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You make good points (so +1 from me), except that being refused boarding isn't "voluntarily modif[ying] your travel plans."
– David Richerby
Commented May 2, 2019 at 8:33
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But the OP was never refused entry, they were refused boarding -- these are different things.
– lambshaanxy
Commented May 2, 2019 at 9:15
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OP was never processed by UK immigration (who are the only ones competent to 'refuse' entry). The airlines just declined to ferry him to UK. Indicating he has been refused entry (when there is no corresponding trail in the immigration system) just muddles the application.
– RedBaron
Commented May 3, 2019 at 8:08
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I like this answer because it's the one I'd go with. If they asked me in this situation, I'd probably say something along the lines of "No, but - haha - there was a mix-up with my travel on the way here. Couldn't travel through London because of my current visa and had to switch planes! Glad to be here eventually. But no, never been refused entry." It's possible to mention something without making a big deal of it. Then you're covered both ways. If they want to know more about your visa woes, they can ask, but I expect they wouldn't care and if they ask it's probably just out of politeness.
– user3245
Commented May 3, 2019 at 8:08
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My comment above assumes a human interaction though, if it's a form-filling exercise, then I'd say don't mention it, it's irrelevant.
– user3245
Commented May 3, 2019 at 8:09

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