jonno Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, David Williams said: But the really loyal people will have already used their vouchers for later this year & that would require changes to their website ! Yep, we've used one of ours already for the 24th July and as we booked the other as two separate sailings we've those to use too. We'll probably have one remaining for the 2021 timetable. We also have a few gift vouchers, we get them every year for birthdays etc, shame you can't use them at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 31 minutes ago, jonno said: Yep, we've used one of ours already for the 24th July and as we booked the other as two separate sailings we've those to use too. We'll probably have one remaining for the 2021 timetable. We also have a few gift vouchers, we get them every year for birthdays etc, shame you can't use them at the same time. As long as you book standard and flexi in advance you can add as many vouchers as you like one at a time before the final balance is collected Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Edited July 14, 2020 by David Williams 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, David Williams said: As long as you book standard and flexi in advance you can add as many vouchers as you like one at a time before the final balance is collected You can only use one refund voucher per return booking and you can't use them in conjunction with gift vouchers. I tried when booking for the 24th. Since inception we only use flexi. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, jonno said: You can only use one refund voucher per return booking and you can't use them in conjunction with gift vouchers. I tried when booking for the 24th. Since inception we only use flexi. I had an existing flexi booking, after booking I was able to add two refund vouchers and one friends and family voucher to the booking - they just have to be added one at a time. I haven't tried gift vouchers. This logic only works if more than 2 months away. Note that BF recommend booking 2 singles as 2 vouchers can be used at the booking stage. David Edited July 14, 2020 by David Williams Link to post Share on other sites
nottingham Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 When I got my latest refund credit note (no3) through which came via Customer Services the message said that when I wanted to re-book, if using more than one RCN to book by telephone through customer services. Link to post Share on other sites
jonno Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, David Williams said: Note that BF recommend booking 2 singles as 2 vouchers can be used at the booking stage. Yeah, I was thinking of doing that for the next one. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, nottingham said: to book by telephone through customer services. Be good when that is possible again. Link to post Share on other sites
Gardian Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 13/07/2020 at 14:25, Trun said: I think you mean the EHIC card. If not, the E111 was replaced by EHIC several years ago. On 13/07/2020 at 14:00, David Williams said: I am not worried about cancellations with flexible tickets and refundable hotels it is just being ill when abroad that is a concern - at least this year we are covered by the E111 in Europe. Something that I ‘ve wanted to say for a while. This EHIC isn’t and has never been, an open sesame to healthcare whilst abroad. From experience with friends who have needed treatment when staying with us, the acceptance / recognition of that card is, to say the least, iffy. I could go in to more detail, but it would be too boring. Suffice to say that if anybody thinks that with an EHIC, they’re ‘alright’, then they’re mistaken. Emergency treatment will always be taken care of, but pretty soon afterwards, any hospital (down here anyway) will want your card details. Our GP, superb as she is, isn’t the slightest bit interested in the EHIC. Sorry, but that’s the reality. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 I have heard same stories off a few people but 6 years ago I fell ill in Spain and was admitted to hospital and the treatment was first class no waiting x rays,scans,blood tests I only had the ehic card.the strange was when they discharged me it was after mid night. Link to post Share on other sites
TonyMWeaver Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 hours ago, David Williams said: That makes no sense, not only can I not find that tweet you have screenshot, it's completely different to what Jane said on Monday. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) France tomorrow, Spain next week and it was from Facebook Edited July 14, 2020 by David Williams Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 The timetables and booking engine have been updated to reflect sailings through to end of October 2021, for French routes (excluding St Malo and Le Havre). "Headlines" spotted so far: - Galicia first sailing currently appears to be on the 22nd March 2021 from Cherbourg to Portsmouth. - Armorique is operating a mid week sailing from Roscoff to Cork in addition to the Pont-Aven's weekend trip, departing Roscoff on a Tuesday. - The Pont-Aven is making an additional midweek trip from Plymouth to Roscoff (to cover for the Armorique). Galicia cabin options indicate: - All cabins offer a "flatscreen TV's and complimentary video on demand to your TV and own device" - Three Commodore Suites are available in addition to Commodore Cabins (which have access to the outside deck). - "Commodore C-Club" lounge available in addition to reclining seats. - Like the Armorique, all outside cabins (exc pet friendly and disabled) are Club or above. - Full details here. Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) there seems to be a weekly Cherbourg return for PA in the winter, Edited July 15, 2020 by David Williams Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 14 hours ago, David Williams said: Wonder if that is just hot air - I can't see how this will work. Given the contents of the message, it would not surprise me to see French crossings on sale tomorrow. Hot air re priority to his kind customers - I managed o book a couple of crossings ! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) No Plymouth-Roscoff sailings for almost 5 months over late autumn/winter/early spring. Pont Aven's Plymouth sailings move from Thursday to Tuesday evening, plus she does an additional Friday afternoon sailing No early morning sailings from Plymouth next summer. Edited July 15, 2020 by Paul Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) I guess that the new sailing experience is the premium lounge in the Galacia with snacks etc which looks to be an option on top of the cabin. That may end up in more ships ! Edited July 15, 2020 by David Williams Link to post Share on other sites
nick hall Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Pont Aven’s mid week trip to Roscoff rules out the weekly Santander-Portsmouth round trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Rik762 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 The Commodore Club cabins look to be the same size as the more standard cabins. Not sure how much you would gain with one of these now apart from a 'superior mattress'. I couldn't find the reference to only three Commodore Suites but that does seem a very limited number. Quite surprised about this as I thought that there would be more top cabins on Galicia given the rapid take up of Commodores on the PA. Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Paul said: Pont Aven's Plymouth sailings move from Thursday to Tuesday evening, plus she does an additional Friday afternoon sailing Looks like we're back to the old schedule, that's what we in the west have wanted. Short breaks to Spain are now possible again. The Friday afternoon crossing was always a relaxed way to get across, unless you had a long drive in France. Link to post Share on other sites
Malc Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, David Williams said: I guess that the new sailing experience is the premium lounge in the Galacia with snacks etc which looks to be an option on top of the cabin. That may end up in more ships ! Where is the info about Galicia? Link to post Share on other sites
David Williams Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Malc said: Where is the info about Galicia? Andy;s post about 7 up Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Another thing with PA's schedule, there will be no spare time for catch up apart from going faster overnight, hope the engines hold up. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Rik762 said: The Commodore Club cabins look to be the same size as the more standard cabins. Not sure how much you would gain with one of these now apart from a 'superior mattress'. I couldn't find the reference to only three Commodore Suites but that does seem a very limited number. Quite surprised about this as I thought that there would be more top cabins on Galicia given the rapid take up of Commodores on the PA. There are three Suites which appear to be on top of the normal Commodore cabins. Link to post Share on other sites
Malc Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 22 minutes ago, David Williams said: Andy;s post about 7 up Interesting that the link in Andy's post has Galicia available in the 'Cruise Ferries' Mine doesn't - is he using an advance version of the BF website? Link to post Share on other sites
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