Holiday to Vancouver in Aug 2018

Sharon's 50th and the four of us are doing a two-stop trip to Vancouver and New York to help her celebrate!

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

Honolulu International Airport
Honolulu International Airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 4 – Honolulu HNL to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on February 19, 2024 at 10:24 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips

This is normally the worst flight of the entire trip. It's a red eye and I am at my most tired. I really want to sleep in a proper bed, and all I have to look forward to is a recliner.

LAX early in the morning - nice and quiet!
LAX early in the morning - nice and quiet!

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 2 – Los Angeles LAX to Honolulu HNL

By Nige on February 17, 2024 at 2:29 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips | Waikiki

I managed to turn off the light last night at half past midnight. Three hours later and I was awake and raring to go. The alarm was set for 4am, but there was no point in hanging around.

A BA flight coming into Gate 14 at JFK T8
A BA flight coming into Gate 14 at JFK T8

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024: Day 1 – New York JFK to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on February 16, 2024 at 11:16 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | Trips

When I finally got out of the baggage hall, I headed up the escalator to departures and popped into the First Checkin area to see whether I needed to exchange my BA boarding pass for an AA boarding pass in order to get me into TSA Pre-Check.

Hawaii
Hawaii

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024

By Nige on February 1, 2024 at 12:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Feb 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | AMS | Amsterdam | Announcements | British Airways | Hawaii | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | JFK | LAX | LHR | London Heathrow | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | USA | Waikiki

My first trip to Hawaii in more than 12 months - I'm getting withdrawal symptoms! This trip starts in Amsterdam and follows the well-trodden path of flying over to Hawaii via London Heathrow, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX. I start with an initial positioning flight from Heathrow to Amsterdam.

The new look Phoenix Airport D Gates - I like it!
The new look Phoenix Airport D Gates - I like it!

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Phoenix PHX to New York JFK

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | New York | Phoenix | PHX | Trips | USA

The AA Lounge at the low-B gates was packed again. I'm sure it was never this busy when I frequented Phoenix years ago. Perhaps there are more passengers with status? Perhaps I have been unlucky with timing?

Sunrise at Palm Springs Airport
Sunrise at Palm Springs Airport

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Palm Springs PSP to Phoenix PHX

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 1:45 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hertz | Hilton | Palm Springs | Phoenix | PHX | PSP | Trips | USA

Starbucks was very relaxing, and I needed the caffeine to top-up and breakfast. The staff were friendly, which was a bonus.

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