12 HOURS in ANA's The Room: World's Best Business Class

[@Paul_Lucas]

Get Surfshark VPN at surfshark.deals/winginit - Enter promo code WINGINIT for 83% off + THREE EXTRA MONTHS for free! All Nippon Airways - ANA - has arguably the world's best business class: The Room. I put it to the test and, while it wasn't perfect...I was able to draw my own conclusions! Follow me on Twitter: @paul_winginit ¦ twitter.com/paul_winginit Follow me on Instagram: paul_winginit ¦ instagram.com/paul_winginit Merch store: wingin-it.teemill.com/collection/all-products/

[@paoloagatep4564]

Do they allow you to take the sleepers and pajama when you disembark

[@paoloagatep4564]

Have you compared ANA vs. EVA? Planning to trip to Asia in 3 months and taking Business Class.

[@tmix72]

Love ANA. The crews are always smiling and always happy to serve 😄

[@jelmer4247]

Am i the only one who thinks this is far more superior to the big three middle Eastern airlines where everyone is always hyping about? I mean you get a first-class like seat in business class. And the food and service looks absolutely amazing.

[@benjambreeg]

for sure.its just ME careers are better placed geographically so that more people can avail of their services

[@johnnyboy3949]

It looks good but the Q suits with Qatar are something else. I get the idea from this review that ANA aren’t as well polished as the middle eastern airlines, and lounge was poor too with few showers which is never an issue in Doha or Dubai. I haven’t tried ANA business only seen this video, but I would probably still give it to the Q suits and Qatar for the best overall.

[@davidellis4031]

@@benjambreeg My problem is the opposite in that my destination of choice is usually Japan. When the Covid restrictions lift, maybe, just maybe, I might be able to afford this amazing product if I accept a hop from the UK to Germany on Lufthansa. I've done the London-Tokyo flight on ANA in economy in the past, but wanting Business does not stop me from being price conscious!

[@davidellis4031]

@@xr6lad Last time I checked tourists at least from the UK aren't allowed in unless in a guided tour. I'm not spending thousands on following some rando with an umbrella when I could be finding my own way.

[@josephmonti4524]

Emirates has a halo from its first class showers. It's biz class is very outdated 2-3-2 on the 777. It's a little better on the a380. Q suites with Qatar are top stuff.

[@mambokacy]

ANA lounges have been accepting Priority Pass holders since the pandemic- every single yen mattered for the airline for sure. I was there in July this year and my wait time for shower was around 2 hours. The lounge was clearly overcrowded. With travel demand bouncing back and Japan “sort of” reopening on 7th Sept, I wonder whether ANA will keep accepting priority pass holders much longer…? JAL lounge on the other hand was a lot quieter as it is not the Priority Pass lounge.

[@MsSmartmonkeee]

I love your unpretentious take on air travel. You are kind and considerate about your critique,which is wonderful to hear rather than some of the others that are too critical. You made the shower thing seem trivial and didn't make it a big deal. You moved on and that is why I like watching your videos. Looking forward to your next flight! Aloha from Hawai'i!🌺

[@japanesetrainandtravel6168]

Loved your review of ANA as I am a huge fan of Japanese Carriers. It was really sad though to see so many businesses close airside at HND. Japan really needs to hurry up with the re-opening so you can review the Shiki-Shima Train :)

[@spinalcrackerbox]

My guess is the tour group requirement - the big deal breaker for most - will remain into 2023.

[@Bazzickles]

Wasn't expecting so many chill video game song covers in this but appreciated 😂 Great trip report as always!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Well spotted 😃

[@m3andchip5]

Loving the Mario Kart 64 music during Meal 2 footage lol Fantastic video as always; have flown JAL J and it was an impressive product, but it seems ANA has the better of the 2 (shame about the non closing window though!). Just hope the lounge situation on the International side (both airlines) fixes themselves up eventually!

[@RudieObias]

It sounds like Sonic The Hedgehog music to me 😂😂

[@thebeastproductions]

"Mama Mia!"

