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13 original English reviews · 2008–2026

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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
Japan Airlines · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 B777-300ER
ANA · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 Review
ANA · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 Class
ANA · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 Class
Japan Airlines · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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)
Japan Airlines · Boeing 787-8

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 contender
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
ANA · Boeing 777-300ER

London → 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 redemption
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 777-300ER

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