Heathrow

Travel to the airport was very smooth, although the journey down to Kings Cross took twice as long as usual due to engineering works, although it was good that I didn't have to change train at all. The underground was quick and fortunately, the H&C underground platform comes out next to the Heathrow Express platforms! I bypassed the check-in queues to get my boarding pass and check bag in, and now I'm sitting in the lounge in Terminal 4 - right at the opposite end of the terminal to the gate the plane's going to leave from! There's a cold buffet here, with meats and cheeses, crisps, and coffee and cake. All free - except for the 20,000 airmiles that the upgrade cost me!