All I can say is count your lucky stars for the small benefits you will get (like the sympathy of one or two FTers). I'm on the same outbound flight, well past the curtain and without even any lounge access since the curtailment of business trips has brought on a distinct lack of TPs.

(and if anybody wants to bribe me to get a photo of the op lapping up the CE luxury up the front let me know )

Paul