[@nathanwulf]

"I don't usually drink on long flights, but I think I'll make an exception for this one". 2 WEEKS LATER: "Now, I don't usually drink on long flights, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity on this one." 3 WEEKS LATER: "Wow, this signature cocktail is great!"

[@MrGreatplum]

Another enjoyable review, Paul. This looks like another classy offering. The food looked great too

[@LordAlu]

Love the little bit of Sonic the Hedgehog music before takeoff 😆

[@mr22bishop]

And I think some Mario kart at about 15mins if I'm not mistaken!

[@gotminnam]

You are really now my favourite airlines reviewer. You are honest, not too much drama or too much positif, and clever enough to eat the local country airline cuisine. (And not annoying vegan)

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Love the cabin.Great work

[@Adam-fj9px]

I was literally just thinking of ANA business class and then this gets uploaded🤔spooky 👻

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I have always seen good reviews about ANA and its business class. I think the shower issue will be temporary as others have suggested in the comments. Sadly traveling to Asia is complicated right now so I don't have a reason to go. But ANA, Cathy, and Singapore are the airlines I want to try out! Thanks for the great review. Cheers

[@briangasser973]

The plane looks spotless. The lav is very clean

[@tommyweng6296]

Amazing video! I'm super excited to be flying this route this summer!

[@jonathanmckavanagh7621]

Both your blinds we're down at 17:26👀

[@Paul_Lucas]

Staff reset the system. It then broke again once I put the blind up 😂

[@CyBeRiun]

@@Paul_Lucas perhaps the blind wasn't broken but rather the 'down' button?

[@Paul_Lucas]

@@CyBeRiun that was indeed the problem, although it’s academic really as I couldn’t put it down 😊

[@theglobalpeasant]

Outstanding business class product. Appeared very comfortable with a top notch menu. T3 looks as expected, quite the contrast to T1 or T2.

[@scottyerkes1867]

Nice review in spite of a few problems. Food spectacular. I've always said the foreign flag carriers offer superior service and cuisine. And yes I get turbulence when coffee is served. Thanks Paul😀💚

[@Where1smyCamera]

Love the Granturismo music clips 😊

[@exiletsj2570]

Still 2020 in Japan.

[@JuanWayTrips]

11:45 Definitely the Japanese menu! When in Rome, right?

[@stephensmith3111]

No shower? Well remember the immortal words of Rene Descartes after a particularly strenuous hike through the Ardennes on a hot summer day: "Fetor, ergo sum." (I stink, therefore I am.)

[@bpe9578]

Thank you for your airline review and for your humor. By the way, fish (usually, grilled salmon) is served in a Japanese breakfast. For me, that's better than fried foods so early in the day.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looked very comfortable! Thank you for the video!

[@ismailniyaz5167]

0:11 "A long process, but efficiently run" pretty much sums up my experiences of Japan.

[@peterkelly1406]

Hands down the best airline I have ever flown. I think I have mentioned before about my experience with the hostess sitting beside me and feeding me noodles with my chopsticks , and that was in economy ! I have only flown Sydney to Tokyo , Narita in those days , overnight at airport hotel compliments of ANA then onto JFK . Then return JFK to Sydney with a 3 hour layover in Narita. Amazing service , food and so clean you could eat your dinner from the floor.

[@MrJellybelly6288]

Love the remix of the theme music from Sonic 1 star light zone

[@bradleythomas27]

9:06 Thats the classic Sonic the Hedgehog Star Light Zone music!!! (Somewhat remixed)

[@robtuttle6993]

My very first ride on a 777-300er was Haneda to JFK in Japan Airlines business class about 4 years ago. Very nice trip. Like with your experience on ANA, the food was superb, both in flavour and presentation.

[@RDMUSICTOKYO]

Great video as always! Loved your music choices with Super Mario Land and Mario Kart 64.

[@whatever8282828]

Those are enormous TV's! I assume and hope they're safe enough in case of a crash.

