This sounds like a great trip, and Tokyo never disappoints. Polaris is a great hard product, and hopefully you get a good crew - when you do it goes from great to fantastic. My next Tokyo trip is an ultra budget flight on Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low cost subsidiary. Definitely not as exciting. Safe travels and thanks for watching ! Shane

@@PlaneShane After Tokyo, we are going to catch another flight, down to Kyushu. (I was hoping for the Bullet train)

@billkallas1762 I’m envious. Kyushu and Okinawa are on my list; I’m obsessed with volcanoes and would love to visit Mount Aso in Kyushu, it’s an active volcano and the caldera is huge - over 100km.

@@PlaneShane I wouldn't mind seeing the active volcano outside of Kagoshima.

@@suepikeenergy Unless you’re in the first row there’s no direct aisle access like business class, so your neighbour in the aisle seat will still need to get up to let you out. Access ease is all relative to a persons size, however the best seats for access and space are the front row bulkhead seats which have loads of room and you can easily get past the aisle passenger without any disruption. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Shane

I sure did, the ANA lounge, the Japanese airlines give access for premium economy which is great. They’re not the best lounges you’ll find, but, for a nice beer and some Japanese Curry (and a shower) they’re perfect. In the evening the shower queue can be huge so make sure you get a ticket when you arrive at the lounge if you need to refresh before your flight. Have a great trip and thanks for watching! Shane

Star alliance status; otherwise it’s a day pass purchase. You will get access to the ANA lounge in Tokyo if you book a codeshare flight on an ANA connection. Unfortunately US airlines are a bit behind the Japanese airlines for this benefit. Safe travels! Shane

Thank you! I really appreciate it :) Shane.

It definitely pays to watch KZbin before you book, :) Thanks for watching and the tip! Shane

Good pickup! We’re typically working around other passengers who have boarded at the same time. In a smaller cabin like PE early boarding is a valued benefit, so it fills really quickly and has a lot of through traffic to economy. Business class has more space and doesn’t fill as fast, with pax sauntering in from the lounge.) There’s typically such a short window of time to get any clean shots That said, I’ll be more mindful of this the next time too! Thanks for watching! Shane

Premium Plus reclines almost as much as domestic First class. Premium economy uses the same seat as economy but gives you a few extra inches for your knees.

Super fast, about 15 mins - the airport operations are efficient. Collecting a rental car though took a lot longer as it was a shuttle bus to collect the 4WD - they would only take the primary driver as there was not enough space for other passengers and luggage in the shuttle, so once I had the car I had to then drive it back (in the middle of a storm) to the airport to collect my partner and our luggage. One of the most amazing places I’ve ever visited - enjoy your trip! Shane

@@PlaneShane 15 minutes including the passport control? wow that's so fast

@@jacobs4985 thankfully there was only a couple of people in front of me at passport control and my bags came through quickly too. I’d imagine the freezing temperatures probably help the baggage handlers move quickly :)

Yes, the cost of one-way tickets can be astronomical! It sounds like you got a good deal! Thankfully I didn’t have to pay cash, I paid with Qantas you points for this flight and it included a business flight on a little a321 from Paris too. Thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you! The inflection of my accent makes this sound even worse. Thanks for watching and for pointing this out! Shane

Hello! It’s a budget airline and that’s a very distance to travel. If you highly value food entertainment and service then fly another airline if that’s affordable for you. Scoot’s attractive points are the price and the space you get in ScootPlus. Everything else is below average. Budget travel has helped me see the world but it comes with very clear omissions that allow the airline to provide ( mostly) cheaper prices. Either way enjoy your travel, (or find ways to) Hopefully some tips from this video will help! Thanks for watching! Shane

@@Kai-NikolausSchmitt Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching! Shane.

Good Morning from Singapore Kai! Sorry for the late reply. I remember the BA 744’s flying into Sydney. I would plane watch with a coffee and donut underneath the Sydney Control tower. The 744’s all have a special place in my heart, my first flight was on an Air NZ 747 and I remember being amazed watching the wing flex (almost flapping) as we taxied down the runway. Air Pacific (Now Fiji Airways) had economy upstairs and I thought I was so fancy flying at the top of the bubble too. Frankfurt and Lufthansa would give you some really good reminders of those beautiful planes! Thanks for watching. Shane

@@Major_Watts Thankfully I’ve never really had an issue bringing my own food on to a flight and travelling with fussy eating kids, at times it’s almost a necessity. The seat next to us had some takeaway food from the terminal too. Was this on Scoot ?

Oh wow.. yeah literally every scoot flight I’ve been on. I’m flying again tomorrow so will let you know!

@@dondychristianto783 not typically in summer but you’ll find it in the North of Finland on the ground until May.

