Tier Point Run to Tallinn in Jun 2017

Another TP run to Tallinn! I was off again over a weekend in June and July to top up my TPs. Another chance to try Finnair’s A350 product.

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

Blog - Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024

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The BA Lounge at Heathrow T3
The BA Lounge at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 22 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on November 30, 2024 at 10:00 am
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Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I finally got into bed at 11pm last night, so I had almost five hours of kip planned. I set two alarms: my watch for 3:45am and my phone for 3:46am. My phone woke me up. Not quite as much of a start as the last time, but a start nonetheless.

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Waiting to push back at Sofia airport
Waiting to push back at Sofia airport

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 21 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on November 29, 2024 at 8:26 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I met my favourite despatcher at the top of the airbridge next to the glass door. She must have seen lots of passengers waiting in the same place over the previous 6 months or so, hoping to be allowed through into the gate area.

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The BA First Dining Lounge at Heathrow T3
The BA First Dining Lounge at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 21 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on November 29, 2024 at 4:26 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Hatton Cross wasn't too busy, although busier than the last time I caught a train last weekend at 4am! I jumped on the first train that arrived and forgot that the T4-bound train went to T4 first, where it waits for 7 or 8 mins before carrying on to T2/T3. Oh, well. It was my first time at T4!

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