Last edit by: peter h
LHR - SOF
Friday 28 February 2020
BA0890 12:45 - 17:50: Garimi (+3), Tomparskate
Saturday 29 February 2020
BA0890 08:10 - 13:15: alex67500, CaroFos, dycc, estrangeiro8, FlyerP, GadgetGal, jfallesen, LondonAndy, megaloman, mtikky,n4ynx, onobond, ScienceTeacher, streetmagix (+1), teledude, Tiffywren, Wbeest,
BA0892 13:40 - 18:50: Cancelled, so assuming everyone has opted for the BA0890 (please correct if wrong)
EW9912 12:55-16:30 Cymro
Optional walking tour - needs advance reservation: It is possible to have a private tour through 365association.com (https://freesofiatour.com/). They will meet us at the Hilton at c. 15.00 (to allow for slight delays) on Saturday and will give a 2.5hr tour for an all-in cost of 130/BGN260. I'd suggest that if there are 10 or more committed to splitting the cost then I'll book. Please put your name below if you are interested:
alex67500, CaroFos, FlyerP, LondonAndy, megaloman, mtikky, OxtailSoup+1, Tiffywren, TurningLeft, Tomparskate
SOF - LHR
Sunday 1 March 2020
BA0891 14:05 - 15:40: alex67500, atcer28, CaroFos, dycc, estrangeiro8, FlyerP, GadgetGal, Garimi (+3), jfallesen, LondonAndy, megaloman, mtikky, onobond, OxtailSoup+1, ScienceTeacher, teledude, Tiffywren, Wbeest, Tomparskate,
EW2499/EW2464 11:15-17:55 Cymro
SOF - LHR
Tuesday 3rd March 2020
BA0891 14:05 - 15:40: streetmagix (+1)
Hotels
Hilton Sofia - alex67500, atcer28, CaroFos, Cymro, dycc, estrangeiro8, FlyerP, GadgetGal, Garimi (+3), jfallesen, megaloman, mtikky, onobond, p78 (can share roo), ScienceTeacher, teledude, Tiffywren, Wbeest, Tomparskate (Saturday Night)
InterContinental Sofia - streetmagix (+1), Tomparskate (Friday night)
@Karfa's quiet weekend in Tirana (TIA)
LGW-AMS
Saturday 21 March 2020
BA2758 07:40 - 10:05 KARFA
AMS - LGW
Saturday 21 March 2020
BA2759 10:55 - 11:10 KARFA
LHR - LGW
BA0890 08:10 - 13:15: alex67500, CaroFos, dycc, estrangeiro8, FlyerP, GadgetGal, jfallesen, LondonAndy, megaloman, mtikky,
EW9912 12:55-16:30 Cymro
Optional walking tour - needs advance reservation: It is possible to have a private tour through 365association.com (https://freesofiatour.com/). They will meet us at the Hilton at c. 15.00 (to allow for slight delays) on Saturday and will give a 2.5hr tour for an all-in cost of 130/BGN260. I'd suggest that if there are 10 or more committed to splitting the cost then I'll book. Please put your name below if you are interested:
alex67500, CaroFos, FlyerP, LondonAndy, megaloman, mtikky, OxtailSoup+1, Tiffywren, TurningLeft, Tomparskate
SOF - LHR
Sunday 1 March 2020
BA0891 14:05 - 15:40: alex67500, atcer28, CaroFos, dycc, estrangeiro8, FlyerP, GadgetGal, Garimi (+3), jfallesen, LondonAndy, megaloman, mtikky, onobond, OxtailSoup+1, ScienceTeacher, teledude, Tiffywren, Wbeest, Tomparskate,
EW2499/EW2464 11:15-17:55 Cymro
SOF - LHR
Tuesday 3rd March 2020
BA0891 14:05 - 15:40: streetmagix (+1)