@@PlaneShane wow. i am tropical boy from bali. i want snow

@@overpar9878 exploring travel on KZbin has always been one of my favourite things to do on a Saturday morning; unwinding with a cup of coffee.. Sounds like you got a great deal, enjoy Thailand and thanks for watching. Shane

Great question ! If it was me, probably SQ economy - if you have status the points accrual to requalify is always a consideration. If you are an SQ gold member and can get access to the lounge for free it’s a great perk. But if your main interest is just space and sleeping, Scoot Plus would be a serious consideration - as a status member you’ve probably gotten used to the renowned SQ service and Scoot is a definite downgrade in that department. Thanks for watching and for the question! Shane

@@PlaneShane 👍 especially if your PPS. Even in flying in the back of the plane at SQ, you get almost first class soft service compared to many other airlines around the world. But if red eye, scoot plus would provide slightly better seating

@@jamesmoninger1982 hehe thanks and I hear you on that - it’s not my usual choice, but I’d had beef for lunch coming into Singapore from Hong Kong, so went for the the most popular order to try it out. And I wasn’t disappointed. What did you order?

@@PlaneShane I don't really fly to Asia anymore, but I remember they had 20+ things on their menu. That was before COVID, so I don't know if they still have that much to choose from. I used to change it up a lot. I found the lobster thermidor good, but not great.

@@jamesmoninger1982 That sounds like some great experiences! I’d love to try some more options, that’s for sure. There’s nothing better than being blown away by good food, especially in the sky. Thanks for watching .. and for making me hungry! Shane

The bulkhead is a great option - my only issue for bulkhead on any aircraft is they typically have pullout screens that tuck into the armrest. These are often smaller and or/ slightly offset so you have to watch movies on an angle. Bulkhead is always the best though for space, legroom and easy exit to get to the bathroom without disturbing your neighbour and always the best option for wriggly kids. Thanks for watching and enjoy your flight ! Shane

Very fortunately, no! Only on special occasions though. However, this is my first time in Singapore First on the 777 product. What I didn’t post was my flight prior in Singapore Suites. I’ve flown First on United and American however my most memorable was flying Thai in their prime, it was upstairs on the iconic 747 headed to Paris from Sydney, we connected in Bangkok to a shiny new A380 - zipped through the airport on buggy to the spa for a massage. Yes it was a little unsafe changing into slippers early, but I value comfort. I always change into the pyjamas before I start watching a movie and before the dinner service for that exact reason, the dinner service in First is an event and can last for hours depending on the airline, and how fast you eat. Life is short, time to plan the next one I think. Thank you for watching! Shane

@@PlaneShane fair enough. I guess when you gotta flim everything, dinner service will drag. I fly enough that I rather eat just what I want and skip out on the desert and go to bed. SQ is legit

@@andersmalmsten7266 Trying to get good food, wine, service, ambiance and location is what it’s all about. I can see why people love it. I’m looking forward to visiting again. Thanks for watching! Shane

Firstly, thank you - I truly appreciate you watching and taking the time to respond. I’m still learning the ropes of KZbin so the comments and feedback like yours help immensely. I will definitely try the sauna next time, although I’d love to have seen the old one now. Looking forward to having you along on more adventures, thanks again for watching! Shane

@@kaffir76 I should change it to WET route at the moment with the rain and flooding . Thanks for watching! Shane

@@greynomadadventuresgna3648 Hey there! I think it was March so you may be in for a treat. The snow cover is typically thickest in the southern and central parts of Finland during March, and in northern Finland its thickest in April if you’re venturing further afield than Helsinki. I hope you have a phenomenal trip and thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you! Their first class products really do deserve world’s best. This was my first time using a DJI pocket 3 along with my iPhone - and in huge rookie error I really should have had more practice using it before I hopped on a flight like this. I had so much wasted footage because it wasn’t framed properly, and I generally wasn’t used to the functions. But, somehow I managed to get a reasonable video out of it. Thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it and so appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching! Shane.

@@davidhickman262 that definitely sounds like the right way to do it. The start of a holiday is the best time to indulge, it’s the fastest way to unwind and enjoy the rest of it. Thanks for watching! Shane.

Thanks Shane, I have only just discovered you, so will be looking forward to watch all your previous trips.

@davidhickman262 nice to have you along for the ride! Thank you! Shane

@@michaelgask you’re welcome! London was really turning it on that morning, I could have happily done a couple more turns! Thanks for watching, Shane.

