Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Jan 2023

This is the third in a trilogy of trips to Honolulu in the space of a little over 2 months. This is another trip starting in Budapest and follows the well-trodden path of flying over to Hawaii via London Heathrow, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for Sofia

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Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 3 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

I had a quick wander around the terminal and it was quite busy - busier than it was two weeks ago. I am not sure the bars were open last time I was here.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 3 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

After arriving at Heathrow T3, I headed straight up to Fast Track Security which was empty, so there was no delay heading through the the new 3D scanners.

At remote stand 590 waiting to board my BA flight to Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 2 – Photos

Photos from Day 2.

A snowy scene at Sofia airport in January

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 2 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

Gate B7 was fairly packed when I got there, but most passengers decided to queue in an odd shaped curve away from the gate itself.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jan 2024: Day 2 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

I toyed with the idea of walking to a Starbucks first thing in the morning, but alas, I just couldn't make it work.

A Virgin A350 waiting to head off from Heathrow T3

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

Photos from Day 1.

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!