Japan Airlines' FAMOUS 777-300ER First Class (Full Review)

I've flown F to and from TYO on ANA, JAL, BA and Emirates in F, I'd out ANA and JAL slightly above Emirates, and BA down at the bottom. JAL and BA are my most frequent option, probably because of my BA status.

There's really not much between JAL and ANA to be honest. ANA has some very special guest Champagnes as well as their usual Krug if you're into that. The older ANA seat is a weird coffin like thing, it's comfy but a bit claustrophobic, whereas the JAL seat is quite open. But it's the food where the two Japanese airlines stand out as long as you don't demand special requirements. I think the crews on JAL just edge it over ANA on the bow count.

I highly prefer JAL to ANA. I have been on Chinese carriers and both Japanese carriers are 100x better. I will take the excellent wifi over IFE anyday. I just put the map on the screen. I can also assure you the "Great mistake" oredering off the western menu was a one off. The best western airplane food I have had is on JAL. HND-BKK is a regional flight, not the real F Class you get over the Pacific. Try ANA intra asia...BIG difference less food. You are not comparing Apples to apples ... not at all

Haneda is not as convenient if you are right by the NEX to Narita. LOVE the NEX train.

Agree that ANA is a step ahead of Japan Airlines, but saying that it compares to airlines like Air China or China Eastern is wayyyyy too exaggerated. Though the cabin may be old-fashioned, its soft products and service culture (in my opinion) is on another level. Almost always a pleasure flying JAL.

You should try to fly on new Japan airlines a350-1041

is JAL the Japanese flagship airline?

U can't expect high level of service from JAL while USA and Sweden is in eternal decline.

I love JAL and i have a short video for first class as well

NonStop Karen.

What are the examples of most services in the lounge still not available due to the pandemic? It is true that the shoe shine service never came back, but that is literally the only casualty. The order flow was changed, now you order from the app rather than go to the counter, but I think that will stick just because it works better.
It is true that the space that was designated for the sushi counter is not in use, but honestly the passenger numbers don't require additional space. That would just be added seating, everything on offer service wise is already on offer.....
If you are thinking about the 15 minute massage, that was cut years before the pandemic.

Nicely reviewed.

Is it now a 777-300 ER or without ER!? Safety Card says non ER…

Great to ser that you use Poland to show Magic tool. All The best from Poland :)

Some of that food unironically looks worse than the toaster oven calzone I got on Easyjet. I wish people understood more in your comments section that all the criticisms are relative to the price. Some stuff would be fantastic on economy but not first class!

Title change counter here - 3

Never forget the pilots of JAL123, may everyone onboard rest in piece, RIP JAL123.

I love JAL first class! Flown twice and is always a great experience 🥰

Never flown JAL economy, nor first, but I really do like their business class, great seat, excellent amenities, stunning food. Speaking Japanese helps, as the crew indeed is not very comfortable speaking English, just like 98% of Japanese. The seat and food in your video is underwhelming and I wouldn´t chose it.

Somewhat disappointing. The food did not look inviting. That's too bad for Japan Airlines.

Good review. Bonus points for giving 'discombobulated' a run-out.
Magic? I'll give it a try.

‘Depression’ while flying on a first class flight on JAL.

Ok pal

Why do you hate Turkish airlines

Oh man, I’ve been waiting for this video! The last time I flew JAL was 2010 when they were still flying the 747s, and economy was not the highlight. 😹 Although they were amazing flying Osaka to Singapore! Good to know that their economy is probably their best product, since we might end up flying them again soon out of Vancouver!

you spent 2 seconds on the winelist .... and 28seconds on the amenity kits ....
some men like wine, and arfe not interested by a 20$ kit that they will through away

The Covid excuse in late 2023 is totally BS. The JAL lounge should just admit they are cost cutting.

Vulgar north murican reviews first class

Was that Fish Sushi you were eating?

Food looked awful

5K is way too steep for a flight of this quality

Changed the title eh? Coward.

Cant judge first class but my experiences in steerage have seen JAL the clear winner in almost every way, especially important being the seat is far more comfortable on JAL.

Business/First class are "bad" mainly for people that well........don't drink......and are vegetarians/vegans, that's...boring.

oh dear we have flights booked, but in BC

Your drink menu is from the business class. The champagne should have been Cristal or salon

It seems that much like SWISS' first class, the lounge is the best part of the experience.

Dan, im a fan, ok.. but youre the lamest in eating thx to your veganism, no offense. I have some dietary restrictions too, but veganism is too much to try and review airlines products when food is a big component for most. Nothing you can do about it i guess, im ranting. Sucks dude!

So disappointing! I’ll avoid them in the future

Real world problems

I wonder if it’s a JAL thing for the cabin to be so hot. On one flight it got so hot , I kept drinking iced water and fanning myself. Felt like I was having a hot flush at one point.

Please do a video on ZipAir’s no frills business class.

lufthansa is the best! ok just kiddin😢

I personally would say not being comfortable speaking English isn't too big a thing, seeing as the flight is Japanese and not flying to an English speaking country. Although I'm not blind to the fact that a lot of people speak English as a second language all over the world, I feel like we as English speakers kind of expect the world to cater to us a bit

Been an avid watcher of all your reviews and travels for so long now. It's truly amazing the depth you go to with your reviews and the joy you bring not just to me but so many others when travelling. Amazing job and keep it up!

The pillow is criminal. They need to learn from ANA, their pillow is superior

Seems like JAL doesn't care much for vegans ! LOL looking at the meals they have for vegetarians.

Bring back odd memories, as I am old enough to remember when we used to get ammenity kits in economy from JAL when flying with them 30 years ago.