Tier Point Run to Phoenix in Jul 2019

Yet another trip to Phoenix for a couple of nights via Bucharest, Heathrow, LA and New York. This one doesn’t include the Helsinki shuffle.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

I took the opportunity of having a chat with the Vickster by phone whilst I waited for Gate 3 to open to passengers.

An AA aircraft waiting to depart for the US at Heathrow T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

The escalator in the BA check-in area was cordoned off for some reason, so a minor detour was required to get up to the first level and access to Fast Track Security.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 1 – Prep

Another visit to Heathrow T3. Lots of good quality lounges to choose from.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024

This is another installment of my series of TP runs to Sofia. In June, July and Dec of 2023, I did a number of trips out to Sofia, just to collect TPs. There was another opportunity in Jan 2024 to collect more cheap TPs, so here I am!

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

Photos from Day 2.

A view of Sofia after take off on the way back to Heathrow

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

The cabin crew lead had proactively checked who was getting back on board before I mentioned it to him. He wanted to find out how easy it was and noted there are not many 80 TP-places like Sofia now.

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

T3 was not as busy as normal, possibly due to it being a Tue. But T3 Fasttrack Security was now back in its normal place, having had the new 3D scanners installed.

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

Photos from Day 1.

Gate B6 at Sofia waiting for the flight back to Heathrow

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

It was just 30 seconds after getting off the aircraft before I ended up being first in the queue for getting back on. Another 30 seconds later and gate staff arrived and they started filling the boarding pen up as we watched the remaining passengers continued walking up the jet bridge.

A first class breakfast in the BA First Lounge

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

The friendly bus driver dropped me at Heathrow T3 and I headed into Fast Track Security. The access point had been moved - I guess as a temporary measure whilst they make changes. It certainly wasn't fast today either!