Tier Point Run to Hawaii/San Juan in Feb 2014

Shouldn’t be scary this one - I’ve done overseas trips on my own before (well once), and I’ve worn the t-shirt, and watched the video, and read the book etc. No big deal.

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!

De-icing at Heathrow on the way to Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Day 1 – Photos

Photos from Day 1.

Taking off from Heathrow on the way to Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Day 1 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

I walked down to The First Wing (TFW) and headed through to security where there was a long queue.

Taking selfies with our puss-cats is something I need to do more of!

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Day 1 – Home to Heathow

By Nige on December 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London | Trips

It's been really cold in the UK for the past few days. Even I have had to move from the home office because I can't avoid my teeth chattering!

The BA decorations are up at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Prep

One benefit of consulting for a UK bank is that at Christmas I typically get about 3 weeks off.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022

This is another one of those mad dashes across the Atlantic, starting in Budapest, to Heathrow, then onto New York and Los Angeles, before a final hop over to Honolulu.

The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach in Honolulu

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Summary

Another enjoyable, albeit tiring trip earning Tier Points. This is a quick summary of highlights and lowlights.

A view back at Heathrow on the way to Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 6 – Photos

By Nige on November 15, 2022 at 11:38 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel

Photos from Day 6.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 6 – Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 15, 2022 at 10:42 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Heathrow | LHR | London | Trips

I picked up Vick's car without too many challenges and headed out of the car park. It was after 9pm so I expected it to be fairly quiet on the roads.

The view of the City of London at night as we approached Heathrow from Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 6 – Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR)

The transfer arrangements seemed a little odd at BUD. I went direct to the scanners that you can see on the right hand side. I had to stir the team of three into action.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 6 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

Once through passport control, I took the lift up 1 level to the Arrivals Lounge which is the best place to get a shower. I definitely needed to freshen up.