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Paul Terry · May 2nd 06, 10:14 AM posted to uk.transport.london

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1. What was my friend sold at Heathrow when he asked for a Zone 1-6 one
day travelcard to be put onto his Oyster card?

Difficult to be sure without knowing the amount, but probably enough
pre-pay credit to cover one day's use in zones 1-6.

Although capping means that that will be no more than a one-day
travelcard, it is important to remember that pre-pay is not a ticket -
it is just credit until it is actually used. As you discovered,
functionally it is not the same as a one-day travelcard.

2. Would he have been able to buy a paper ticket at Heathrow for the
same price, thus being able to use National Rail on a one day
travelcard?

Yes. Oyster do warn that a paper travelcard is better value for
occasional trips that include travel on National Rail.

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Paul Terry