Tier Point Run to Phoenix in Mar 2019

Another trip to Phoenix for a couple of nights via Bucharest, Helsinki, Heathrow and New York.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Successful GGL Renewal Achieved!

By Nige on February 18, 2026 at 9:30 am
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: BA | British Airways | GGL | Gold Guest List

Job done! But it's not been that easy to secure those pesky Tier Points.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: A Summary of Phase 1

By Nige on February 10, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: AA | American Airlines | BA | British Airways | Cathay Pacific | CX | Fiji Airways | FJ | Japan Airlines | JL | Qantas Airways | Qatar Airways | QF | QR

I’ve just spent the last three weeks flying around the world. Well — to be completely accurate — I’ve flown around half of the world and then back again the same way.

The hair from my beard after my first shave in 3 weeks!

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 23 – Photos from Day 23

By Nige on February 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: London Heathrow

Photos from Day 23, when I was reunited with my gorgeous wife and drove back home to recover after my strenuous trip.

The train to arrivals from the B Gates at London Heathrow

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 23 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on February 9, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: London Heathrow

From Gate B37, I was first off, having photographed door 2L being opened at 13:59:47. I thought that may have been important for my UK261 compensation claim.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 22 – Photos from Day 22

Photos from Day 22, which included a morning in Los Angeles and my flight from Los Angeles LAX to London Heathrow LHR.

A lucky boy with an upgrade into First Class

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 22 – Los Angeles (LAX) to London Heathrow (LHR)

The countdown continued to me getting home. This was my last flight of the first phase of my trip and the last flight before I was reunited with my beloved wife and bestie.

The view from the 6th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn, LAX

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 22 – Morning in Los Angeles

By Nige on February 8, 2026 at 12:52 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Los Angeles

After walking out of Terminal 4 late last night, I set off on foot and walked about two miles down Century Boulevard to the Hilton Garden Inn, LAX Los Angeles Airport.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 21 – Photos from Day 21

Photos from Day 21 when I flew from Dallas DFW to New York JFK and on to Los Angeles LAX.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 21 – New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines is normally very efficient at deplaning. It’s a critical part of turning an aircraft around and one of the things they’re known for.

Terminal D at Dallas DFW International Airport

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 21 – Dallas (DFW) to New York (JFK)

Having reached the Hampton Inn Dallas/Irving–Las Colinas not long before midnight, I didn’t turn the light off until around half past twelve. The bed was really comfy, but I just couldn’t switch off.