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Japan Airlines · Boeing 777-300ER

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 Tokyo
Japan Airlines · Boeing 787-9

London → 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 Dreamliner
Japan Airlines · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 economy
Japan Airlines · Boeing 777

Tokyo → 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 economy
Japan Airlines · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 economy
Japan Airlines · Airbus A350-1000

Tokyo → 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 before
Japan Airlines · Boeing 787-9

Doha → 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