FirstReview: NEW ANA 777 “The Suite” First Class
Eight First seats in a 1-2-1 layout. The author highlights the movable divider between centre seats, relevant to passengers choosing seats together.
London→TokyoBoeing 777-300ER / Boeing 787-8 / Boeing 787-9 & more
13 original English reviews · 2008–2026
FirstEight First seats in a 1-2-1 layout. The author highlights the movable divider between centre seats, relevant to passengers choosing seats together.
London→Tokyo
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 return to Japan in a rear-facing THE Room seat. The review explains the enclosed layout and follows the overnight flight during September 2020.
London→Tokyo
BusinessAn overnight flight with detailed photographs of THE Room. The author examines the two-part privacy door and useful small-item storage, while noting the lack of room for bulky objects.
London→Tokyo
BusinessSeat 11A on an overnight flight from London. The writer describes nearly eight hours of sleep and how the bedding and footwell worked in practice.
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
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
FirstA London departure in ANA’s new first-class suite. The review balances generous space and attentive service against a firm bed and distracting light from the screens.
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 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→TokyoReports for this direction of travel, across the city's airports where applicable. Check each article's departure and arrival airport when comparing journeys.
Details from the reported flights. Seats and service can differ by aircraft and date.
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 ClassLondon → 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
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A return to Japan in a rear-facing THE Room seat. The review explains the enclosed layout and follows the overnight flight during September 2020.
Published: 3 Mar 2021 · Flown: Sept 2020ANA "The Room" Business Class ReviewLondon → Tokyo · NH212
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
An overnight flight with detailed photographs of THE Room. The author examines the two-part privacy door and useful small-item storage, while noting the lack of room for bulky objects.
Published: 12 Jan 2024Review: ANA Boeing 777 'The Room' Business ClassLondon → Tokyo
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
Seat 11A on an overnight flight from London. The writer describes nearly eight hours of sleep and how the bedding and footwell worked in practice.
Published: 3 Dec 2021Review: ANA 777-300ER "The Room" Business ClassLondon → 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 contenderLondon → 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
London · Heathrow (LHR) → Tokyo · Haneda (HND)
A London departure in ANA’s new first-class suite. The review balances generous space and attentive service against a firm bed and distracting light from the screens.
Published: 2 Feb 2020ANA First Class “The Suite” B777-300ER Review - the best Virgin miles redemptionLondon → 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 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 economy