OK, here is the real deal. Check in at NRT was not possible before
4:45 p.m. There was no QF staff, just JL staff. Friendly, not much
English speaking.
As far as the planned excursion to T1 goes I had to let that slip
because the bus really only leaves once an　hour, feels a little
iffy to me.
Looking forward to my flight, grabbed exit seats.Cairns, here I
come. I need a drink after the news of the NW sale to DL bummed
this PE out.
Thanks for all your help, happy landings!