Airbus A350-1000 / Boeing 787-9 / Boeing 777-300ER & more
43 original English reviews
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
Premium economyA photo essay from the overnight JFK departure. Detailed views of the new premium economy cabin follow a first class flight on the same aircraft type two days earlier.
New York→Tokyo
Premium economyAn aisle-seat trip in 19C with a 16-inch screen. The author discusses the new seat and amenities, the late departure and a view of the Northern Lights en route.
New York→Tokyo
Premium economyA round-the-world traveller tries window seat 18K. The review explores the seat's details and responsive entertainment system, including its option to resume a film later.
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→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
EconomyA late-night departure to Haneda in seat 51C. The author weighs comfortable sleep and good meals against unreliable Wi-Fi and cabin lighting interruptions.
New York→Tokyo
EconomyA tall passenger tests the legroom in seat 47C on JAL’s older 777. The report covers meals, entertainment and a memorable gesture from the crew.
Tokyo→New York
EconomySeat 48A on JAL’s new A350: a detailed look at the large screen, charging ports and storage, followed by meals and the journey to New York.
Tokyo→New YorkDetails from the reported flights. Seats and service can differ by aircraft and date.
New 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]New York → Tokyo · JL3
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A photo essay from the overnight JFK departure. Detailed views of the new premium economy cabin follow a first class flight on the same aircraft type two days earlier.
Published: Not confirmed · Flown: Mar 2025JAL Premium Economy: A350-1000 New York-Tokyo Review (2025)New York → Tokyo · JL3
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
An aisle-seat trip in 19C with a 16-inch screen. The author discusses the new seat and amenities, the late departure and a view of the Northern Lights en route.
Published: 20 Mar 2025Review: New Japan Airlines Premium Economy on the A350-1000, New York to TokyoNew York → Tokyo
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A round-the-world traveller tries window seat 18K. The review explores the seat's details and responsive entertainment system, including its option to resume a film later.
Published: 23 Mar 2024JAL A350-1000 Premium Economy: New York To TokyoTokyo → 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 B777-300ERLondon → 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 contenderNew York → Tokyo · JL3
New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A late-night departure to Haneda in seat 51C. The author weighs comfortable sleep and good meals against unreliable Wi-Fi and cabin lighting interruptions.
Published: 3 Aug 2025Japan Airlines Economy from New York to Tokyo on the A350 (JL3)Tokyo → New York
Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
A tall passenger tests the legroom in seat 47C on JAL’s older 777. The report covers meals, entertainment and a memorable gesture from the crew.
Published: 20 Feb 2023Economy Class Review on Japan Airlines: Tokyo to New YorkTokyo → New York · JL4
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → New York · John F. Kennedy (JFK)
Seat 48A on JAL’s new A350: a detailed look at the large screen, charging ports and storage, followed by meals and the journey to New York.
Published: 2 Apr 2025Review: Japan Airlines Economy Class on the A350-1000, Tokyo to New York (JL4)