An interesting read, and I agree with much of what you write, especially as to the joys of TSA Pre (which along with Global Entry mean I disagree with those who think encounters with officialdom when flying are in any way worse when the USA is involved - it can be easy compared to travelling to/from the UK). However, might I tactfully suggest that to a purist a TP Run involves a trip that has no purpose whatsoever beyond the acquisition of Tier Points and Avios? You had to be in HNL, so weren't you merely one of those who, in your own words, 'opt to fly a convoluted routing to their final destination'? This is not a criticism - if it wasn't a TP run you would be outwith the ambit of the derogatory term 'Honolulu Gold' occasionally to be found in use here (including once I think, by way of confession, by me
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