BusinessJapan Airlines B777 Business Class London to Tokyo
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.
London→TokyoAirbus A350-1000 / Boeing 787-9 / Boeing 777-300ER & more
43 original English reviews
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→Tokyo
EconomyA detailed 787 journey from London, covering the spacious economy layout, Japanese meal choices and entertainment, with extensive aircraft and cabin photographs.
London→Tokyo
Premium economyAn early review of Sky Premium in 2013, with hands-on detail about its sliding seat, sturdy table and privacy divider during a London–Narita flight.
London→Tokyo
Premium economyA 2009 report from seat 20D, documenting JAL’s earlier shell-style premium economy. The author tests the table and footrest and describes the meals and lounge visit.
Tokyo→London
Premium economyA launch-era account of JAL’s first premium-economy product, published in 2008. It follows the Heathrow departure, shell seat, overnight rest and arrival in Narita.
London→Tokyo
Premium economyA Haneda–Los Angeles flight examining the fixed-shell seat, privacy panels, leg support and the effect of the recline on personal space.
Tokyo→Los Angeles
BusinessThe Doha–Haneda flight uses SKY SUITE III rather than Apex Suites. The account compares cabin space, bedding and Japanese meals on a lightly loaded flight.
Doha→TokyoDetails from the reported flights. Seats and service can differ by aircraft and date.
London → 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 TokyoLondon → Tokyo
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A detailed 787 journey from London, covering the spacious economy layout, Japanese meal choices and entertainment, with extensive aircraft and cabin photographs.
Published: 4 Apr 2026Long Haul with Japan Airlines: London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda on a Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerLondon → Tokyo · JL402
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Narita (NRT)
An early review of Sky Premium in 2013, with hands-on detail about its sliding seat, sturdy table and privacy divider during a London–Narita flight.
Published: 19 Feb 2013Flight review: Japan Airlines B777-300ER premium economyTokyo → London · JL403
Tokyo · Narita (NRT) → London · Heathrow (LHR)
A 2009 report from seat 20D, documenting JAL’s earlier shell-style premium economy. The author tests the table and footrest and describes the meals and lounge visit.
Published: 27 Nov 2009Flight review: Japan Airlines B777-300 Premium economyLondon → Tokyo · JL402
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Narita (NRT)
A launch-era account of JAL’s first premium-economy product, published in 2008. It follows the Heathrow departure, shell seat, overnight rest and arrival in Narita.
Published: 27 Jan 2008Flight review: Japan Airlines B777-300ER premium economyTokyo → Los Angeles · JL16
Tokyo · Haneda (HND) → Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX)
A Haneda–Los Angeles flight examining the fixed-shell seat, privacy panels, leg support and the effect of the recline on personal space.
Published: Not confirmed · Flown: Jun 2026JAL A350-1000 premium economy: S’not like anything you’ve seen beforeDoha → Tokyo · JL50
Doha · Hamad International (DOH) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
The Doha–Haneda flight uses SKY SUITE III rather than Apex Suites. The account compares cabin space, bedding and Japanese meals on a lightly loaded flight.
Published: 2 May 2026FLIGHT REVIEW: Japan Airlines Business Class – Part 1: Comparing JAL vs ANA