FirstReview: Japan Airlines First Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK)
A first-class journey on JAL’s international A350-1000.
Tokyo→New YorkAirbus A350-1000 / Boeing 777-300ER
8 original English reviews · 2014–2026
FirstA first-class journey on JAL’s international A350-1000.
Tokyo→New York
FirstSix First suites in a 1-1-1 layout on the Dallas–Tokyo flight. This review gives the reverse-direction comparison to Japanese reports departing Haneda.
Dallas→Tokyo
FirstA daylight journey in suite 2A. The author explores the sofa-like seat and large compartment, while also documenting a storage section that was out of service.
New York→Tokyo
FirstA close look at suite 2A, from its second seat to the wardrobe and shoe compartment. The reviewer describes how the storage kept a long flight's belongings within reach.
New York→Tokyo
FirstAn early flight on JAL's new flagship from seat 2A. Photographs examine the suite, entertainment and dining, with a comparison to the previous 777 first class.
New York→Tokyo
FirstA window-seat journey in the older eight-seat first class cabin. The author contrasts the spacious suite with its smaller screen and describes the onboard dining.
Tokyo→London
FirstSam Chui's 2014 trip from window seat 2A. Photographs cover the old 777 first class, boarding and dining on a daytime flight from Haneda to Heathrow.
Tokyo→London
FirstAn aircraft change replaced the planned A350 with a 777. The author records the resulting first class journey, offering a useful look at the older product.
London→TokyoDetails from the reported flights. Seats and service can differ by aircraft and date.
Tokyo → New York
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
A first-class journey on JAL’s international A350-1000.
Published: 15 Mar 2024 · Flown: Jan 2024Review: Japan Airlines First Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK)Dallas → Tokyo
Dallas · Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
Six First suites in a 1-1-1 layout on the Dallas–Tokyo flight. This review gives the reverse-direction comparison to Japanese reports departing Haneda.
Published: 4 Jun 2025Huge suites and phenomenal amenities: A review of Japan Airlines' new A350 first classNew York → Tokyo
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A daylight journey in suite 2A. The author explores the sofa-like seat and large compartment, while also documenting a storage section that was out of service.
Published: 5 Aug 2024Review: JAL A350-1000 First ClassNew York → Tokyo · JL5
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A close look at suite 2A, from its second seat to the wardrobe and shoe compartment. The reviewer describes how the storage kept a long flight's belongings within reach.
Published: 25 Sept 2026Bucket List Review: Japan Airlines A350-1000 First Class JFK-HNDNew York → Tokyo · JL5
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
An early flight on JAL's new flagship from seat 2A. Photographs examine the suite, entertainment and dining, with a comparison to the previous 777 first class.
Published: 11 Aug 2024 · Flown: Mar 2024Japan Airlines First Class Review A350-1000 (JFK-HND)Tokyo → London · JL43
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → London · Heathrow (LHR)
A window-seat journey in the older eight-seat first class cabin. The author contrasts the spacious suite with its smaller screen and describes the onboard dining.
Published: 12 Feb 2024Review: Japan Airlines Boeing 777 First Class (Tokyo-London)Tokyo → London
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → London · Heathrow (LHR)
Sam Chui's 2014 trip from window seat 2A. Photographs cover the old 777 first class, boarding and dining on a daytime flight from Haneda to Heathrow.
Published: 29 Jul 2014Review: Japan Airlines First Class B777-300/ER Tokyo to LondonLondon → Tokyo
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
An aircraft change replaced the planned A350 with a 777. The author records the resulting first class journey, offering a useful look at the older product.
Published: 15 Feb 2025 · Flown: Nov 2024JAL First Class: LHR-HND B777-300ER