Holiday to New York in Aug 2016

We had an amazing offer from Copenhagen to New York (via Heathrow) for less than £950 in business class.

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

Blog - Author Archive for Nige

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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!

Washington DC
Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Prep

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 8:30 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

We always look forward to a holiday in the US. But we have grown accustomed to flying with lots of leg room! This time it would be another BA flight, which pains me nowadays due to their betrayal of their most loyal travellers in pursuit of corporate profits.

Washington DC
Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025

By Nige on November 1, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Announcements | British Airways | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

We haven't been back to Washington DC for years, so we decided it was time for another visit. Following the debacle of the BA Executive Club demolition, we decided to blow some Avios and a Companion Voucher.

Waiting at Gate S23 at Madrid
Waiting at Gate S23 at Madrid

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – Photos

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 11:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | MAD | Madrid

Photos from Day 9, when I flew to and from Madrid and then I drove home late in the day.

A stunning view of London city through the clouds on final approach
A stunning view of London city through the clouds on final approach

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

The hotel hoppa buses appear to turn off their tracker as they arrive at Heathrow, which means passengers have no idea that there is a bus ready to go. Why do they do that?

On arrival at Madrid airport
On arrival at Madrid airport

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – Madrid MAD to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 9:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | MAD | Madrid

I was second off behind the first officer, and it took a while to work out my bearings in the airport. I was concerned about going too far and missing transit security, but it became pretty obvious.

A beautiful day in London
A beautiful day in London

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 9 – London Heathrow LHR to Madrid MAD

By Nige on March 13, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | MAD | Madrid

I got into the CCR and went for a shower to freshen up. The lounges felt pretty busy, but I managed to find a quiet seat.

On board the BA flight to Heathrow
On board the BA flight to Heathrow

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Photos

By Nige on March 12, 2025 at 11:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | Palm Springs

Photos from Day 8, when we drove from Rancho Mirage to Santa Monica for a charge up, lunch at The Cheesecake Factory at Marina del Rey and we caught our BA flight back to Heathrow.

On the Hertz bus heading back to LAX
On the Hertz bus heading back to LAX

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Los Angeles LAX to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on March 12, 2025 at 10:11 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles

A short shuttle bus to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and we were soon heading through TSA Pre-Check. Once through, we headed straight into the Qantas First Lounge and found some relaxing recliner seats.

Changing up our Kira Niro
Changing up our Kira Niro

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 8 – Palm Springs to Los Angeles

By Nige on March 12, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Los Angeles | Palm Springs

Our final day in a Trump-controlled US. We were due to fly back to Heathrow this evening, and all our activities today were geared towards getting on our BA flight back home.

The Hilton Garden Inn at Rancho Mirage
The Hilton Garden Inn at Rancho Mirage

Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025: Day 7 – Photos

By Nige on March 11, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Indian Wells in Mar 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Indian Wells | Palm Springs

Photos from Day 7 when we hiked off Frank Sinatra Drive, visited Crazy Shirts, watched Liverpool lose to PSG and enjoyed some steaks at Outback.

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