Weekend to St Petersburg in Aug 2016

We have always wanted to visit Russia, so St Petersburg was our pretty destination.

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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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This is an archive showing posts authored by: Nige.

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!

An empty Helsinki Airport Terminal 2
An empty Helsinki Airport Terminal 2

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 7 – Helsinki HEL to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on October 8, 2024 at 10:11 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Finnair | HEL | Helsinki | LHR | London Heathrow

Always a great experience being on the Finnair A350 flying between Helsinki and London Heathrow. It might also give me an opportunity for a half-decent kip!

The Salah VIP Lounge at Malaga Terminal 3
The Salah VIP Lounge at Malaga Terminal 3

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 7 – Malaga AGP to Helsinki HEL

By Nige on October 8, 2024 at 8:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AGP | Finnair | HEL | Helsinki | Malaga

Another chance to experience the Malaga to Helsinki Finnair red-eye on a uncomfortable A320. I could only hope I had time to pick up a Starbucks before my follow-on flight.

Heading through Malaga airport baggage reclaim
Heading through Malaga airport baggage reclaim

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 6 – Photos

By Nige on October 7, 2024 at 11:22 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AGP | British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | Malaga

Photos from Day 6, which encompassed my exiting Heathrow T5 airside, then going through security again and my flight to Malaga.

The queue for security at Heathrow T5
The queue for security at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 6 – London Heathrow LHR to Malaga AGP

By Nige on October 7, 2024 at 8:46 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AGP | British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | Malaga

My first time flying with anyone to Malaga. I was only interested in connecting to another flight, but could I work it all out in a new airport for me?

Starbucks at Heathrow T5
Starbucks at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 6 – Morning at London Heathrow

By Nige on October 7, 2024 at 11:27 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

Arriving into Heathrow T5, with additional flights still to fit in, I look forward to enjoying a Starbucks. This time I also had to exit from T5 airside using the train.

One of the F-16s taxiing at Tucson Airport
One of the F-16s taxiing at Tucson Airport

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – Photos

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | New York | Tucson | TUS | USA

Photos from Day 5, covering my flights from Tucson to Los Angeles LAX, on to New Your JFK and finally on to London Heathrow.

A slightly murky view of London on final approach into Heathrow
A slightly murky view of London on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 11:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | USA

I can normally rely on BA making me feel at home on the New York JFK to London Heathrow flight. Was it going to be another trip to solidify their reputation?

Taking off from Los Angeles LAX into the fog
Taking off from Los Angeles LAX into the fog

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 8:58 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | USA

Flying in First Class with AA on the transcon is normally something to look forward to. The service is normally excellent and the food good. I wondered whether AA would live up to my expectation.

Three F-16s taxiing after landing at Tucson Airport
Three F-16s taxiing after landing at Tucson Airport

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – Tucson TUS to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 11:45 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | LAX | Los Angeles | Tucson | TUS | USA

A little sad to be heading back to the UK, but looking forward to seeing the Vickster and the kitties. First leg Tucson to LA.

The view from the top of Mount Lemmon
The view from the top of Mount Lemmon

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 4 – Photos

By Nige on October 5, 2024 at 10:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Tucson | TUS | USA

Photos from Day 4, including my visit to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, my trip up Mount Lemmon and a delightful visit to Inn-n-Out Burger.

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