Hi all, for those who bough BA tickets, were you able to use your bank cards or did you have to use some other means? Trying to make sure I take advantage of this sale.

Thanks

Thanks alot.

simababe:


I wanted to use card but cos my card bares my maiden name, I didn't use it to pay cos I read somwher that the name on the card must match the baby's last name. So I bought 2 money orders at USPS $77 and $30, I mailed the 77 on Friday evenin to innovate services(the instructns is on the page) then I got a confirmation n appt date yesterday. It's easy. All the best.

P.s don't mail the $30 money order cos u r meant to take it along wit u on the appt day.

Hi,
You can call innovate services to change the date. That was what i did. Initially, I called yhe number on naija website, the lady took down my details but didn't change the date. I had to call innovate services and they asked me to send a email to an address i can't remember now. On the day of my appointment, so many people came that did not have appointments for that day. You can try that too

simababe:
Abeg mamas that booked appt at the Nigerian house in NY. I got an appt for Oct 12 but it's too far for me. Is there a way I can do walk in or reschedule cos this pple r not pickin calls n I'm thinking of ffg dh bak home this weekend.
I'm missing home oooooo.

Walk in.. they will definitely attend to you because that was what I did and I was attended to.

simababe:
Abeg mamas that booked appt at the Nigerian house in NY. I got an appt for Oct 12 but it's too far for me. Is there a way I can do walk in or reschedule cos this pple r not pickin calls n I'm thinking of ffg dh bak home this weekend.
I'm missing home oooooo.

Did you guys get the passport the same day or you were asked to come back. How was the process the day you went there?

cindermum:
Walk in.. they will definitely attend to you because that was what I did and I was attended to.

Hopesprings:
Hi all, for those who bough BA tickets, were you able to use your bank cards or did you have to use some other means? Trying to make sure I take advantage of this sale.

Thanks

BA is a long story o, I was at the office today at Ikoyi. The security told me I have to use a dollar card to pay online after booking that Naira card is no longer acceptable. He gave me a second option of booking on the phone but with extra 30$ charge. I eventually called the customer care number displayed in their office and spoke with one Indian guy who couldn't pronounced English alphabets very well and made my booking. He gave me the reservation code and adviced I pay before 72hrs at any gtbank branch. You might want to try this option too, just make sure you spell out the names clearly to whoever picks your call and also your travel dates to avoid mistakes because I am sure you will definitely speak to an Indian. All the best

Good people of nairaland, I greet. I have a question o. As God don open doors, it's possible for my hubby to join me in the USA before I put to bed. However, I'm a little confused as to how he will get the Notarised document from the embassy if he's there with me in the USA, when I put to bed. Any ideas pls?

dunnibaby:
Good people of nairaland, I greet. I have a question o. As God don open doors, it's possible for my hubby to join me in the USA before I put to bed. However, I'm a little confused as to how he will get the Notarised document from the embassy if he's there with me in the USA, when I put to bed. Any ideas pls?

Dunnibaby,if he is there with you then he doesn't need it. Its only when one parent is absent that the notary is required.

jbikes:
To God be the glory my princess arrived on the 21st of september.i delivered at oakbend .was induced on the 19th of september and delivered on 21st. Dr ezekiel was there to take delivery and everything went fine to the glory of God.
paid 2300 to oakbend becausue i told them i got the old quote from doctor fagbohun.
paid dr ezekiel 1900
Paid 120 for lab
NIC 335
Awaiting brown associates for baby and i lab.
Paid peadiatrician 30dollars for baby after she was discharged .

Congrats Ma, pls whats the details of the paid you used?

bissiejoe:

BA is a long story o, I was at the office today at Ikoyi. The security told me I have to use a dollar card to pay online after booking that Naira card is no longer acceptable. He gave me a second option of booking on the phone but with extra 30$ charge. I eventually called the customer care number displayed in their office and spoke with one Indian guy who couldn't pronounced English alphabets very well and made my booking. He gave me the reservation code and adviced I pay before 72hrs at any gtbank branch. You might want to try this option too, just make sure you spell out the names clearly to whoever picks your call and also your travel dates to avoid mistakes because I am sure you will definitely speak to an Indian. All the best

Did two BA bookings to different destinations in the US on wakanow over the weekend (trying to trust them again after one very annoying failing on their part previously), paid using my naija bank MasterCard and was auto-ticketed, less than 300k the one, less than 400k the other. Seems tickets ain't flexible though, not so sure, but will be using them on the dates they were bought for.

jamjam5000:


Try using the lyft app which is a cheaper alternative to uber .

Thank you so much

Rebarobyn:


I'm sure about their policy however what you cannot rule out is that the airline official checking you in may not notice you're pregnant. I once flew lufthansa heavily pregnant and they did not notice I was pregnant and never asked for my fit to fly. Did you give them a fit to fly letter staking clearly that you were 35 weeks gone when you were boarding?

You should count yourself lucky you were not spotted. BA can be very strict.

i fly BA at 34 wks. it allows up to 36 wks for singleton.

Hopesprings:
Hi all, for those who bough BA tickets, were you able to use your bank cards or did you have to use some other means? Trying to make sure I take advantage of this sale.

Thanks

I used my bank card. But know your bank rates before they shock you like they did me. I checked Diamond bank 2 days before I used my card and it was 385. Only to pay for a friend's ticket to UK and they charged me 410. Shocked was an understatement. They have cheap tickets but the bank rate will make all the difference.

