In those blissful far off days of BOAC, we frequently gave Speedbird our ETA with a request that a certain hostellry in Hampton was also given details.
The pub was then accordingly ensured 'open' despite the licensing hours.
Normally a 'BOAC' insider would be tending bar to ensure a thirsty crew was accomodated after the Landlord Johnny had departed for his 'London'
ventures.
Happy days indeed.