$12,000 First Class on Japan Airlines for $42.20 ✈️ SFO to HND 777-300ER

[@AskSebby]

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[@mclovin6537]

Hi Sebby, if I have points on the chase sapphire reserve, what is the best way to use it for aspirational travel? If I’m flying la to bangkok with stopover in japan. What is the best way to fly business or first?

[@johnmiller998]

SFO lounge was terrible!!!

[@doghut]

The subscriber at 2:25 was my dad! Right after this interaction, he immediately texted me "just met Sebby in the JAL lounge" so I told him to ask you if you were down to take a selfie because meeting the one and only Ask Sebby is a once in a lifetime dream most travelers can only ponder over, but he said he was too shy haha. But in all seriousness, your videos have permanently transformed how we travel for the better. Keep up the good work!

[@AskSebby]

haha, that's awesome!! have him ask for a selfie next time! :)

[@qianglin6245]

@@AskSebby Honestly, didn't know my voice sounded like that.

[@andrewm7352]

Yeah, I skip that lounge. I go to the AA lounge in terminal 1 since it’s behind security and they have showers.

[@gosikh]

I have decided to fly economy and use the additional points to stay for 2-5 days in a hotel. 12 hour in F vs 5 days in a hotel

[@CarlitoSuperLobo]

Excellent breakdown of the menu. An overall view of the first class exp done very well. I would definitely fly this way if I could.

[@sumnerevans]

My man in 1K took the song "drunk on a plane" literally.

[@j0912957585]

Hi dear Sebby, I am the passenger “1K” boarding the same flight with you. The truth is I had an issue with the lounge access (lounge overflow and the receptionist forgot to mention or guide me to the reserved area, I was tired and starving). I did complain to the cabin manager. About an hour after meal service, the attendant come to me and see if I would like to have an additional dish. In the other head, I brought the whole box of treats for the crew to show appreciation. I didn’t see any point that should be blamed or mentioned… please remove the part I were mentioned about unfairly in your video thank you! 😇

[@cdt996]

Flying business on Qatar tomorrow for $111 using points! ✈️🥂 Learned to play the game from AskSebby! ❤🌸

[@AskSebby]

Amazing!!

[@rachelh930]

Congratulations!

[@thanirz]

great video! just in time for my trip, I'll be taking the exact same flight out of sfo in 2 weeks

[@gregoryogunnowo9149]

🌸 Saving this one! Thanks again for all of your lessons!

[@daveclark6324]

Sebby uses points to fly and eats and drinks $8,000 worth of items. 😉 Great video! 👍 🌸

[@dantealiv3777]

More videos like this - was this Amex or Chase points?

[@AskSebby]

Thank you! Used Alaska miles, but you can also use Amex points and transfer to Asia Miles (Oneworld partner). More here on options: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

[@Notourtube]

AA had this Jal first class for 85k point from dfw🌸

[@NamNguyen_CPA]

🌸Thank you again for another travel video. Will be visiting Japan for first time in August in economy with points, but the first class experience looks very tempting. Have some AMEX and AA pts stashed so I may have to splurge.

[@lildarkfairy1]

Thanks for the review on JAL uding points 🌸

[@Dccox3390]

Headed to Doha from Lax 1650 today. Thanks to all of the points and miles guys and girls for these dream of a lifetime trips. ANA The room from ORD to HND and First Class on Japan Air from HND ORD last Dec. Keep up the great work

[@cagenazariah]

Great review, Sebby. You’re making me miss Japan so much. When I flew JAL business, I was the only person in the cabin who asked for the “Whisky of the Day” and the FA left an ENTIRE bottle of Yamazaki to me for the whole flight duration. Greatest flight ever lol and not even first class like y’all!!

[@AskSebby]

* shocked pikachu face * lol

[@patrickdavis7244]

🌸 saving for a trip to Italy with my family. These videos help keep me motivated.

[@utuberwatchin]

That bottled tea is news to me and looks delicious 🌸

[@kylesterling1728]

🌸 excellent, thorough video! I've always wanted to go to Tokyo, specifically to fly Japan airlines. Much love from USA!

[@Bryan001]

🌸it is great video! 2x points for trans Pacific first class is a no brainier option for me. Hope to see u in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 as well!

[@fredwu5965]

I wish they could replace B700-300ER with the latest A350-1K aircraft for the SFOHND route soon.

