Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024

Is it a daft idea to book eight B2Bs to Sofia over 29 days? I guess we will find out!

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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Taking off from Heathrow on the way to Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Day 1 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

I walked down to The First Wing (TFW) and headed through to security where there was a long queue.

The BA decorations are up at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Prep

One benefit of consulting for a UK bank is that at Christmas I typically get about 3 weeks off.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022

This is another one of those mad dashes across the Atlantic, starting in Budapest, to Heathrow, then onto New York and Los Angeles, before a final hop over to Honolulu.

The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach in Honolulu

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Summary

Another enjoyable, albeit tiring trip earning Tier Points. This is a quick summary of highlights and lowlights.

The view of the City of London at night as we approached Heathrow from Budapest

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 6 – Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR)

The transfer arrangements seemed a little odd at BUD. I went direct to the scanners that you can see on the right hand side. I had to stir the team of three into action.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 6 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

Once through passport control, I took the lift up 1 level to the Arrivals Lounge which is the best place to get a shower. I definitely needed to freshen up.

The famous LAX sign at Los Angeles airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 2 – Photos

Photos from Day 2.

A foggy start to the day at Budapest airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 2 – Budapest (BUD) to London (LHR)

I woke up early, feeling quite queasy after eating so much late afternoon and into the evening; perhaps combined with the 3 glasses of champers I was forced to consume.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 1 – Photos

Photos from Day 1.

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 1 – London (LHR) to Budapest (BUD)

First thing I had to do when I reached The First Wing was to check my booking. Something was stopping me from checking in for my BA LHR to JFK flight tomorrow.