Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023

To continue the build of my Tier Points in my next British Airways Executive Club membership year, I am heading over to Palm Springs to (hopefully) see some sun!

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Month Archive for October 2022

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This is an archive showing posts published in month: October 2022.

The Club Lounge at T5 B Gates
The Club Lounge at T5 B Gates

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 1 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

By Nige on November 10, 2022 at 9:57 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: BUD | Budapest | Heathrow | Ibis | LHR | London | Trips

First thing I had to do when I reached The First Wing was to check my booking. Something was stopping me from checking in for my BA LHR to JFK flight tomorrow.

The Vickster and me just before driving off
The Vickster and me just before driving off

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 1 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 10, 2022 at 5:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Heathrow | LHR | London | Trips

The start of another major TP run on the hunt for British Airways Executive Club Tier Points! Why do I do this?

Off to Hawaii!
Off to Hawaii!

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022

By Nige on November 8, 2022 at 5:26 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Announcements | BUD | Budapest | Heathrow | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | JFK | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | Waikiki

Back into the routine of running for Tier Points at the start of my BA Executive Club membership year.

A lovely view on the runway at Heathrow
A lovely view on the runway at Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 2 – Inverness (INV) to London (LHR)

By Nige on November 6, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

Getting through Fastrack security was straightforward, as it was yesterday. By the time I got through there was a fairly long queue at the EasyJet gate.

The POD parking station at Heathrow T5
The POD parking station at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 2 – London (LHR) to Inverness (INV)

By Nige on November 6, 2022 at 4:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

I'm on the late rotation up to Inverness and back down to Heathrow today, so a late start for me in comparison to yesterday.

BA aircraft at Inverness with an odd contraption in place of steps
BA aircraft at Inverness with an odd contraption in place of steps

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 1 – Inverness (INV) to London (LHR)

By Nige on November 5, 2022 at 5:50 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

There was a Fastrack security line which leads to a special door, which has to be formally opened by the security guard.

A view of Heathrow T5
A view of Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022: Day 1 – London (LHR) to Inverness (INV)

By Nige on November 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: INV | Inverness | LHR | London | Trips

I had set the alarm for 4am, but I knew full well I would be awake before then. As expected I was up about 15 mins before the alarm.

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