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17 original English reviews · 2018–2026

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Japan Airlines · Airbus A350-1000

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)
Etihad Airways · Airbus A380-800

Abu Dhabi → London

Abu Dhabi · Zayed International (AUH) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

Etihad’s First Apartment on an afternoon flight to London.

Published: 4 Jan 2024 · Flown: Dec 2023Review: Etihad First Class Airbus A380 (AUH-LHR)
Lufthansa · Boeing 747-8

Miami → Frankfurt

Miami · Miami International (MIA) → Frankfurt · Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

A first-class Atlantic crossing aboard the Boeing 747-8.

Published: 18 Oct 2021 · Flown: Oct 2021Review: Lufthansa First Class Boeing 747-8
ANA · Boeing 777-300ER

Chicago → Tokyo

Chicago · O’Hare (ORD) → Tokyo · Narita (NRT)

ANA’s previous-generation first class, departing Chicago for Tokyo Narita.

Published: 26 Jul 2019 · Flown: May 2019Review: ANA First Class 777-300ER Chicago To Tokyo
Emirates · Boeing 777-300ER

Geneva → Dubai

Geneva · Geneva Airport (GVA) → Dubai · Dubai International (DXB)

A detailed look inside Emirates’ enclosed 777 first-class suite.

Published: 31 Oct 2018 · Flown: Sept 2018Review: Emirates New 777-300ER First Class Suite
Emirates · Airbus A380-800

Los Angeles → Dubai

Los Angeles · Los Angeles International (LAX) → Dubai · Dubai International (DXB)

A long journey from Los Angeles in Emirates A380 first class.

Published: 15 Jul 2018 · Flown: Jun 2018Emirates First Class A380 Review
Singapore Airlines · Boeing 777-300ER

San Francisco → Hong Kong · SQ1

San Francisco · San Francisco International (SFO) → Hong Kong · Hong Kong International (HKG)

The report follows two sectors, San Francisco–Hong Kong and Hong Kong–Singapore. It covers the 777 first-class bed and the different meal services on the two flights.

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Published: 13 Feb 2019Review: Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class
British Airways · Boeing 777-200

London → Boston · BA239

London · Heathrow (LHR) → Boston · Logan International (BOS)

A fourteen-seat First cabin on the 777-200, before the door-equipped product. The review documents the refreshed service and the older seat design separately.

Published: 24 Aug 2019 · Flown: Aug 2019Review: British Airways 777 First Class
British Airways · Boeing 777-300ER

New York → London · BA188

New York · Newark Liberty International (EWR) → London · Heathrow (LHR)

First with privacy doors on an overnight Newark departure. This is the newer 777 product, useful for comparison with the earlier London–Boston review.

Published: 16 Mar 2023 · Flown: Feb 2023Review: New British Airways First Class 777 (EWR-LHR)
ANA · Boeing 777-300ER

London → Tokyo

London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)

Eight First seats in a 1-2-1 layout. The author highlights the movable divider between centre seats, relevant to passengers choosing seats together.

Published: 22 Jan 2020 · Flown: Jan 2020Review: NEW ANA 777 “The Suite” First Class