Lufthansa First Class Denver-Frankfurt
Lufthansa 447
DEN-FRA
747-400
December 11, 2012
3:05P-8:40A +1 (sked)
2:56P-8:16A +1 (actual)
Departed 7/8
Seats 83C and 83H
Always seems a little strange when Business is the first jetway and First is the second one, as is the hike up the narrow stairs with carry-ons. But once on the upper deck, all is well. Our two wonderful FAs welcomed us on board and showed us to our seats. As we were the first pax to board (no doubt the others were still on the train from the United Club 
), was able to snap some cabin pics.
The first of four glasses of Pommery Cuvée Louise at the gate. 
OK, it's not Krug but quite nice.
The amenity kit, a little weak. Thanks for the eye/face cream but how about some hand lotion? Especially since there wasn't any in the lav.
Great views from high above the tarmac as we get ready to push.
Skychefs no doubt delivering fine cuisine to one of the dregs of the Alliance.
After take-off, our FAs sprung into action prepping the cabin for drinks and dinner service.
Meanwhile, time to see if the internet actually works. I popped for the 19.95 euros for 24 hours. Speed was excellent throughout, generally faster than gogo on AA or DL. Although at that price, probably not a lot of takers. UA of course has never heard of WiFi, but heck they have the best route network and 787s, right Jeff?
Amuse bouche and an excellent G&T today.
Checking out the IFE prior to dinner. Better than the old IFE but still not in the same category as SQ or even CX.
And some issues with mine today, caused a couple of reboots.
Mrs. SFO and I received our menus at the gate while we were chatting with one of the FAs, while the other 5 pax got menus during cocktail service. Today's feature chef was from the Mandarin Oriental in New York.
After a couple of rounds of cocktails, it was showtime...
Yep, following Short hair Francis' cue, that's me trying everything...
The caviar was excellent although we could have done better than room temp Smirnoff. Yeah, I know... a first world problem.
The seared beef tataki with green papaya and peanut sauce was excellent...
As was the Nantucket scallop with ham and split pea purée...
And the Beet ravioli stuffed with creamy goat cheese and toasted pistachios.
Seasonal salad with dried yellow tomatoes and green bell pepper julienne.
Tried one of the featured wines... meh. Stuck with the champagne during the meal.
The poached lobster tail and claw in saffron reduction with simmered mushrooms and butternut squash was delicious.
The cheese and dessert cart.
Went chocolate tonight, the delicious warm chocolate cake with yogurt ice cream.
And a glass of port.
And the after dinner and sweets cart.
The obligatory Bailey's with truffle bon-bons.
After a delicious two hour meal, Mrs. SFO and I said goodnight and hopped into our wonderful respective beds. The absolute best sleep in the sky. No seat converted into a bed. An honest to gosh bed with mattress and duvet. Slept like a baby until about 90 minutes out.
I woke up about 90 minutes out, as the crew was beginning to prepare breakfast service. Not many takers this morning, as the under 9 hour flight is simply too short for full dinner and then full breakfast. Plus, I knew we'd have breakfast in the FCT a little later. We touched down at FRA about 25 minutes ahead of schedule and taxied around the airport...
...to the ordinarily dreaded tarmac position. Ordinarily yes, but not when you are flying LH First. As a limo is waiting to shuttle you to arrivals. Not sure why we were so special as we got our own S class while the other 5 pax (family of 4 and one single) were relegated to a mini van. Sorry for the quality of these iphone on the go pics...
After a 5 minute drive, we were dropped off at arrivals. After clearing immigration, we headed for the lower level of the terminal and the trek to the FCT.