[@pcmacintyre]

I''m considering flying ANA early next year. Whether I get the Western or Japanese meals would probably depend on where the flight originates. I don't see the catering in New York or LA doing as well as those in Tokyo regarding the Japanese options.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Good thinking!

[@rburns4048]

I just flew CGK-NRT-JFK on JAL J - apex suites. It was great! I paid $1800 USD for the one way ticket. Based on your video the JAL lounge looked better and definitely had better food. I did manage a shower on my trip. Your seat looks superior to the Apex but Apex are also great. I slept well and really appreciate the extra feet space being 6'2". Service was great. The big highlight was my NRT-JFK "western" meal which was actually wagyu steak. It is the best steak I have had in the sky and better than many on the ground. I would happily fly JAL again but also want to try the room even more now!

[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

Wow another video already! How time flies

[@yengsabio5315]

That's business class? Wow! Just... wow!

[@bobbank74]

this seat looks amazing, although I am not a big lover of fish, so not sure the Japanese menu would be for me, it would have been interesting to see what the Western menu would have been like. Maybe next time Paul. Great video as always 👍 👌 👏

[@sheilacrosby4894]

Thank you you are getting me through a long day at work

[@Love2Cruise]

$1400 one-way from Singapore to NYC in ANA business class. That's the deal of the year.

[@elcasho]

Wow that food looked epic! For Sake I kinda agree, but try ones that mention fruity flavour

[@simondanson2560]

We have flown ANA business Heathrow to Sydney via Tokyo partly 'The Room! Recognise ANA lounge but less busy for our ten hours there. March 2022. Had a shower no problem 30 minute wait. Staff hanging around I call the bowing police. Constantly reminding me to straighten mask even though covered mouth and nose all times except drinking tea.Japanese excess deaths not all that great despite all this masking. They keep bowing then being fairly rude. I asked one of them to stop bowing as I am old man: I suggested they bow to the mothers with children. Makes old men feel too important. Room was as shown. We were told forcefully to always keep part of it open presumably so they could check on our masks. Problem was it was SO hot. I asked for help but reply 'What are we supposed to do about it?' Used fan brought with us. Our window OK but others same as yours. We dropped a pen under seat and one of staff very helpful finding it for us. On the whole flying is always horrible and this no exception BUT they got us there and back safe! For that ANA thanks. I think it would have been better if we spoke Japanese, they perhaps would have explained their mores better to us. We ate Western food which very average. It took us 20 odd hours out of Tokyo avoiding Ukraine. We were locked up in big room with toilet in Vienna while plane refuelled.

[@rezaalan3991]

Great flight, and also great food.

[@valsquyres]

First time subscriber after watching this video. Great dialog, love the camera work, perfect presentation. Your food choices are mine, no safe choices, I'll always try something different. The "face mist" (snort) 😜😝😂

[@pujols544]

The Mario Kart music was a nice touch

[@TheRareVideosXL]

What a great flight experience. Amazing onboard product. Great video yet again.

[@kepckatherinec805]

I love your videos! But I wish you’d start by including your filming dates, so that viewers don’t have to wonder when the actual events took place. The video info is more meaningful when it’s given timeline context. Thanks!

[@gilnowak2398]

Erm not sure if its just been added but check the description.

[@timweather3847]

It’s in the heading, 16th May 2022.

[@Paul_Lucas]

I always put the flight date in the description text along with other data!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

@@Paul_Lucas You did indeed! Thanks for pointing out. I missed it at first. Great job!

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

I would go for the Japanese Menu because I am full blood Japanese and love Japanese food and thank you for doing a Review On ANA! Arigatōgozaimashita

[@Paul_Lucas]

Cheers! Hopefully I’ll be in Japan once it’s fully reopened 🙏

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

@@Paul_Lucas well when you do Mr Paul can I get a Shout-out please?

