[Mal]

So OLCI and PYOBP (On Line Check-in and Print Your Own Boarding Pass) are seperate in the BA checkin process?

Hmmm. Ok.

Anyways, yeah I agree with Dave's advice. Plonk yourself in a seat you want to be, but keep monitoring the situation before your flight.

I still can't see anyone sitting next to you on the flight if you've got a free middle seat next to you. The flight is very open for bookings.