
"I believe he is flying over for a sight test, so...
"I believe he is flying over for a sight test, so the regulations do not apply" Raffles. I'm not reading the situation in the same way. The Regulations will always apply, but they do include some...
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U.K. and Ireland
May 27, 20, 3:53 am
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44
UK airports - is anything open at all [at EDI]?
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2,771
Posted By
rcspeirs
I would urge you to think very carefully about...
I would urge you to think very carefully about this. Although you say you are coming "home", the rest of your post implies that home is Munich. If your normal home is Munich, the emergency...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
May 8, 20, 12:16 am
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7
CityFlyer back in the skies?
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1,922
Posted By
rcspeirs
"So I imagine everything has been cleared and the...
"So I imagine everything has been cleared and the airport is free to park/store planes on stand again"
Not quite. Work was underway yesterday to remove the temporary barriers and hoardings, but that...
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
May 6, 20, 2:46 am
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60
When are UK hotels scheduled to reopen to the public?
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15,122
Posted By
rcspeirs
Tidal flow on the Thames can be very powerful -...
Tidal flow on the Thames can be very powerful - the river through London is far more dangerous than many realise. In any case, going out on the river right now would break the "essential journey"...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
May 4, 20, 12:51 am
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31
Fire Suppression System Deployment Incident LHR BA Hangar
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9,984
Posted By
rcspeirs
I didn't appreciate how much foam has been...
I didn't appreciate how much foam has been discharged until I zoomed in on the second photo. It seems to be as deep as the wheels on the parked transit van!
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