Weekend at the Tennis ATP Finals in Nov 2015

Another of our regular trips down to the O2 to see the ATP World Tour tennis finals.

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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 December 2025

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This is an archive showing posts published in month: December 2025.

The 737-800 taking me to Dallas DFW
The 737-800 taking me to Dallas DFW

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 5 – New York (JFK) to Dallas (DFW)

By Nige on January 22, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AA | American Airlines | Dallas | DFW | JFK | New York

My flight to Dallas was scheduled to depart from Gate 5 at 2:30pm, and by this point I was very much looking forward to completing the leg, checking into a hotel room, and finally getting some proper sleep.

An empty Soho Lounge at JFK T8
An empty Soho Lounge at JFK T8

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 5 – Morning in New York

By Nige on January 22, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: JFK | New York

Over the course of my many walks around airports on this trip, I’d noticed a common theme: they all seemed to be in a constant state of change — perpetually being refurbished, extended, or reimagined.

A Pussy-Cat Postcard from New York
A Pussy-Cat Postcard from New York

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – Photos from Day 4

By Nige on January 21, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AA | American Airlines | BA | British Airways | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | New York

Photos from Day 4 which included my flight from Heathrow to Los Angeles, a very tiring wait at LAX and my flight from Los Angeles back to New York JFK.

On final approach into New York JFK
On final approach into New York JFK

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)

By Nige on January 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AA | American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York

Gate 148 turned out to be the perfect place to arrive — without question. It did take a little while for the airbridge to be attached, but once it was, I was first off through door 2L.

The A380 that was taking me to Los Angeles
The A380 that was taking me to Los Angeles

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

By Nige on January 21, 2026 at 6:35 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: BA | British Airways | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles

I was invited over to the First Check-in desk at counter 9 in The First Wing (TFW). I asked the agent to check my passport and then see whether she could change my seat assignment on the LAX–JFK flight.

Enjoying a Starbucks before Vick dropping me at Heathrow T5
Enjoying a Starbucks before Vick dropping me at Heathrow T5

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on January 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: London Heathrow

It was great to see James at home that morning. He’d stayed over the night before on his way to an all-day business meeting in Chipping Norton.

A Pussy-Cat Postcard from London Heathrow
A Pussy-Cat Postcard from London Heathrow

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – Photos from Day 3

By Nige on January 20, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: DOH | Doha | Hilton | LHR | London Heathrow | Qatar Airways | QR

Photos from Day 3 which included a walk around Old Doha Port, the Corniche and my flight back to Heathrow with Qatar.

Waiting for the shuttle bus to take me back to T4 Long Stay
Waiting for the shuttle bus to take me back to T4 Long Stay

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Home

By Nige on January 20, 2026 at 11:17 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

I was first off the aircraft, heading straight up the airbridge from door 2L. Gate 409 turned out to be very conveniently located for border control, which was a welcome bonus at the end of a long day.

Doha airport
Doha airport

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – Doha (DOH) to London Heathrow (LHR)

By Nige on January 20, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: DOH | Doha | LHR | London Heathrow | Qatar Airways | QR

I arrived at Hamad International Airport just after 11am. I was hoping to find an AA agent that might be able to change my seat on the LAX-JFK flight, after some favourable seats had opened up.

Old Doha Port
Old Doha Port

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – Early Morning in Doha

By Nige on January 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: Doha | Hilton

I had been looking forward to wandering around Doha and along the Corniche that morning. There was plenty to see, and it was great to be out walking alongside the locals.

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