Hotels
Hilton Sofia - alex67500, atcer28, CaroFos, Cymro, dycc, estrangeiro8, FlyerP, GadgetGal, Garimi (+3), jfallesen, megaloman, mtikky, onobond, p78 (can share roo), ScienceTeacher, teledude, Tiffywren, Wbeest, Tomparskate (Saturday Night)
InterContinental Sofia - streetmagix (+1), Tomparskate (Friday night)
@Karfa's quiet weekend in Tirana (TIA)
LGW-AMS
Saturday 21 March 2020
BA2758 07:40 - 10:05 KARFA
AMS - LGW
Saturday 21 March 2020
BA2759 10:55 - 11:10 KARFA
LHR - LGW
Saturday 21 March 2020
Garimi-express 13:30 - 14:30: Garimi
LGW - TIA
Friday 20 March 2020
BA2648 11:10 - 15:00: Calchas, chris1979, JB7+1
VIE-TIA
Friday 20March 2020
OS847 12:45 - 14:20: ToMMM
Saturday 21 March 2020
BA2648 16:20 - 20:20: alex67500,bisonrav, cgtechuk, Duncs, dycc, estrangeiro8, jfallesen, GadgetGal, Garimi, Karfa, Last20, onobond, p78, peter h, ScienceTeacher (+1), teledude, The Geek (+1), Tiffywren, bhbloke
TIA Minibus #1: bisonrav, estrangeiro8, jfallesen, peter h, ScienceTeacher (+1), The Geek (+1)
TIA Minibus #2 21/22 March TIR Airport<->HGI: , Onobond, Last20 (only from airport),bisonrav (only return), peter h (only return), jfallesen (only return)
TIA - LGW
Sunday 22 March 2020
BA2649 11:05 - 13:05: Calchas, chris1979, Duncs, dycc, GadgetGal, Garimi, JB7+1,jfallesen, Karfa, onobond, p78, peter h, ScienceTeacher (+1), Tiffywren, bhbloke
BA2651 18:30 - 20:40: (cancelled, I moved the remaining people on 2649 above)
LGW - TIA
Friday 20 March 2020
BA2648 11:10 - 15:00: Calchas, chris1979, JB7+1
Friday 20March 2020
OS847 12:45 - 14:20: ToMMM
Saturday 21 March 2020
BA2648 16:20 - 20:20: alex67500,
TIA Minibus #2 21/22 March TIR Airport<->HGI: , Onobond, Last20 (only from airport),
TIA - LGW
Sunday 22 March 2020
BA2649 11:05 - 13:05: Calchas, chris1979, Duncs, dycc, GadgetGal, Garimi, JB7+1,
BA2651 18:30 - 20:40: (cancelled, I moved the remaining people on 2649 above)
TIA-BEG
Sunday 22 March 2020JU213 teledude
TIA - LGW
Monday 23 March 2020
BA2649 12:55 - 15:05: cgtechuk, The Geek (+1),
TIA - LGW
Monday 23 March 2020
BA2649 12:55 - 15:05: cgtechuk, The Geek (+1),
BEG-DOH
Monday 23 March 2020
QR232 teledude
TIA - LGW
Tuesday 24th March 2020
BA2649- 14:20: estrangeiro8, Last20
TIA - LGW
Tuesday 24th March 2020
BA2649- 14:20: estrangeiro8, Last20
DOH-LHR
Tuesday 24th March 2020
QR9 teledude
Sunday 22nd March 2020
LH1425 TomMM
Hotels
HGI: Calchas, cgtechuk, chris1979, Duncs, dycc, estrangeiro8, Garimi, JB7,
Rescheduled September Tirana-do
LHRTIA
Sat 26/09 BA2648: Calchas, chris1979,
TIALHR
Monday 28/09 BA2649: Calchas, chris1979,
Hotels
HGI: Calchas, chris1979,
A couple of new "mini" DOs.....
#17
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Plymouth, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,159
Mrs Snaxmuppet and I are up for both... I might even make it to the do this time too after my cancellation for GIB!