Egonne1:
Hi,
You can call innovate services to change the date. That was what i did. Initially, I called yhe number on naija website, the lady took down my details but didn't change the date. I had to call innovate services and they asked me to send a email to an address i can't remember now. On the day of my appointment, so many people came that did not have appointments for that day. You can try that too

Thanks dear. I just put a call to them, they said it's going to take min of 2 business day for them to reply me which will fall on dh travel date, that's too late for me. I will try to send them a mail now if I can get an appt date against Thurs if possible. N if not let me jejely stick wit my ntwk wednes. If I had knwn I wud av mailed d money order since last wk Monday if not for my brother that thought they mite be scammers.

cindermum:
Walk in.. they will definitely attend to you because that was what I did and I was attended to.

We were there last week Fri, they didn't attend to dh. Maybe he didn't meet the right person.

Ppl that got there early picked up same day but I got there late and someone picked up for me the next day.... it was straight forward and it wasn't stressful. Just make sure u go with LO's BC.

funtolash:
Did you guys get the passport the same day or you were asked to come back. How was the process the day you went there?

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Don't give up. Go back tomorrow morning.
Thank you, Rebarobyn. I will be there tomorrow at the stated time.

cindermum:
Ppl that got there early picked up same day but I got there late and someone picked up for me the next day.... it was straight forward and it wasn't stressful. Just make sure u go with LO's BC.

What month was that, cos starting from September 1st they stopped walk in. That was wot I saw on the website, but we got there around 11am. If you knw anyone that has done it in this month, I dnt mind risk going there on Thurs since qatars office isn't far from there. Bsyds if dh should leave before goin 4 the appt does he need to notarize a letter for me. I'm missing my ds at home. Thanks dear. What time can one get there.

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You need to go very early, I was there today
Thanks nneka3000. Will do iikewise. All the best in thus PTA hunting...

herrik066:
Dear Good people, Our bundle of joy arrived on the 2nd of October at Oakbend Medical Center. Dr E took the delivery. DW and LO are doing great. We were discharged yesterday. I'll post the cost breakdown soonest.

Who has a contact for a lesser cost ($30-$60) pediatrician around Sugarland or Richmond Avenue. Assist a brother. Dollar aint smiling mehn.

I guess you are the one that came with ur DW for d discharge class.

You can try hope clinic on highway 6. We were dere today and they charged $30.

That was in June and I don't know anyone that went there recently. not sure about the letter as DH was present. I think u should b there 9am at d latest so u can get it same day...

simababe:


What month was that, cos starting from September 1st they stopped walk in. That was wot I saw on the website, but we got there around 11am. If you knw anyone that has done it in this month, I dnt mind risk going there on Thurs since qatars office isn't far from there. Bsyds if dh should leave before goin 4 the appt does he need to notarize a letter for me. I'm missing my ds at home. Thanks dear. What time can one get there.

Please does it matter which embassy/consulate I apply to for my baby's visa? I'm in Dallas, TX.

Also the Web pages for atlanta and dc state that submission of visa application has been moved to new address in both cities (ois services). Please can someone clarify this for me? anyone applied to atlanta recently? which address was used?

Volsea-
Hello my beautiful people kindly help a sister, I've been trying to book accommodation in intown suite since morning but no result. Please help tell me how to go about it as this is delaying my booking

OmoBendel24:


Did two BA bookings to different destinations in the US on wakanow over the weekend (trying to trust them again after one very annoying failing on their part previously), paid using my naija bank MasterCard and was auto-ticketed, less than 300k the one, less than 400k the other. Seems tickets ain't flexible though, not so sure, but will be using them on the dates they were bought for.

Why dont u book direct from BA website and pay naira equivalent at any GTB bank at the rate of 314naira per1 dollar as at today BA rate. And they will issue the ticket and sent to your Email.instead of using those Ticketing agents or Using your mastercard. Thats how i normally purchase my wife and kids BA tickets.

You're welcome!!! All the best! Lemmi know how it goes,kk

fehinebony:


@ tolulope9009 thanks for asking.....@AdomMum thanks for responding
This info is very useful to me as i will be using the same doctor, my apointment with him is in 2wks. have all my test and 3 of my scan results. Plan to do the Group B strep with the doctor, am also glad to know the doctor is friendly.

You're welcome!!All the best!
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Austine2020:
Why dont u book direct from BA website and pay naira equivalent at any GTB bank at the rate of 314naira per1 dollar as at today BA rate. And they will issue the ticket and sent to your Email.instead of using those Ticketing agents or Using your mastercard. Thats how i normally purchase my wife and kids BA tickets.

That's was before this dollar brouhaha. Don't think that option is still open.

XX01:


That's was before this dollar brouhaha. Don't think that option is still open.

The option is still technically open, but you have to do it over the phone and pay 30$ more. That was exactly what I did and with the booking reference code, you can pay at gtbank within 72 hours.

Finally st francis LA has decided to pity us and reduce the price. Now its 3k for vd and 5500 for cs (all inclusive) except assistant surgeon.

@dere5
Thank you very much for responding oo you try sha.
I will continue reading and see where i land ...
All the best to the mamas of the house
Bless you !

@Chiowerri yes indeed o. I'm just seeing their mail now. Hopefully this price doesn't change again for the longest time being. If only they would accept a prepayment so one can lock down the contract. I'm a January mum, you? God bless all the new mamas and lo's and all our plans.