And, in fact, I've been rebooked to MAN, which will get me home with a crisp but perfectly workable connection at LHR, and saves the hassle of getting to Kings Cross. If all now runs to the expected schedule I'm a happy bunny. The woman checking me in at LAX was one of the best BA staff I've met in person outside the UK - gave her a Gold Ticket (for what it might be worth)...