[@703luis5]

I started watching your videos back in 2019 and got the Amex gold card (in 2019) for this reason I haven’t spent any points saving up for a first class trip for me and my gf. I (23m) don’t have crazy spending but the years are adding up hopefully next year will be our turn to go. Thank for the great video. I have been waiting for you to fly to Japan and make a review🌸🌸🌸

[@LK_EBM]

You should really plan to use your points soon. 4 years is a long time in points and miles. Your points only lose value year after year.

[@OOTB11]

🌸 planning to fly this in a couple of weeks, so thank you for the trailer 🙏🏼

[@mikej1570]

Sebby, The real question is How did you find first class AWARD availability on JAL? I see business class but NEVER first class. What is the trick/secret? 9AM Tokyo time daily seats released? What is the Magic behind snagging 2 of these seats?

[@Chris-vz2kv]

Partnership

[@gymdoc7549]

1K guy is the man!

[@winterfern4881]

Which points did you use to transfer over was it Chase or Amex? I'm trying to learn how to find a good transfer partner redemption for first or business to europe from philly. I usually just book on amex travel with business platinum for the 35% refund. I usually earn 1000$ worth of rewards each month from business purchases but im not dropping 5000$ of points for first class to london or paris. Trying to find better deals.

[@GenkisTravels]

Great video! Can't wait to fly them in First in September (out of LAX)!

[@j.l.cooper70]

Thanks for showing the menu! I love the vegan options!

[@sally3570]

Cherry blossom 🌸 Heading to Paris in July on Delta. Is first class or even premier seating with footrest worth it?

[@AskSebby]

Depends on how you value the experience. Here's Mandy's Delta One review for Europe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6rEhJ9jYteMgK8

[@ascubapro]

Never had considered JAL till now thanks great video like always.🌸

[@LordStevenStone]

Wow this flight looks amazing definitely will consider this when I plan to go to japan

[@tonymnla]

🌸 I would def book this! Thanks for the post and look forward to your next one!

[@ahkeen]

I would 100% do this trip. I am planning to go to HKG end of the year but would be departing from BOS. Probably not much flights for points on that. But what kind of watch is Seb rolling with? Rolex? Tudor? 🌸

[@ericthered1140]

All hail....Sebby. Thanks Brother!!!!

[@Lonnie514]

I am convinced that there is no way to fly JAL first class in 2024. I have loooked at evey airline, including JAL and it is not available

[@LindaMeim-qc9ke]

Hi Sebby - I will be taking this same flight in Oct 2023 but in business class. Any tips and recommendations for that class?

[@lauriesteinhauser8768]

Just did that flight two weeks ago in business. The western meal was a bit underwhelming and the choice of movies pathetic! I have to say I enjoyed everything else and the service was great.

[@dan13408]

🌸 I think I just added this to my aspirational list.

[@Axer128]

How did u book it? direct with ANA points xfered from amex? or thru alaska or other? how far in advance?

[@cgotterba]

Huge fan of this kind of video! 🌸

[@amousgoh1335]

How many points did you have to use, if you dont mind me asking?

[@karenynyc2111]

🌸 Wow!!! We recently flew JAL business from JFK to Narita… loved the experience, treated the whole family as an upgrade! Seeing this video - I need to learn about the points for First class! ✌️⛩️💯🤭

[@ricardo_del_toro]

Flying this on June the 6th. Cannot wait!

[@AskSebby]

Enjoy! :)

[@sawbo2119]

In a couple of days I'm flying JAL F via LAX since it was the only availability for 2, since I'm flying from SEA I was looking for SFO but since the Lounge is nothing amazing it's all good, I get to check out Qantas or whatever Emeralds are allowed in LAX No difference in menus aside from Desserts for Western Menu and a different western set plate.

[@kunaldes]

🌸 I flew business on JL1 and flew home in first on JL2. Unfortunately I was pretty sick with a stomach bug on my flight home, so I didn't really get to enjoy the meal service but I definitely got a lot of use out of the bed. The tickets get you access to the AA Admirals Club in the Harvey Milk terminal, which imo is a lot nicer than the JAL lounge.

[@quinnrivera5075]

Just took this flight last week. Got it for 80k American Airlines miles. Service was incredible. I’d never be able to pay cash for this flight. I’m blue collar. I got business class on the at back for 60k American Airlines points. Waiting for my EVA business class to Taipei right now. Points and miles enable me to do things I’d never be able to do.

[@AskSebby]

EVA J is on my list. Even their Y (economy) is awesome so excited for your trip :)

[@Nursemomi25]

How much miles/points do you need to fly business class with JAL?

[@yunjieangelli7271]

Thanks for a wonderful review! I'm trying to score 2 F seats for next year and wondering what's the best strategy (since they only release 1 in advance). Did you book this close in?

