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Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 21 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

I met my favourite despatcher at the top of the airbridge next to the glass door. She must have seen lots of passengers waiting in the same place over the previous 6 months or so, hoping to be allowed through into the gate area.

The BA First Dining Lounge at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 21 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

Hatton Cross wasn't too busy, although busier than the last time I caught a train last weekend at 4am! I jumped on the first train that arrived and forgot that the T4-bound train went to T4 first, where it waits for 7 or 8 mins before carrying on to T2/T3. Oh, well. It was my first time at T4!

Central London on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – Photos

Photos from Day 15 including my drives to and from Heathrow, and my flights to and from Sofia.

Beautiful lights after taking off from Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

Marcus had already spoken with the cabin crew, so they were primed to speak with the ground team. I was first off, and I met some familiar faces who were happy to allow us through the glass door. The staff here are so friendly.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

It was also unusual to arrive at T3 in the light. The front was lit up attractively on my recent visits. A very different feel to the place with the sun up.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Photos

Photos from Day 15 including my trip to Heathrow, flights to Sofia and back and a very wet and windy drive back home.

Looking back at Sofia airport after taking off

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

Having arrived at a gate on the other side of the concourse, we got a different level of service on arrival. The airbridge was connected, and there was a short delay whilst the arrival team got themselves prepared.

A fab view of the white stuff on the way to Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

I found T3 in a similar state as i did over the last few Saturdays. It was plenty busy, with passengers waiting for check-in to open.

Kew Gardens on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – Photos

Photos from Day 7 and Day 8, including my drive into Heathrow, my stay at the Hilton Garden Inn at Hatton Cross, my flights to and from Sofia and finally my drive home.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

At Non-Schengen Arrivals, we jogged to Passport Control, to see what sort of impact the Ryanair flight arriving ahead of us would have.