The water feature isn't quite as grandiose as the one Willard found in the BA First lounge in Singapore, but, overall, he gives the Golden First lounge a "two paws up" and it certainly seems to be amongst the best lounges he has investigated in Heathrow Terminal 3, neck and neck with the Singapore Airlines lounge just up the corridor.

And a quick stop for a photo-op of our Malaysian Airlines 747-400, that will be Willard's habitat for the next 12 hours.

....and speaking of habitats, this one is HUGE! The open airy feeling of this cabin, in the nose section of the 747 is very difficult to convey! Willard has never seen so few seats in so much space! This makes the equivalent cabins on BA and Singapore look positively CRAMPED by comparison, and they are still very roomy.

Being a bit daunted by the seat pitch, Willard quickly takes his favoured position on the electrically operated "Ottoman" jump seat, strapped in and ready for take off!

And, of course, Malaysian Airlines signature appetiser is a selection of Satay! Take your pictures quickly, because it is so good that if you blink, you may well miss it!