[@wenxusun3226]

Great video as always, big fan of this type of travel/vlog video! btw out of curiosity, how long did it take you to edit this video?

[@AskSebby]

Way too long (hence the lack of other videos this week T_T). Even then, still had to do an all-nighter on Weds to crank through final cuts.

[@wenxusun3226]

@@AskSebby well, as long time fan, all i can say is we appreciate the hard work haha

[@TO-et7xq]

JAL will start bringing airbus 350 for HND to NY route on October 29. I wonder what the first class cabin looks like.

[@ShibaSoftware]

🌸 Sebby, I have a dilemma: I have 154,000 points on an Amex Gold card and newly minted Japanese passport. I want to fly from LAX --> Tokyo 1 way ASAP and live off savings for potentially up to a year. I may also wish to visit Thailand, Singapore, south korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Indonesia. What is the best way to book a flight with AMEX points to Tokyo, while preserving enough points to travel through Southeast Asia for the next year on savings?

[@eddieb9102]

Just amazing ....❤ Sooo Happy for you guys' experience🌸

[@AskSebby]

:)

[@sdesilva9552]

🌸 Great review! I’m flying JAL J SFO-HND-BKK for the first time next year. In your opinion, is it worth trying for a points upgrade to F at the airport?

[@AskSebby]

Depends on the price. I think JL F is a very strong product. A bit older but amazing soft product.

[@scuevas7]

Which card should I get after the Chase Trifecta?

[@kwfown]

Did you make a vid of how you used point to book this? I’m looking to use points for flight to HKG later this year too, hoping to fly business but options are thin… 🌸

[@AskSebby]

Blog post here on how to book: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

[@markzeleznick6184]

@@AskSebby Looked for flights on AA site, but cannot find any close to this price, even with flexible dates

[@TonyS26]

Just flew ANA F from SFO and I wish they had caviar as an a la carte option. Whiskey selections were quite a bit better though....and I didn't get cut off on the Hibiki 17, our head FA was talking to me about my love of whsikey.

[@d05wtt]

Yep, always pick the Asian fare on Asian airlines or any flight going to or coming from Asia. It’s almost always better than the western fare. Side note: it’s spelled bidet but it’s pronounced bi-day.

[@patrickli804]

Any reason you flew JAL over Cathay direct to HKG? I'm originally from HK and flying through TW on EVA this time round!

[@AskSebby]

Cathay availability is a mess right now since everyone is trying to go to HKG.

[@kevindo3365]

As a rookie, do we get to keep the pajamas? Lol whats the best single camera setup for occasional vlog? Thank you seb

[@ericknguyen0617]

Hey Sebby, When you booked this flight, was it last minute award availability? If so, did you have a flight already pre-booked with points or cash just incase you were unable to get this flight in first?

[@FlyinRyan31310]

🌸I can't seem to find a way to book first class on American airlines website with points only business. do i have to do other steps like call?

[@TheStallion234]

Yikes that lounge at SFO was like a waiting room

[@melariemantanona2316]

How many points did you use? Was it hard to find availability?

[@dw4421]

🌸 maybe a tutorial how to book this or ANA thru Virgin Atlantic? I was trying to see how to book this as it looks like 145k Virgin is enough but it looks like I have to call them to do, as well has follow a big of steps

[@dianaw5544]

I'll be taking this route too on JL1! I hope it's easy to upgrade to first from econ with AA pts. Can't wait!

[@user-hd8nb5gp3q]

Splendid!!

[@garnelljohnson1829]

🌸🌸🌸 Thanks Man. As alway love the content 🌸🌸🌸

[@jamalmallen]

Thanks for posting another great video. Your core maximizing credit card points and miles content has been essential for my journey in this hobby. However, I love seeing these redemptions and review vids. I’m trying to book JAL first class DFW to HND/NRT with Asia Miles. However, it appears there’s only 1 seat availability through Cathay Pacific. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to suffer in business class while P2 enjoys the caviar in first class.

[@AdaMD319]

🌸 Enjoyed the review! I may have missed it but how many points and what was the points conversion you did?

[@ArturGrigio]

But in the article you don’t cover “how to find availability”. Is there a guide for that?

[@LK_EBM]

He tells you what points you can use. So use that airline to look for availability

[@kingsamvisuals]

🌸 What are the best transfer partners for flights between Jamaica and the US/Canada

[@johnperkins5450]

🌸 love that the post first class flight meal was McDonald’s! 😂👍🏼

[@dw4421]

💮🌸Grand Hyatt Review when? Awesome review! So much detail on this!

