Upper class is business class, not first class, that’s the first thing you need to make sure you understand.
The only thing remotely first class-like is the ground service at LHR - the Upper Class Wing (especially if you’re arriving by car) and the Clubhouse.
There is no back to the ottoman, though on CX I found the back very confining for the shoulders. There is a seatbelt.
Google some pictures if you want a better idea of the seating configuration. Like I mentioned, the type of aircraft doesn’t matter.
ETA: arguably there is room on the side to “walk in” to the bed, but only down near the feet, maybe 2 feet of length. The rest of the seat is surrounded by seat walls on each side, giving you a wonderful coffin feeling.
Last edited by ijgordon; May 26, 2019 at 9:09 am