SFO777

Thank you Kangol. Unfortunately, I did not sample the Penfolds.

Thanks so much TheAAdmiral. We thought about the FS as we had dropped friends off there a couple of years ago. We just weren't wild about the location as it's not near the Arno.

Thanks Non-NonRev. We agree about Villa Kennedy. Very tasteful, clean and classy design.

Grazie mille Giovanni! Interesting news about the new runway. We did consider the FS restaurant but just weren't excited about the menu. And thank you for the offer of resto suggestions for next time.

Thanks sgh.

I think you are right. It's the Italian designer clothing where the bargains are going to be.

Indeed. Between the 22% and the exchange rate discrepancy, the savings are incredible. Mrs. SFO is so excited as DHL is delivering her "trial Loro Piana purchase" today. It cost her US$3,400 (including shipping) for an item that costs nearly $5,700 at the Denver Loro Piana store.

Agree.

Genius1

Nice report, SFO777.

Which lounge does LH use at DEN? It doesn’t seem like anything special is offered for F passengers, and those tacky signs at the airbridge entrance are poor.

The Chianti area looks lovely.

I wonder why the limo driver met the Florence aircraft? I doubt it was for you, as the limo is generally only for same day connections to/from F.

SFO777

Thank you Genius1. LH uses the pathetic United Club which is located in a completely different concourse (B) and train ride away. As an Admirals Club member, it's a lot easier just using that club, which is in the same concourse and an elevator ride and 2 minutes walk to the LH gate.

Yeah, I suspect that the limo driver was meeting someone else. Not impressed with his people skills though.

SFO777

With no Sunday morning traffic, we arrived at the First Class Terminal in less than 10 minutes, which is actually faster than walking to the FCT from the Airport Sheraton. Our PA greeted us outside and escorted us to private FCT security where we the only passengers again this morning. With all our Florence purchases, we requested a Zoll/Customs visit to stamp our Tax Free docs. In the meantime, we headed over for breakfast. Though breakfast service was technically over, no request is ever a problem here and we were able to order from the breakfast menu.



Mrs. SFO enjoyed her waffles.



While I had the Eggs Benedict



OMG, the best ever Eggs Benedict.



The current menu, breakfast or lunch.







After meeting with the Customs agents and getting the requisite stamps, we relaxed for the next 90 minutes.



At about T-25, our PA escorted us downstairs to pick up passports and board our ride to the plane. With two other DEN pax, we all rode together in a Mercedes van.





Frankfurt-Denver
Lufthansa 446
747-400
1:25P-3:30P
April 19, 2015
Departed 5/8
Seats 82C and 82H

And "back home" to our favorite First Class cabin. Strange feeling this morning as this is the first time we've been in row 2 (82), as another pax had already selected 83C.





A happy Mrs. SFO.



Time to dry out. Nothing but water today for me (until lunch at least), and no mac nuts.











Today's amuse-bouche.





And the menu.





Showtime.









We both passed on the caviar.



But Mrs. SFO went for the starter trio.



I passed and just has with the Salad of lamb's lettuce, Kenya Beans, sun-dried Tomatoes, shaved parmesan with sherry dressing.





And delicious Gazpacho with tomato, bell pepper, basil oil and prawn skewer.





Mrs. SFO enjoyed the Chinese artichoke with Topinambur Ravioli, Gorgonzola Dolce, Basil, smoked almonds.



While I had the simple and delicious Lemon Chicken with braised Vegetables and Potato Gratin.





For dessert, we both had the wonderful Coup Mara de Bois, Wild Strawberries, Vanilla Mousse, Sponge Cake.



After lunch, we alternatively read, watched movies, surfed the internet and slept until about two hours out, when it was time for our second meal... Viva México. Wow, this one was even better than lunch.







My main was sensational. Pork tenderloin in a light Manchego Cheese Sauce with Leaf Spinach.



The Chocolate Tart with Chili Juliennes.





Lufthansa has taken a lot of heat for uninspiring inflight food. But this was a definite step up and major improvement over some of the weird catering in recent years. We touched down in DEN on time at 3:30P. Despite Mrs. SFO's annoying habit of not gathering her belongings until we've parked at the gate and thus being way behind the other pax on the way to customs, we were out without any delay as there are now 7 Global Entry kiosks instead of the previous 2. @:-)

Another great Lufthansa First Class flight and hopefully not the last First Class flight to/from Denver. Unfortunately, the LH winter schedule is not showing F. If this is indeed the case, it looks like we'll be connecting or just moving over to BA, which recently upgraded the DEN-LHR nonstop to a 4 class 744.

Thanks to everyone for following this report and for your kind comments.

fivevsone

thanks for the great trip report SFO.
todd

ellielovesem

Great report, an enjoyable read as always.

No hats again?

Linda VH

Thank you!

Bretteee

I noticed it's no longer easy to find an F Award on LH on the United Site.

Have you been to the Business Class lounge in Frankfurt?

I assume it's more Buffet style. I wonder if they also have Wienerschnitzel.

The F looks wonderful with a real bed next to the chair.

jpetekYXMD80

All these caviar passings.... I don't even know you anymore.

In my (lone) LH F experience, I was blown away by the 2nd service, and that looks even better!

How did the 'dialogue' of the veal mousse and tuna go?

HMPS

SFO777' Darn it I have no more superlatives left in my vocabulary ! ^

The only thing better than this is , THIS TR should be seen by our friends in the UK. ha ha.......

FlightCancelled

Thank for for a great trip report!

Just a small comment: It sounds like the ground experience on DEN was really poor, and slightly different from what I experienced flying DEN-FRA in F just before Christmas. While it is a disgrace that they use the horrific United Clubs in the other terminal as the lounge for their F-pax and do not offer proper fast track (while that might be the airport not allowing it?), the boarding process was very good when I flew. While the lane also is for *A gold, the four pax in F were then called by name to board and guided to seats in the beginning of the gate, before we all were escorted to the plane by a gate agent.

Skipcool3

Upgraded to a [20+] year old BA 747-400.
Don't do it, just don't!

1P

Penfolds Bin 389 has been consistently very good for many years. I was responsible for it first being imported into the US back in 1991, at a time when California wines reigned supreme and no one could understand why anyone would want to drink an Australian red. I ordered a case and told the wine merchant he could keep half of it for himself. He loved it! Unfortunately the result of my enterprise resulted in a lot of cr*p Ozzie wines eventually coming in as well (think Yellowtail). Sorry about that!

1P

Oh, and thanks for another terrific TR, SFO !

BRITINJAPAN3

BA ???? SFO777 ??? This will be entertaining at least for us readers !