Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Nov 2019

Another Tier Point run, taking advantage of some of my GGL benefits with an upgrade in to First Class.

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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 - 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!

Out little Mango perched on top of our laundry basket
Out little Mango perched on top of our laundry basket

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 3 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on January 28, 2024 at 8:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

Another relaxing start to a Sunday morning and the start of the second phase of my TP run to Sofia and back. I'll be heading over to Heathrow this morning, with my B2B to Sofia early this afternoon.

Walking through T3 to Arrivals
Walking through T3 to Arrivals

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 2 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on January 15, 2024 at 10:46 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

From T3 Arrivals, I scooted out through customs and out into the very cold air of the UK. Along the corridors to the tube station and I had to wait 5 mins for a train to take me to Hatton Cross.

A snowy scene at Sofia airport in January
A snowy scene at Sofia airport in January

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 2 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on January 15, 2024 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Gate B7 was fairly packed when I got there, but most passengers decided to queue in an odd shaped curve away from the gate itself.

The BA First Lounge at Heathrow T3
The BA First Lounge at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 2 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on January 15, 2024 at 3:42 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I toyed with the idea of walking to a Starbucks first thing in the morning, but alas, I just couldn't make it work.

The BA A320 taking me to/from Sofia
The BA A320 taking me to/from Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on January 14, 2024 at 8:21 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I took the opportunity of having a chat with the Vickster by phone whilst I waited for Gate 3 to open to passengers.

An AA aircraft waiting to depart for the US at Heathrow T3
An AA aircraft waiting to depart for the US at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on January 14, 2024 at 4:55 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

The escalator in the BA check-in area was cordoned off for some reason, so a minor detour was required to get up to the first level and access to Fast Track Security.

Catching the tube to Heathrow T3
Catching the tube to Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on January 14, 2024 at 11:09 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

Another relaxing start to the day, ahead of my first TP run of 2024. For a change, I had a lie-in! I didn't wake up until almost 6am. The cats were not impressed!

Sofia
Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – Prep

By Nige on January 14, 2024 at 10:59 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Bulgaria | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Another visit to Heathrow T3. Lots of good quality lounges to choose from.

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