Weekend to Helsinki in Apr 2014

Over Easter 2014 we took a trip to Helsinki – our first visit to Finland. It was partly to allow us to try out the CCR at Heathrow T5 and partly just to get away.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026

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RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)

Gate 148 turned out to be the perfect place to arrive — without question. It did take a little while for the airbridge to be attached, but once it was, I was first off through door 2L.

The A380 that was taking me to Los Angeles

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

I was invited over to the First Check-in desk at counter 9 in The First Wing (TFW). I asked the agent to check my passport and then see whether she could change my seat assignment on the LAX–JFK flight.

Enjoying a Starbucks before Vick dropping me at Heathrow T5

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 4 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on January 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: London Heathrow

It was great to see James at home that morning. He’d stayed over the night before on his way to an all-day business meeting in Chipping Norton.

A Pussy-Cat Postcard from London Heathrow

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – Photos from Day 3

Photos from Day 3 which included a walk around Old Doha Port, the Corniche and my flight back to Heathrow with Qatar.

Waiting for the shuttle bus to take me back to T4 Long Stay

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Home

By Nige on January 20, 2026 at 11:17 pm
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

I was first off the aircraft, heading straight up the airbridge from door 2L. Gate 409 turned out to be very conveniently located for border control, which was a welcome bonus at the end of a long day.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – Doha (DOH) to London Heathrow (LHR)

I arrived at Hamad International Airport just after 11am. I was hoping to find an AA agent that might be able to change my seat on the LAX-JFK flight, after some favourable seats had opened up.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 3 – Early Morning in Doha

By Nige on January 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: Doha | Hilton

I had been looking forward to wandering around Doha and along the Corniche that morning. There was plenty to see, and it was great to be out walking alongside the locals.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026: Day 2 – Photos from Day 2

Photos from Day 2 when I enjoyed snowy walks to and from Oslo airport, Starbucks, exchanges with Qatar crew members and my first flight with Qatar in 10 years.