Having got a cab out to T5, I asked at the bag drop whether there was any possibility of moving to one of the "first" class seats. Was told again, that this cabin wouldn't be used on this flight. Through security - no queue at all, which flumexed me as I didn't get chance to get ready. Wandered to do a bit of shopping and then had a shower to get ready for the flight to Denver. It was then time to head off to the Club Galleries. As my boarding card was scanned, I was told that my seat had been moved.......to 4A. This is in the first class cabin
Had a couple of glasses of wine and some lunch in the lounge (no chicken tikka massala any more). Then wandered off when flight was called - Gate 10 as usual, bus to the plane. Really want to try T5B at some point. Long queue to get through and onto the bus. Once at the plane, up the steps and then turn left into the first class cabin. This flight was completely full, with 12 of the first classs seats taken with "bump ups" from Club World. Despite the service being Club World, the seat and cabin was so much better. The crew were more attentive than in Club and they had left out the first class duvets and pillows - nice touch! Glass of champagne on boarding (of course!).
After take off drinks served quickly and lunch orders taken.
Menu:
Starters
Traditional prawn cocktail
Parmesan mousse
Main
Fillet of beef, yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce and veggies
Braised chicken in sweet pepper and tomatoe sauce
Penne pasta with porcini mushrooms and truffle sauce
Cold main course salad
Dessert
Lemon and amaretti gateau with lemon creme faiche
Cheese and biscuits
The prawn cocktail was very good, beef disappointing and the dessert very tasty. The mushroom pasta looked really good as someone nearby had it.
Spent the flight watching some films (luckily on demand TV) and a little snooze on my seat. The first class cabin looked a little dated in my opinion - good job that they are updating it now. However, it was so much nicer than Club World seat. In addition, the crew shut the curtain at the back of First, so no one from business came in - I suppose that they assumed it was actually a First Class cabin. Meant that it felt much more special.
Pre-landing meal service was a little disappointing. The sandwiches come plastic wrapped, although they were actually quite tasty. Presentation needs improving as the quality is ok. Nice scones - both fruit and non-fruit.
Arrived a little late in Denver, to an empty immigration - not sure that there are that many long all flights there. Luggage was already coming round and off to the downtown hotel.
Overall, a great flight as the move up from business to first let me experience part of the BA first experience. Overall, they need to update the cabin as it feels very much "1980s" (which is happening). It would be good to experience the whole product, including the concord room. Meals were a little disappointing on the flight, mainly as I made the wrong choices I feel!
