Hi

I'm afraid yet another Club Suites vs Club World thread but thought I'd ask those who regularly fly this route if the timings would also factor into your decision if you were in the same position.

Currently booked into CW on the B789 on BA5 and have paid for seats 7 A/B for the direct aisle access and smaller 'mini cabin' using a BAPP 241. Hitherto had hoped there would be some F reward availability opening up but according to Expert Flyer the F cabin is now full so happy to accept it won't happen.

However, somewhat unusually (?) there is lots of reward availablility on the earlier BA7 flight - departs LHR 09:10 and arrives HND 07:00. BA7 is on the A350 and has Club Suite.

BA5 currently leaves LHR 13:00 and lands 10:55 on the B789 in CW.

I initially chose BA5 (later flight) before the A350 was rostered on to this route and thought the landing time (10:55) was a good one. By the time we have cleared immigration formalities and travelled to the Conrad, I estimate it may be around 12:30 or later. Hilton Gold so hope for early check in but know it's not guaranteed. The reason I never opted for the earlier flight in the first place was the 7am arrival to Haneda and much less likelihood of being able to check in at the hotel and not much to do early morning in Tokyo.

Just want to sense check my timings and ask the regulars which flight they would prefer - taking into account both the CW vs CS dilemma and arrival time?

Coming back we have to take the BA6 on the B789 so will be spending plenty of time in CW on that leg (also in 7 A/B).