Hi All

Looking for a bit of advice please. Flying on 15th November (Saturday) BA168 PVG-LHR.
Firstly, getting to the airport from Jiangning Road area. What would be the preferred mode of transport? I would like to be at the airport 3 hours before departure (I don't mind being there early as reduces my blood pressure when I know I'm there in plenty of time). The nearest metro station that I can fathom is Nanjing West Station (about a 15 minute walk with luggage). How long does the metro take to the airport and if this method, would it be advisable to change to the Maglev or just stay on the metro?

Secondly, which lounge to use? Travelling Y but BA Silver. According to MMB, I can use the *A lounge. I don't want to get hit with 'capacity restriction'. I would presume I could use the CX/KA lounge under OW rules or is there a danger of the same 'capacity restrictions'?

Lastly but by far no means least. What is the duty free like for ciggie prices?
I am far more used to Beijing and know where to get cheaply priced ciggies and the type I smoke in town but very little experience of prices at the airport. Anyone of us social outcasts any idea of prices and brands at the airport?

Thanks for all your advice in advance.

Safe & Happy travels.

S