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 mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for London

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London is the capital city of the UK

Holiday to Sicily in Apr 2026: Day 1 – Photos

Photos from Day 1 when all we did was drive to the Hilton Heathrow T5!

Little Mango enjoying some quality time on Mum's lap

Holiday to Sicily in Apr 2026: Day 1 – Home to Heathow

By Nige on April 12, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Sicily in Apr 2026 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

It was a nice and easy start to the day. Another early start for me, and I had to hold off the cats from getting their breakfast too early.

Holiday to Sicily in Apr 2026: Day 1 – Prep

This holiday was designed to be nice and simple! BA will fly us from Heathrow to Palermo and back.

Holiday to Sicily in Apr 2026

Sicily is another place we have both wanted to go to for so long, and the opportunity just sprang up from nowhere.

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Photos

Photos from Day 1 when we drove to Heathrow, flew with BA to Washington DC and enjoyed some good food at The Cheesecake Factory.

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

When we arrived at The First Wing (TFW), we found it fairly quiet. We had received an email from BA advising of changes being made to TFW and the First Lounge. So, we were quite interested to find out what they were changing.

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Home to Heathow

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 10:03 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

The day that we depart on holiday to the USA is always a great day, but it had been tinged with a bit of sadness and guilt due to our pussies not liking the noise of the fireworks. Last night was particularly bad, and although Mango seemed to deal with the noise ok, poor old Chutney was not a happy cat.

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Prep

We always look forward to a holiday in the US. But we have grown accustomed to flying with lots of leg room! This time it would be another BA flight, which pains me nowadays due to their betrayal of their most loyal travellers in pursuit of corporate profits.

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025

We haven't been back to Washington DC for years, so we decided it was time for another visit. Following the debacle of the BA Executive Club demolition, we decided to blow some Avios and a Companion Voucher.

A slightly murky view of London on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024: Day 5 – New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on October 6, 2024 at 11:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Tucson in Oct 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | USA

I can normally rely on BA making me feel at home on the New York JFK to London Heathrow flight. Was it going to be another trip to solidify their reputation?