Well after an hour hold up on the motorway getting to Heathrow I was very glad I had allowed myself 3 1/2 hours for check in, with picking up money at Travelex which took ages I needed every bit of it!
The flight was OK..except for the fact that Air China do not have much tilt back on their seats so trying to sleep was very uncomfortable. It is a real no frills Air line, no wet towels, no juices ecept at meal times and no drinks unless you ask. Very poor service over all.
Still they got me here, and that is the main thing. The others are wending their way here, 5 have arrived and two to come tomorrow. We have to fly to Lhasa 14th morning now as our plans got changed for us..but it might be a blessing in disguise! who knows.