Exactly this, plus I can take enough stuff for a week (business, leisure and gym) in hand luggage (rather than 2 x 20kg cases and start spreading the stuff out on the spare bed 2 weeks beforehand)
Not enough info to answer if I’m packing I’m afraid. Depends on flight time and airport location. If after lunchtime and less than an hour away, Sept 2nd, otherwise possibly might do a bit on 1st (Mrs D on the other hand will start about a week earlier).