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.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for Trips

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Trips are jaunts that we have taken that are not considered holidays

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

I arrived at Gate 18 in time to board alongside the last passengers. Of course, I got a red "no no" when scanning my face at the gate; BA needed to check my passport before I could get on.

The new look Phoenix Airport D Gates - I like it!

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Phoenix PHX to New York JFK

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | New York | Phoenix | PHX | Trips | USA

The AA Lounge at the low-B gates was packed again. I'm sure it was never this busy when I frequented Phoenix years ago. Perhaps there are more passengers with status? Perhaps I have been unlucky with timing?

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Palm Springs PSP to Phoenix PHX

Starbucks was very relaxing, and I needed the caffeine to top-up and breakfast. The staff were friendly, which was a bonus.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – San Bernardino to Palm Springs

Normally, I try to minimize the distance from the place I spend the last night away to the airport I am due to fly from. It just minimizes the risk of anything going wrong! That's my natural risk-averse approach to travel.

Access road to El-Mirage Dry Lake Recreation Area

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 4 – Photos

Photos from Day 4.

Fluffy pancakes for breakfast at a Hilton Garden Inn

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 4 – Victorville to San Bernardino

By Nige on December 17, 2023 at 6:59 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Trips | USA | Victorville

A little bit of a disappointing day today. Had quite a few things planned, but almost none of them actually came off!

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 3 – Photos

Photos from Day 3.

One of the many aircraft seen at SCLA Boneyard

Guide to the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) Boneyard

The Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) has become known world-wide as a major airliner boneyard. Although restricted to the public, there are viewpoints around the airport that allow visitors to see abandoned aircraft.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 3 – San Bernardino to Victorville

I managed a decent sleep overnight. First sleep started around 5pm and lasted until about 10pm. I then up for a few hours and then grabbed 3 extra hours, finally waking at just before 4am.

One of the aircraft on display at the Palm Springs Air Museum

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

Photos from Day 2.