[@Papershields001]

I actually spent about 3 hours in the ANA lounge at Haneda last week and it was alright. Very busy tho, and definitely suffering from some post Covid restrictions. Overall Japan is stricter than a lot of the rest of the world, I think if the lounge was functioning at full steam with no restrictions it would be better.

[@Papershields001]

I remember the good old days when I was a kid flying ANA from Washington to Tokyo back when the inflight entertainment was one movie played on flickery VHS tape. We really are spoiled these days, it’s a truly incredible experience flying from New York to Tokyo. Seeing the Atlantic and crossing the pacific all in one day.

[@jaypainespotter]

ANA is my favorite airline and I have been unable to try "the room" business class. They fly 787-8 with regular business class where I am located. I guess I may have to fly to SFO or LAX to try the room for myself. I go with Japanese option and I always get a bowl of Ramen. Great video Paul

[@davidheaven4207]

Thanks Paul. 100% will try this next year👍🏼

[@MatthewMenzies]

I'm surprised they managed to get that window blind fixed inflight.

[@IScreamer]

Great review, Paul, and an incredible fare of 1400 USD for the complete SIN-HND-JFK trip in business class! I have always chosen the Japanese food option when flying JAL and it, too, has been quite amazing. I'd love to try out this ANA business product since the seating seems so much better than JAL's.

[@andywillis2650]

Great video Paul, but i see they fixed the broken blind - 17.21, after you'd woken up.

[@Paul_Lucas]

No, it wasn’t fixed. The blind goes down when the crew turn the aircraft into night mode. The down button remained busted!

[@dospalmascb]

Looks absolutely incredible, but what’s first like ? Thanks for sharing Paul

[@Travelwow7]

Quite an informative video.. Thanks for Sharing 👍

[@andybradley7896]

Love that we get to see you showering 😜

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Great vlog Paul 6hrs for a shower is crazy AnA seems to be concentrating more on domestic atm Japanese menu is a must Was the shade locked by the crew in the open position ?

[@wellster6]

Thank you Paul for a very thoughtful and well presented review of The Room! I’m hoping to use this service myself on a flight to Japan and your review is very useful indeed. Now, if I could just find those incredible deals on price....

[@morgan97475]

Rather disappointing to see what you experienced in that lounge. But your seat looked pretty good & that food looked outstanding. I'm hungry now.

[@markrandall1969]

I think you need to do a comparison trip with JAL.

[@TheRealWai2Fast]

How are you able to score an ANA business class flight at that price? I've been researching for some time now and none of the fares I saw came close! 🤔Please share any tips or tricks you have! Thanks!

[@santoshgujar3796]

Thanks

[@mikegoldbey6186]

Great review. Love watching your content. Was wondering were the pj provided as standard or did you personally ask for them?

[@blossomct]

I ordered one of your tshirts and hope I get it before my Amtrak train trip across America !!! Wish you were going too!! Love your vids tons!!

[@sd11cdusk30]

Lmao 9:09 sanic the hedgeho on music

[@jamesheggie1854]

Hey Paul, absolutely love your videos, keep them coming mate. I was just wondering, were the Japanese inspired meals predominantly sea food, or were there some other options?

[@Philltbag]

Great vlog and seat although I don't think I could handle flying backwards lol

[@encryptededdy]

The window seems to be closed in 17:20, did it get fixed?

[@williamliwandouw8116]

just wondering is it okay to bring the PJ's back home as a 'souvenir' for ourself?

[@ivanc3983]

I wanted to ask, did you keep or did you return those pajamas? I am going to take this route in June and I read that these are free rentals. I'm wondering if I should bring a set of PJs with me or not if these are just being reused. Thanks for the video!

[@Perfectlyhonest22]

I’ve transited through Haneda many times and have never waited for a shower

[@robaviation.7904]

The massive TV in First class is enough to throw Emirates right out of the park!!

[@Davehearne43]

Keep up the amazing work 👏

[@kamanama3671]

We women have a way of taking a sink bath. It’s called something else but I don’t think they let me leave that in this comment

[@Paul_Lucas]

hahaha

[@roberttilton7927]

It's called a tramp wash in Northern Ireland.

