Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Aug 2015

What can a guy do? Another trip to Hawaii. These trips were so cheap and so many TPs could be earned.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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British Airways is one of the biggest airlines in the UK and a principle One World partner

A threatening cloud formation behind this AA aircraft bound for the US

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jul 2023: Day 1 – London LHR to Sofia SOF

I decided to base myself in the AA First Class Lounge today, so after heading through Fast Track Security at T3, I made my way through the departures lounge, avoiding passenger obstacles, into the AA lounge and found a quiet seat by the window.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jul 2023: Day 1 – Prep

I had the same challenges as I had for my trip in June: BA had changed not only the times of both flights, but also the Heathrow terminal I was due to depart from.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jul 2023

This is the next installment in my multi-TP run to Sofia. Last month I did a nested TP run to Sofia and this month I am doing the same again.

A beautiful sunset on the way back to Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Day 2 – Photos

Photos from Day 2.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Day 2 – Sofia SOF to London LHR

Sofia was wet and horrible. I could see that on final approach as rain drops started streaming across the aircraft windows.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Day 2 – London LHR to Sofia SOF

T3 felt quite busy from the outside and fast track security was busier than last week as well. But it was still only about 5 mins before I was into departures and walking through towards the lounges.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Day 1 – Photos

Photos from Day 1.

The BA aircraft waiting to take me back to Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Day 1 – Sofia SOF to London LHR

Sofia is one of the easiest places to do a B2B at. Arriving passengers are decanted into the departures area, so departing and arriving passengers mix.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Day 1 – London LHR to Sofia SOF

Having checked in online, I headed up to Fast Track Security where there was a minimal queue. The 3D scanners had not arrived at T3 as yet, so it was the normal "everything out" approach and the slow move of trays through the scanner.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023: Prep

In doing final prep for this trip, I noticed that BA had changed not only the times of both flights I was due to be on today, but also the Heathrow terminal I was due to depart from.