I absolutely agree BA is one of the better experiences for other airline travel. I figure we will give a go at the 16:55 NRT-HKG that only has premium, hope for the best and if not the 18:00 flight supposedly is wide open.
Final question from me regarding this matter. Arriving NRT on United Terminal 1. If we took the transfer bus to Terminal 2 and showed up at the gate to check in would they snarl and tell us we need to check in at the ticket counter? We tried to do the transfer desk in HKG last month and they were furious that we even asked to try and check in there instead of clear customs/immigration and do the ticket counter song and dance. Would rather not waste any time if you all think a gate check in would result in the same response.
Thanks again everyone!