[@sheridowsett9929]

I’ve heard it callled a marine shower.

[@darrenwalker3043]

And I thought I had travelled 😄 I've been on more than 200 flights and my favourite was Skytrain to Arizona and Olympic (Greek airline to Johannesburg) both in the early 80s when I was 13yr but I guess you will be to young pal to remember these airlines 👍

[@richardmccarthy9580]

Just to say new subscriber…. Great (honest) video; really enjoyed it

[@jtrancefreak]

Is that the star light zone from sonic 1 I'm hearing?

[@ThePrissy11]

Beautiful seats. I’d go with Western food. Not a big fan of Japanese cold dishes. Great price for Business. I’m wedded to Singapore Air though. Thanks for posting.

[@jsptravels]

I was considering a flight on ANA using my Virgin Atlantic points, but I think the meals may be an issue. I don’t do fish or beef, which seem to be the main options on either the Japanese or International menus (whether sushi, or sea bass). I did look at the special meals .. not one you normally see but the allergy free meal is horse .. (not sure that is selected very often) so I’ll skip that but the vegetarian or vegan options look like a possibility.

[@jeremybiwer8756]

Japanese Airline leaving from Japan yeah go for the Japanese meal. If it was leaving the west coast of America would probably go western as you have no clue how good the catering for the Japanese menu would be outside Japan.

[@watson956]

Gold star - perfect answer!

[@Harmonikdiskorde]

Face mist is popular because airplane air is dry and makes your face feel dry. (My tip: moisturize heavily in the duty free shops before your flight)

[@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092]

i like singapore seats for sleeping might have been no stop singapore amsterdam and the fact it was a night flight

[@russellwatkins6184]

Fantastic Paul. What did they say about the window blind?

[@nancycowell-miller4321]

Overall, I'd say that it seemed like a very enjoyable experience (hiccups aside).

[@ianwyj1]

ANA's Japanese meal options in economy class are already some of the tastiest in the air, imo. So between choosing a Japanese meal vs the International option, the former wins hands down for me.

[@sunnysocute246]

thank youuu

[@tommynguyen2041]

can you show me how to book the room

[@rogerleung1267]

Which countries usually offer the best prices? I understand you use the VPN to do this, however I don’t know where to start to look for cheaper flights. Any advice or pointers?

[@janisbond2797]

Hi, Paul. I enjoy your travels. How often do you get recognized by other people or crews?

[@luisstransport]

Great trip report

[@mottyk8491]

Showers are important, I got lost in LHR trying to get to the gate, I arrived 15 minutes before boarding (layover was 1hr 20 min) - I beged the lounge to let me take one, I swore to them I'll be less then minutes... 10 minutes later I felt like a new person BA club world showers can use an upgrade

[@Paul_Lucas]

Yes those ones are not great! Plus the drains sound like whales burping!

[@rodgerwill1042]

All 777s I have flown on are old and packed. Yes that’s you Air Canada

[@ingunawan]

Hey Paul, do you have a trick on how to know if your window seat will have window or not? I don't think seatguru even has a feature to tell you that? Thanks

[@TM-uy4jg]

Great Review

[@TheRacerRich]

I think the face mist will make more sense if you use it when you wake up.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking good.

[@endoplasmicreticulum8817]

Can you prebook showers ahead of time at the ANA Lounge?

[@Paul_Lucas]

No.

[@steelknight2000]

Too bad this lovely flight terminates at JFK Terminal 7 😁 I took ANA economy NY to SIN in 2019 and found the seats to be quite hard, had quite the case of butt numbness when I landed in Haneda, something to consider

[@phillip6408]

Just had a cup of coffee poured on a TWA 747 flight as we headed out over the desert from Los Angeles to London when we encountered turbulence. Coffee splashed all over me and the side of the aircraft. Sod's law?