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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:03 pm
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Phil the Flyer
 
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Originally Posted by tfraser
I wondered how busy the flights might be
I fly BA CW LHR-CAI approx six times per annum and even though BA uses a 744 the flight is invariably full every day.

Originally Posted by tfraser
and at OLCI what seat you would pursue
As others have noted, anything on the Upper Deck. Mrs PtF and I always sit in 64J and K (useful to be at the rear of the cabin for a quick disembarkation to be at the front of the CAI immigration queue). 64A is a bassinet position. Given that your itinerary is ex-LAX you have an OLCI advantage over those ex-LHR passengers who can only OLCI at T-24. Be aware that with a half-decent tailwind LHR-CAI can be achieved in 4 hours, so you won't have much time to get too comfortable.

Originally Posted by tfraser
How many tier points should these flights and return bring?
Assuming an all-CW itinerary, as far as I'm aware you should earn 120TPs per flight; 480 in total (4 x 120).

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