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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!

Funny sign - it's 30 deg c!
Funny sign - it's 30 deg c!

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Los Angeles LAX to Tucson TUS

By Nige on October 3, 2024 at 11:17 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Arizona | Hilton | LAX | Los Angeles | Tucson | TUS | USA

The last leg that took me to Tucson, Arizona. I was looking forward to settling in to my base for the next few days and taking in the sights.

The Big Apple at JFK's Terminal 8
The Big Apple at JFK's Terminal 8

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – Photos

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 11:32 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | New York Kennedy | Trips | USA

Photos from Day 1, covering my BA flights to and from Dublin, then onward to New York JFK. Together with my AA flight to Los Angeles LAX.

Gate 12 at New York JFK Terminal 8
Gate 12 at New York JFK Terminal 8

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – New York JFK to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 9:05 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | USA

I'm buoyed by the fact that I have arrived into the US, but I'm faced with another long flight which will challenge my energy levels!

A BA aircraft parked up at Heathrow T5
A BA aircraft parked up at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to New York JFK

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 4:49 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | USA

Perhaps the best part of a TP run for me: after the hullabaloo of a B2B, I'm now safe and on my Trans-Atlantic flight with BA in First Class.

On board an empty BA aircraft waiting to depart to London Heathrow
On board an empty BA aircraft waiting to depart to London Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – Dublin DUB to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 12:41 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | LHR | London

After the excitement of my first B2B at Dublin since the BA move from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, I had to catch the return flight back to Heathrow.

The CCR Bar at Heathrow T5
The CCR Bar at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to Dublin DUB

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 9:57 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | LHR | London

A semi-risky B2B was planned at Dublin this morning, with the risk of messing up my trip to Tucson. Dangerous? Read to find out more!

Arriving at Heathrow T5
Arriving at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on October 2, 2024 at 5:46 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

All good trips start with a drive from home to Heathrow. This one included some unusual challenges along the way!

Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 1 – Prep

By Nige on October 1, 2024 at 5:24 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AGP | Arizona | British Airways | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | Malaga | New York Kennedy | Trips | Tucson | TUS | USA

This trip is another one based on the trending good value trips, starting in Dublin and ending in Spain. I don't quite understand whether these cheaper trips are an anomaly, or someone actually decides this sort of trip is a good idea.

Waiting for the train to take us back to the A Gates
Waiting for the train to take us back to the A Gates

Holiday to Canada in Aug 2024: Day 12 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on September 11, 2024 at 10:22 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Canada in Aug 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

Final segment of our holiday: our drive back home via a quick stop to pick up some basic supplies. Home to the moggies!

Access to the BA Lounge, part of the Plaza Premium Lounge at Toronto T3
Access to the BA Lounge, part of the Plaza Premium Lounge at Toronto T3

Holiday to Canada in Aug 2024: Day 11 – Photos

By Nige on September 10, 2024 at 11:55 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Canada in Aug 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LHR | London Heathrow | Toronto | YYZ

Photos from Day 11, including our final day in Toronto and our trip back home to Heathrow, courtesy of BA and home to see the pussies.

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