I suspect they would pick it up from my ESTA application OC37.
Hiding anything from US Immigration is fraught with problems.
PDR, I can see you are stressing a little about my problem !
I have no intention whatsoever of travelling to LA at this time.
The advice and help I have been given here has been invaluable !
BA have now canceled my flight and are offering a refund.
Strangely, this applies to the outbound leg only.
Return leg still pending .
El G.