Tier Point Run to Hawaii/San Juan in Feb 2014

I flew out to Hawaii on a week long tier point run, including a side-trip to San Juan. Sounded mad, but was great fun.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Tag Archive for AMS

By Nige on Sat 01 Oct 2022 at 19:04
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This is an archive showing posts assigned to tag: AMS.

Amsterdam airport located in The Netherlands.

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San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge well into the distance San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge well into the distance

Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022: Summary

By Nige on Wed 26 Jan 2022 at 12:13
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Story: Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022
Tags: American Airlines | AMS | British Airways | JFK | LAX | LHR | Los Angeles | Netherlands | New York | San Francisco | SFO | Trips | USA

Another TP Run under my belt. I’m managing to sneak these in and take advantage of the guaranteed AA schedule changes to minimise the impact on my working life. Another enjoyable trip – my second in just over two months after a long gap due to the pandemic. Some points worth highlighting: Verifly helped again … Read more

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An attractive restaurant at Amsterdam AMS airport An attractive restaurant at Amsterdam AMS airport

Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022: Day 5 – Amsterdam AMS to London LHR 

By Nige on Tue 25 Jan 2022 at 12:12
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Story: Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022
Tags: AMS | British Airways | LHR | London | Netherlands | Trips

It was all very uneventful at Amsterdam at Gate D18.  We boarded about 30 mins before departure and the load was light for the flight back to Heathrow.  I think that summarises the position for all of my flights on this trip. On board and into my normal seat 01F.  The cabin crew asked whether … Read more

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Pushing back at Heathrow T5 on my way to Amsterdam AMS Pushing back at Heathrow T5 on my way to Amsterdam AMS

Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022: Day 5 – London LHR to Amsterdam AMS

By Nige on Tue 25 Jan 2022 at 12:11
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Story: Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022
Tags: AMS | British Airways | LHR | London | Netherlands | Trips

There was no queue for security when I got there.  When I approached Millionaire’s Door, the BA staff member checking boarding cards didn’t have a clue about how to check access.  She initially indicated I could use the First Lounge.  When I explained I had access to the CCR, she asked whether I had a … Read more

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Amsterdam Airport Amsterdam Airport

Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022: Day 1 – Amsterdam AMS to London LHR

By Nige on Fri 21 Jan 2022 at 16:47
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Story: Tier Point Run to San Francisco in Jan 2022
Tags: AMS | British Airways | LHR | London | Netherlands | Trips

I wandered up and down an empty concourse at Amsterdam and then headed back to Gate D18 to wait for boarding to commence.  On the way back to Heathrow, I was back in my normal seat (01F). When I walked through the galley, the cabin crew did a double-take and immediately asked whether I was … Read more

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