BusinessReview: Japan Airlines Business Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK)
JAL’s A350-1000 business cabin on the flight to New York.
Tokyo→New YorkAirbus A350-1000 / Boeing 767-300ER / Boeing 787-8 & more
13 original English reviews
BusinessJAL’s A350-1000 business cabin on the flight to New York.
Tokyo→New York
BusinessWindow seat 4A and the experience of a roughly 1.88m-tall traveller put the flat seat in context. Foot space, storage and meal coverage make this a useful historical product report.
Tokyo→Manila
BusinessA Narita–Vancouver 787-8 report comparing storage at a window seat and its adjacent aisle seat. It adds practical detail beyond the familiar claim that every SKY SUITE has aisle access.
Tokyo→Vancouver
BusinessWindow seat 14A on JAL's temporary A350 Singapore service. The review examines the suite's width and storage, with extensive photographs of the cabin and onboard service.
Singapore→Tokyo
BusinessA round trip in the 767's six-row business cabin. Seat 1A offers a useful comparison with JAL's 777, while the author gives a candid account of the overnight meals.
Tokyo→Singapore
BusinessA late departure from Singapore with a light snack followed by breakfast. The author compares the 787's reverse-herringbone bed with the older 777 SKY SUITE.
Singapore→Tokyo
BusinessA couple tries seats 5A and 5D on JAL's new flagship. The review pairs photographs of the enclosed suites and dining with a more reserved assessment of the service.
Tokyo→New York
BusinessA detailed report from true window seat 5K. The author explores the tall suite walls, wardrobe access and bedding, alongside a delayed boarding and the Wi-Fi setup.
New York→Tokyo
BusinessA trip in the paired centre seats 5D and 5G shortly after the A350 entered service. The review explains the booking experience and documents the new business cabin.
New York→Tokyo
BusinessA work-focused journey in window seat 5A. The author discusses the SKY SUITE's space and storage, including using the empty neighbouring seat's table.
London→Tokyo
BusinessA 6ft 3in traveller tests JAL's older Apex seat on a long London flight. The report balances generous sleeping space and padded bedding against wear and limited enclosed storage.
London→Tokyo
BusinessA window-seat review of JAL’s Apex Suite, including its private access to the aisle, the flat bed and meal service on the flight from London.
London→TokyoDetails from the reported flights. Seats and service can differ by aircraft and date.
Tokyo → New York · JL6
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
JAL’s A350-1000 business cabin on the flight to New York.
Published: 28 Dec 2024 · Flown: Oct 2024Review: Japan Airlines Business Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK)Tokyo → Manila · JL745
Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → Manila · Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)
Window seat 4A and the experience of a roughly 1.88m-tall traveller put the flat seat in context. Foot space, storage and meal coverage make this a useful historical product report.
Published: 9 Aug 2019Review: Japan Airlines Boeing 767 Business ClassTokyo → Vancouver · JL18
Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → Vancouver · Vancouver International (YVR)
A Narita–Vancouver 787-8 report comparing storage at a window seat and its adjacent aisle seat. It adds practical detail beyond the familiar claim that every SKY SUITE has aisle access.
Published: 16 Jun 2022Japan Airlines Business Class Sky Suite I on the 787 from Tokyo Narita to VancouverSingapore → Tokyo
Singapore · Changi (SIN) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
Window seat 14A on JAL's temporary A350 Singapore service. The review examines the suite's width and storage, with extensive photographs of the cabin and onboard service.
Published: 13 Apr 2025Review: Japan Airlines A350-1000 Business Class (SIN-HND)Tokyo → Singapore · JL35
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → Singapore · Changi (SIN)
A round trip in the 767's six-row business cabin. Seat 1A offers a useful comparison with JAL's 777, while the author gives a candid account of the overnight meals.
Published: 22 Jan 2024JAL (Japan Airlines) – HND to SIN (JL35 & JL38) [B767-300ER] in Business Class – Review (Tokyo to Singapore)Singapore → Tokyo
Singapore · Changi (SIN) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A late departure from Singapore with a light snack followed by breakfast. The author compares the 787's reverse-herringbone bed with the older 777 SKY SUITE.
Published: Not confirmedReview: JAL 787-9 Sky Suite III Business ClassTokyo → New York
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
A couple tries seats 5A and 5D on JAL's new flagship. The review pairs photographs of the enclosed suites and dining with a more reserved assessment of the service.
Published: 3 Mar 2026JAL A350-1000 Business Class Review: Tokyo to New YorkNew York → Tokyo · JL3
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A detailed report from true window seat 5K. The author explores the tall suite walls, wardrobe access and bedding, alongside a delayed boarding and the Wi-Fi setup.
Published: 4 Jan 2025Japan Airlines Business Class A350 Review: JFK to HNDNew York → Tokyo · JL5
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A trip in the paired centre seats 5D and 5G shortly after the A350 entered service. The review explains the booking experience and documents the new business cabin.
Published: 26 Mar 2024 · Flown: Feb 2024Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Business Class Review [JFK to HND]London → Tokyo · JL44
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A work-focused journey in window seat 5A. The author discusses the SKY SUITE's space and storage, including using the empty neighbouring seat's table.
Published: 3 Feb 2024JAL (Japan Airlines) – LHR to HND (JL44) [B777-300ER] in Business Class – Review (London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda)London → Tokyo · JL42
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A 6ft 3in traveller tests JAL's older Apex seat on a long London flight. The report balances generous sleeping space and padded bedding against wear and limited enclosed storage.
Published: 30 Apr 2024JAL 787 business class: still a strong contenderLondon → Tokyo · JL44
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A window-seat review of JAL’s Apex Suite, including its private access to the aisle, the flat bed and meal service on the flight from London.
Published: 29 Jun 2016 · Flown: May 2016Japan Airlines B777 Business Class London to Tokyo