Tier Point Run to Tallinn in Sep 2017

Another TP run to Tallinn! I was off again over a weekend in Sep and Oct to top up my TPs.

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

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Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson
Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 3 – My Visit to the Pima Air and Space Museum

By Nige on October 4, 2024 at 8:08 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: AMARG | Hertz | Hilton | Pima Air and Space Museum | Tucson | TUS | USA

The Pima Air and Space Museum is one of the best collection of aircraft in the world. I was looking forward to seeing what it had to offer for me.

Aircraft visible from South Kolb Road
Aircraft visible from South Kolb Road

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 3 – Early Morning in Tucson

By Nige on October 4, 2024 at 9:57 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Tucson | TUS | USA

My first full day in Tucson, Arizona and I had a list of places I wanted to visit. Today was focused on aircraft including the AMARG boneyard.

The ATC Tower at Tucson Airport
The ATC Tower at Tucson Airport

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Photos

By Nige on October 3, 2024 at 11:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Arizona | Hilton | LAX | Los Angeles | Tucson | TUS | USA

Photos from Day 2 including my time at LAX, my flight to Tucson, my amazing visit to the best Indian restaurant I have visited in the US and picking up my rental car.

The Indian Twist Airpot restaurant on S Tucson Blvd
The Indian Twist Airpot restaurant on S Tucson Blvd

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Afternoon in Tucson

By Nige on October 3, 2024 at 8:16 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Arizona | Hilton | Tucson | TUS | USA

Arriving into Tucson, I was looking forward to checking into my hotel and what the local area had to offer: a good restaurant was on my radar.

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!

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