We would be looking to stay a couple of days at each as neither of us have been to either place.
I will post once booked.
We would be looking to stay a couple of days at each as neither of us have been to either place.
I will post once booked.
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Aegan Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 393
book TIA for 296GBP (-30GBP using 3750 avios)
BA2648 on 21 March 2020 3F
BA2651 on 22 March 2020 3F
I will book room at Hilton Garden Inn (I can share room) or is another official Hotel ?
also anyone who will need late transfer from LHR to LGW can contact me I will drive my 7 Seater from PAX LHR parking
sorry cannot do SOF I will do just first class trip on ANA week earlier
and after TIA I going also to SIN/SYD/DPS family vacation ....
BA2648 on 21 March 2020 3F
BA2651 on 22 March 2020 3F
I will book room at Hilton Garden Inn (I can share room) or is another official Hotel ?
also anyone who will need late transfer from LHR to LGW can contact me I will drive my 7 Seater from PAX LHR parking
sorry cannot do SOF I will do just first class trip on ANA week earlier
and after TIA I going also to SIN/SYD/DPS family vacation ....
#19
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA CCR/GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,483
I'm not going that weekend, but the concensus seemed to be that the HGI was a bit too far out of town? I guess those who are going can agree amongst themselves, but I wouldn't book a non-cancellable rate just yet...
#21
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
Posts: 5,520
In for Sofia too - will update the wiki.
You can do Sofia with a Lux shuffle for 320 TP, 541 (or can be 522 if you come back on the Monday)
https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en...;sd:1;t:f;tt:m
I'm not doing this so haven't gone through the fine detail.
You can do Sofia with a Lux shuffle for 320 TP, 541 (or can be 522 if you come back on the Monday)
https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en...;sd:1;t:f;tt:m
I'm not doing this so haven't gone through the fine detail.
#23
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
Posts: 5,520
Start in jersey for TIA and you can get 200 TPS with easy timings (B2B to Jersey). Cost me 285.76 with 20 pp to come if all goes well. I think that price has gone now but may be useful for other dates.
#24
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Plymouth, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,159
Booked.
I couldn't book the Hilton in SOF as there is no availaibilty for my 3 nights (it looks like the Saturday night is still available for 1 night stays though). I booked a hotel 8 mins walk away so can easily meet up.
I booked the HGI at TIR.
I have never booked any trip this far in advance and already excited!!!
I couldn't book the Hilton in SOF as there is no availaibilty for my 3 nights (it looks like the Saturday night is still available for 1 night stays though). I booked a hotel 8 mins walk away so can easily meet up.
I booked the HGI at TIR.
I have never booked any trip this far in advance and already excited!!!
#25
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,705
my brief research on tirana has led me to think the HGI is a bit far out for a short trip. there are loads of cheap & decent hotels right in the centre of town which i would probably choose instead tbh.
#26
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,475
It's 2 miles from Skanderberg Square, and 10 miles / under 30 minutes from the airport. There are quite a few places within walking distance, it's inside the downtown loop, just. Taxis are cheap and easy in Tirana, from the HGI to Skanderberg it would be about 4€ and to the airport about 15€. Public transport is at near give-away prices and easy to use, 40 cents a ride. There are plenty of cheap and good-ish quality non chain hotels nearer in to the centre. The HGI is very new however.
#28
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Plymouth, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,159
I will keep my HGI booking in TIR and Magic Castle Hotel in SOF for now and if we settle on a better option then I can cancel (booked via Booking.com so easy to cancel)
I just wanted to get a booking made for now because I had trouble booking the Hilton in SOF for my 3 nights.
I just wanted to get a booking made for now because I had trouble booking the Hilton in SOF for my 3 nights.
#29
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,475
The CWS Approved hotel in Tirana is the Mondial (though it's pricey by Tirana standards, 60 plus on my rate), and the Hilton in SOF, which is a much bigger city and is one of the better Hiltons that I know, very good on Diamond upgrades.