Weekend to St Petersburg in Aug 2016

We have always wanted to visit Russia, so St Petersburg was our pretty destination.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for American Airlines

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American Airlines is one of the biggest airlines in the USA and a principle One World partner

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.

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026 – Phase 1 Prep

By Nige on January 15, 2026 at 6:09 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

This was probably the trip I’ve had the least involvement in organising — which, for anyone who knows me, will sound faintly unbelievable.

Round the World Tier Point Run in Jan 2026

RTW TP Run in Jan 2026

I’ve wanted to do a Round the World (RTW) trip for as long as I can remember. It was always one of those “one day” ideas — something the Vickster and I might build into a future Australia trip, or perhaps save for a milestone year.

Enjoying the Catalina Highway heading up Mount Lemmon

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 7 – Summary

The end of another exciting TP run; exciting for me anyway! My first time in Tucson, Arizona and I was pleasantly surprised.

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 7 – Photos

Photos from Day 7, when I took flights from Malaga to Helsinki and on to Heathrow.

One of the F-16s taxiing at Tucson Airport

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – Photos

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 11:30 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | New York | Tucson | TUS | USA

Photos from Day 5, covering my flights from Tucson to Los Angeles LAX, on to New Your JFK and finally on to London Heathrow.

Taking off from Los Angeles LAX into the fog

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – Los Angeles LAX to New York JFK

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 8:58 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | USA

Flying in First Class with AA on the transcon is normally something to look forward to. The service is normally excellent and the food good. I wondered whether AA would live up to my expectation.

Three F-16s taxiing after landing at Tucson Airport

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – Tucson TUS to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 11:45 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | LAX | Los Angeles | Tucson | TUS | USA

A little sad to be heading back to the UK, but looking forward to seeing the Vickster and the kitties. First leg Tucson to LA.

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

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.

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 2 – Los Angeles LAX to Tucson TUS

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.