Tier Point Run to Helsinki in Jan 2015

Another Tier Point run! This one took me to Helsinki overnight, and I really mean overnight literally in the airport – I hadn’t done that before.

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

Blog - Tag Archive for HNL

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Honolulu airport is located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, USA

A view of the AA aircraft taking me back to Los Angeles
A view of the AA aircraft taking me back to Los Angeles

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Day 4 – Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

By Nige on December 18, 2022 at 10:52 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips | USA | Waikiki

Time to head back to the UK. Although the weather has been awful today, my trip has ended with a wonderful sunset.

A skyline view of Honolulu
A skyline view of Honolulu

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Day 3 – Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL)

By Nige on December 17, 2022 at 8:53 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips | USA | Waikiki

I think the good amount of sleep I got on the flight to LAX last night caused me not to be able to sleep at the Hilton LAX hotel.

The BA decorations are up at Heathrow T5
The BA decorations are up at Heathrow T5

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022: Prep

By Nige on December 15, 2022 at 8:36 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | British Airways | BUD | Budapest | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | Trips | USA | Waikiki

One benefit of consulting for a UK bank is that at Christmas I typically get about 3 weeks off.

The best of Hawaii
The best of Hawaii

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022

By Nige on December 1, 2022 at 1:58 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Dec 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Announcements | British Airways | BUD | Budapest | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | Trips | USA | Waikiki

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.

The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach in Honolulu

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Summary

By Nige on November 16, 2022 at 8:48 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: BUD | Budapest | Heathrow | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | JFK | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | Waikiki

Another enjoyable, albeit tiring trip earning Tier Points. This is a quick summary of highlights and lowlights.

A United aircraft waiting at a gate at Honolulu airport
A United aircraft waiting at a gate at Honolulu airport

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 4 – Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

By Nige on November 13, 2022 at 11:38 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips

My Uber arrived - it was a comfortable Toyota Land Cruiser, with a brand new driver to the Uber game.

Check in at LAX Terminal 4
Check in at LAX Terminal 4

Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 – Day 3 – Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL)

By Nige on November 12, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Hawaii in Nov 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | HNL | Honolulu | LAX | Los Angeles | Trips

I occupied my room at the LAX Hilton for about 4 hours I think. In that time I was in bed for about 3 hours and asleep for about 30 mins. Not impressive after 29 hours of travelling.

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