We fly the same routes, but I didnt fly that day. My collegue did though, as others. They were behind 038, but in a 744. Its true OATs were at a very low level, so low that many twins were asking for lower levels. Indeed in the 744 the Low Fuel Temp illuminated, so speed was increased to try & increase the fuel temp. He increase to .88, but to no avail!! Eventually he & other 744s were also all asking for decent, but amongst this chaos a lone voice was heard asking for further climb, BA038. The sarcastic conversation on the flt deck followed along the lines of "he a brave boy" No more was said & subject dropped, Until that is, the TV was turned on in the hotel!!
I have cross checked with other crews in the vacinity, they agree with the facts.
Food for thought.