[@dereklee6057]

Hi Sebby, nice video u have! I have also made a booking using AS miles for JL1. Did you managed to get the partner confirmation number on the receipt send to u? I only have it for the second segment ,JL711 but not the first segment.

[@mikosanfp]

🌸🌸🌸 Hey Sebby, you mentioned that JAL 1st class is top-5 in your opinion which begs the question, who/what else is in your top-5? Awesome video as per usual btw!

[@jamessocal8946]

Love how much fun you guys have.

[@kgmkr800]

Cozy video!🌸🌼

[@joshuaericdavis]

🌸 How many points was this trip? I didn’t see you explain it during the video. Or perhaps i just missed it.

[@AskSebby]

Used 85k Alaska miles. Didn't include it in the video since I want it to be evergreen, and points prices can change. Covered in blog post: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

[@nasia21love]

Awesome video. Love the Rolex. Congratulations.

[@KawsarAliX]

Hey Sebby, what’s best way to fly to Southeast Asia? I am fine in premium economy. Looking to book something in 5-6 months using points.

[@EthanPatrick_CreditCards]

🌸 This was actually really enjoyable just to watch you experience. I’m curious, what are your top 5 first class products? You mentioned this was in the top 5.

[@bentencho]

IMO, the ANA F has better service than JAL but sometimes not all the CA speaks English as proficiently. That being said, JAL F service is still top notch. My 5 year old is autistic and is very picky with his food.... so he didn't eat anything on the flight (fortunately I had room to eat his portions). The cabin attendant went out of her way to make onigiri for my son as I mentioned it's one of his staples at home. Then she also packed a bag full of cookies, candies, chocolates, juice, etc... so he will have something to eat if/when he is hungry.

[@Valente_Quintero]

Nice!! So how much total did you spend on drinks?

[@jayr3698]

I flew the same flight in 2019 and loved it. If you get to try the first class lounge in Tokyo, it is amazing

[@jayr3698]

How did you get Diamond Status...the best I could achieve so far is Gold...I agree the PJs and tea are great!

[@juanmeowmix1530]

🌸 That is such a neat video. I likely would opt for more fights in general but would like to just once do 1st class from Austin to London Heathrow. About 10 hours.

[@Ron-qe4ul]

🌸 Now I'm starving after watching this. I'd definitely take that flight. Hopefully you'll make a future video on ANA First

[@digitalangel88]

My dream flight would be ANA’s The Suite! I’m setting up my search for Summer 2024 out of SFO but uncertain if it will return next year. I only have Chase UR so it’s unlikely ANA will have availability for 2 F seats 24 days after their program releases. 🌸

[@luise.valladares8563]

🌸 I went from SJU to Cairo on a business trip. The organization paid for a round-trip ticket with an economy extra seat on American airlines. I requested a first class upgrade which cost me $700 and 50,000 loyalty points. The Miami Heathrow leg of the flight was on a 777-300 ER first class coming in the other flights was a regular business seat. The first class was superb but I would like to know if paying $700 and 50,000 loyalty points was a good deal. Thanks for all the good tips!

[@karlabland7901]

Wonder if passenger in 1K knew there was a food & drink competition taking place 🌸😊

[@danatomalty396]

How much did you eat?

[@Valente_Quintero]

I’d like to add. That 1K is my spirit animal and hope to match it one day 😅

[@tring5323]

🌸 great video!

[@BMCHP]

🌸 Great redemption. Totally awesome mealsssss and drinksssss on JL1 flight 🎉🎉🎉

[@kevinManhattan]

top 10! Lets go sebb!!

[@AskSebby]

🙌

[@DHJakon]

Stupid question, do you get to keep those amenity kits? I was planning to use points for F redemption but covid happened and I ended up using them for other things.

[@LK_EBM]

Yep, you keep the kits!

[@charlesbush9199]

Sebby this sounded awesome! Really wanting to try flying to Japan first class with points summer 2024. I hope that is realistic. Does anyone know the best way to try to do this if you are east coast?

[@AskSebby]

Same concepts, just look at the East Coast pricing: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

[@B1970T]

You guys were eating like you were going to the chair. 😂😂 Lovely vid! 🌸❤️

[@Swordyfiish]

🌸 Great video and blog post! I really want to try ANA The Room but it seems impossible to get 😢

[@theanimecompletionist]

I’m riding this exact product in August on my one way to Haneda from DFW 😊

[@don_chuwish]

Having just recently done SFO-ZRH-MLE in economy and really wanting to go back to the Maldives - that's a route I'd like to upgrade on someday.

[@PrestonMcNair]

🌸 Another great one!