Originally Posted by Howard Long

Thanks for the feedback. Doesn't sound too positive TBH!

Of course, there's a backstory: originally I was due to go the following day to make a dinner appointment, travelling in J on the JL32 arriving at 6pm (no F on this service). My appointment was changed to the afternoon, so I moved to the overnight flight half a day earlier.

I have a hotel room set up for my early morning arrival at the Royal Park in T3 departures. I've stayed here before: while it's basic, its convenience is second to none. Thus, I'll be able to take a rest upon landing.

I leave 30 hours later on another JAL F flight, and I'm quite happy to remain close to UK time rather than unnecessarily fight the jet lag any more than I need to, not just when there but also when I return a few days later. It's a strategy I used back in January too for a similarly short trip to TYO. I might lose the mornings, but I have the afternoon and evening, and then work overnight.