Hello! Unfortunately Premium Economy on just about every airline will have restrictive access to the aisle for the window passenger if they are not in a bulkhead, the aisle passenger will still need to vacate their seat for you to comfortably pass. Premium economy with direct aisle access would be a dream though. I also love my space, and often find the last row of premium economy can be beneficial because you can leave your seat in the reclined position during meal services so you maximise your ability to manoeuvre if you want to beat the post meal bathroom rush. Best of luck picking though; and if access is super important, the bulkhead seats on any ANA aircraft are definitely your best choice. Thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you! When it comes to seat padding and airplanes, typically they’re all pretty average; even in premium cabins like this. It’s deliberate because the weight adds to fuel burn and the accountants just don’t like it. My thoughts on this product though, which may help in some way, is that in premium plus on the wide body international routes you do get an extra checked bag for free, which gives you some extra flexibility to shuffle your belongings around and take a full size pillow or back support cushion to help better position yourself during the flight (without having to leave half of your clothes at home). On this aircraft, the groupings of 2 seats are also less disruptive for you on a long haul flight than a row of 3, where you’d have to work around an extra stranger needing to use bathroom etc. So when you do find a comfortable position, especially for sleep, you can stay that way for longer. Another consideration for me, is that my better half likes the aisle seat on long haul to stretch frequently and I need the window seat for filming, so rows of 2 are really valuable to us personally. Being able to move and reposition more readily and still get the benefit of access to the window to see where your journey has taken you is definitely a plus in my mind. Best of luck in your decision making! And thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback! Thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you! It’s slightly more at 6 inches, rather than the 4 inches that you get in United economy on the 789-10, I know it doesn’t sound like much but it’s noticeable and that bit extra was great angle for comfortably watching movies and a little better for nodding off to sleep - a glass of wine or two definitely helped with that last part! Thanks for watching! Shane

Thank you! I appreciate it! And nice to hear from you again. 30 inches for a full service carrier in Business Class is really poor. And at 6’3 you’d probably be giving the person in front a free back massage with your knees, you’d definitely need the bulkhead row. I would be livid if I paid all that money and ended up with someone elbowing me all the way. I’m on a Philippine Airlines A321 next week, will really interesting to see how generous they are. And thank you again! Shane

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, flying was never an option when I was growing up, so I always feel very privileged when I get to fly to incredible places. Thanks for watching and nice to see you back! Shane.

You have great knowledge, thank you for sharing this with us! I also particularly like the population of the cities on the flight map. A good flight map helps me discover new places to visit. I try to work out what city I’m looking at out the window. Did you enjoy your time in Guangzhou?

@@PlaneShane it was very good in Guangzhou.

I must visit this year. Thanks for watching! Shane.

Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback and support! It will be interesting to see how the product evolves, Finnair are now flying further than ever and sleep quality is definitely something they can’t afford to get wrong. Thanks for watching, Shane

For me the biggest advantage of this seat is the wide bed you get. The weak point is the mattress topper, which is too thin and moves around, but shouldn’t be too hard to fix either.

I agree, it’s incredibly spacious and I probably utilised all of the space I had during the flight, so it was money well spent. Thanks for your comments, and for watching! Shane

@@Tuukkohakee He literally said all that in the video bro!

That’s interesting, I’ve only flown it a couple of times, but what was your experience?

How has it not gone well? Finnair made a profit last year even in their tough situation, their load factors are okay and they are able to have a modern, fairly competitive seat which weighs much less than a traditional seat. Of course it won’t be everyones cup of tea, but for Finnair it doesn’t feel like it has gone badly at all.

Thank you and thanks for watching, I appreciate the feedback! It certainly is a controversial product, what was your experience? I’m currently looking at another flight and am happy to take a closer look the next time I review it. Shane

That’s a good trip! Everything is quality, even the tableware is distinctive, it’s a Finnish brand that they’ve worked with to match the aesthetic of the Airlounge. I love that it looks and feels different to every other Business Class. Thanks for watching, and enjoy your flights! Shane.

@@PlaneShane Thanks Shane..

Firstly, thank you and welcome! Your kind words mean so much more than you realise. Trying to work out how to film, create, present, edit and KZbin is all new and it’s a lot harder than I ever imagined. Thankfully though, I’m happiest sitting in a window seat above the clouds, and I love sharing that. So again, thank you. Finnair is a quality consideration and if you’re looking for reward flights there’s some really good Finnair availability out of Asia right now with Qantas. I’ve been looking at flights myself so I can explore further. Good luck with your trip, come back and let us know how it went! Shane

The A350 is a beautiful Aircraft to have this product on. It feels like the Airlounge is perfectly made for it. Widebodies on short haul routes are always my favourite to fly, and my long legs agree! Thanks for watching and sharing your expertise! Shane

Thank you! I appreciate you watching, I wish the Blueberry Juice was available here in Singapore ! Shane

appreciate your feedback! Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching.