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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023

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A series of posts relating to my trip to Hawaii in Jan 2023.

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One of the boats ferrying people to and from the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Summary

The last in a trilogy of trips to Hawaii has concluded and it was another enjoyable one. Everything went according to plan and none of the flights (10 in all) were subject to any material delay.

A view of Heathrow T5 after taking off on the way to Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 6 – Photos

Photos from Day 6.

An empty front row on my flight to Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 6 – London (LHR) to Home

By Nige on janvier 31, 2023 at 10:27 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023
Tags: LHR | London | Trips

After getting through passport control, I wander up to the north end of T5 and up the left set of lifts to the fourth floor. Need to remember that the right set of lifts only visit specific floors, excluding floor 4.

A view of Westminster on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 6 – Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR)

After my entertaining encounter with the Hungarian Border Force, I ambled up the escalator and into the lounge for 20 mins.

The convoy of vehicles awaiting arrival of a celeb at Gate A8 at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 6 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

After another disappointment at the automated passport kiosks at Heathrow T5, I headed up to The First Wing (TFW) to head through to the CCR ahead of my flight to Budapest this afternoon.

Taxiing at Los Angeles LAX on my way to New York JFK

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 5 – Photos

Photos from Day 5.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 5 – New York (JFK) to London (LHR)

By Nige on janvier 30, 2023 at 11:42 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

It took me about 5 mins to walk from Gate 31 to the Chelsea Lounge in Terminal 8. The lounge dragons welcomed me in. It seemed a lot quieter than it was on my outbound, last Fri.

Taking off from Los Angeles LAX heading to New York JFK

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 5 – Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)

By Nige on janvier 30, 2023 at 8:11 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | USA

As it happens, the Starbucks queue at TBIT wasn't long at all. Since they opened the second store further up the concourse, perhaps it has distributed the volume of passengers wanting a Starbucks.

An attractive mobile food van seen near to the Rainbow Tower in Waikiki

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 4 – Photos

Photos from Day 4.

A view of a proud American aircraft hangar at Honolulu airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023: Day 4 – Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

By the time I decided to head to the airport, the rain had finally started to subside. The Uber said that the rain had been really bad on the freeway.