Thanks for all your help guys, unfortunately things didn't go as planned, we didn't pre-board, despite my best efforts and had to struggle with the 3 kids, buggy and hand luggage amongst all the other slf for the flight.
Cabin crew were fantastic really friendly and very helpful, and made the kids feel really special so my thanks to them for all their efforts on the flight.
Didn't have time for a flight deck visit so will try and get that sorted for the return leg today.
Thanks again for all your efforts
Benedictus