Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022

Time for another TP run. This time a local one up to Inverness and back twice over one weekend.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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Nige is one of the co-founders of The Billingham Blog and works as a freelance management consultant. He loves to fly in his spare time!

The BA First Dining Lounge at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 21 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

Hatton Cross wasn't too busy, although busier than the last time I caught a train last weekend at 4am! I jumped on the first train that arrived and forgot that the T4-bound train went to T4 first, where it waits for 7 or 8 mins before carrying on to T2/T3. Oh, well. It was my first time at T4!

Going the wrong way on the tube to Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 21 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 29, 2024 at 9:13 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

It was that time again! Lap 5 and 6 started today. This was the first of two B2B2Bs covering Fri and Sat with a night spent at the Hilton Garden Inn at Hatton Cross in between.

Central London on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – Photos

Photos from Day 15 including my drives to and from Heathrow, and my flights to and from Sofia.

A busy looking T3 Arrivals area at Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 26, 2024 at 10:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

The airbridge was attached pretty quickly at Gate 28, so it was long before I was jogging on my way to Passport Control, which was empty when I finally reached it.

Beautiful lights after taking off from Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

Marcus had already spoken with the cabin crew, so they were primed to speak with the ground team. I was first off, and I met some familiar faces who were happy to allow us through the glass door. The staff here are so friendly.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

It was also unusual to arrive at T3 in the light. The front was lit up attractively on my recent visits. A very different feel to the place with the sun up.

The T2/3 Long Stay Car Park at Heathrow in the Light!

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 26, 2024 at 10:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

After just 3 days away from Sofia, the start of Lap 4 beckons. After today, it's only another 3 days before my first of two B2B2Bs (Fri and Sat B2Bs).

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Photos

Photos from Day 15 including my trip to Heathrow, flights to Sofia and back and a very wet and windy drive back home.

Chutney enjoying a snooze in the nook of Vick's legs

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

The flight back to Heathrow was a bit of a drag. It was a longer flight because of fighting against the jet stream, and by that stage, the novelty had worn off a bit. I felt tired as well, and I just needed to get home.

Looking back at Sofia airport after taking off

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

Having arrived at a gate on the other side of the concourse, we got a different level of service on arrival. The airbridge was connected, and there was a short delay whilst the arrival team got themselves prepared.