I tried Japan Airlines' INCREDIBLE First Class! (Ultimate Luxury?)

[@Paul_Lucas]

Secure your privacy with @Surfshark ! Enter coupon code WINGINIT for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/winginit Ever since I started collecting Avios back in 2014 I have *always* wanted to try Japan Airlines (JAL) - in their iconic first class! And, in today's video, I finally get the chance to jet over 6,000 miles in it. What a privilege - and the food was just spectacular! I hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I loved making it. Follow me on Twitter: @paul_winginit ¦ twitter.com/paul_winginit Follow me on Instagram/Threads: paul_winginit ¦ instagram.com/paul_winginit Merch store: wingin-it.teemill.com/collection/all-products/

[@ServiusTheBear]

See the kits. I personally wouldnt use them then I always have access to my own Bulldog stuff.

[@robertphelan1657]

That was a DFW to Tokyo flight and not a Dallas to Tokyo flight. Fort Worth is the better half of the DFW Metroplex.

[@GreenerGrass]

Hope to try this service sometime. Thanks for sharing your INCREDIBLE experience, Paul!!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Jeb, I’m surprised you haven’t done this yet! Hopefully you can try the new cabins on the A350 soon 🤩

[@Calebs_Aviation]

@@Paul_LucasI hope to one day fly their A350-1000 in First Class on JAL 🇯🇵 😊

[@stuartlauderdale8382]

Had a little chuckle to myself whilst Paul was raving about the quality of Japanese food I was tucking into a chippy tea of battered sausage and chips washed down with a bottle of Sarsaparilla 😎

[@Paul_Lucas]

Nothing wrong with that 🤩

[@acbetka]

I am from the US and everything you just said sounds so wonderfully British!

[@fecardona]

😂😂😂

[@Collected1]

I've flown JAL economy four times and each time has been exceptional.

[@JW-mx3qg]

I agree with you regarding genuine kindness and service, that it would identify the great airlines from the others.

[@peterkelly1406]

I love your work. Japanese airlines in general are a step above the rest .... I really do remember best my flights on airlines ANA and Japan Airlines ... They are just so differently better .... Its hard to explain. I think it is all in the "attitude" ..... Theirs is one of pride in the job

[@Paul_Lucas]

ANA is also a wonderful airline - although I haven't had the privilege of their first class just yet. Hopefully one day!

[@TL....]

11:50 i'm surprised they weren't serving japanese wagyu in first class either way, great video

[@jakesonaplane_]

I've done this seat twice now (ORD-HND, HND-DFW) and despite it's age it is still fantastic. Super comfortable and incredible service. Great video Paul!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

16:00 Thanks to Emirates' A380 (and A380 in general) everyone compares Boeing's aircraft bathrooms and seats to Airbus and EVERYONE COMES UP LACKING. Emirates bathrooms are AMAZING in First Class. Their lounge in Dubai is fantastic. Hoping my ANA lounge experience will be just as good - or better.

[@MattNav]

I was lucky enough to fly on this product back in 2022 from HND to LHR and boy was it a fantastic experience. Great crews, phenomenal seat and delicious food. Fun fact I actually booked my ticket for just 100K Avios + £340 which included not only this First Class flight on JAL but also a business class ticket with them from LAX to Tokyo HND as well as American Airlines economy from TLV to MIA to DEN (in other words I booked a BA Multi Carrier Award)

[@LynneFarr]

I flew first Class JAL a long time ago (1989), DFW to Narita. It was just as spectacular then! Great video!

[@ErieCSXguy]

4:54 “Erm actually, there are 147 ECONOMY seats” 🤓

[@LH747-KAITAK]

Really look forward to Paul’s video’s. Just wish they were more often… Top job Paul 👍🏻

[@Philmaster07]

flying with JAL in 787 Business Class to Narita from FRA next week. so excited :D

[@JuliaHarrisx]

You Sir are living my dream. Not just going to Japan but going first class. One day maybe. Absolutely loved this video.

[@johnp6987]

That was a cracking price even with using Avios. I intend to fly JAL from LHR to HND in business class at some point in the future over BA and as a you showed Paul, the service on board is excellent 👍

[@Calebs_Aviation]

What an EXCELLENT video Paul! I hope to fly JAL 🇯🇵 someday in their legendary B777 First Class someday if I can afford it! 😂 Cheers 🥂 mate! -Caleb’s Aviation 😊 Also I remember the last time you flew a Japanese carrier (ANA) and tried sake then and we know how that went! 🤪 🍶

[@briandemodulated]

Thank you for speeding up the takeoff and landing footage. I would always skip through those. I appreciate the tigher editing.

[@royalfatk1dd]

4:57 is that a mistake? 147 economy seats right?

[@mottyk8491]

I guess I am not the only one to catch that one

[@kevinbrown4091]

Good morning Paul. Great video, I would love to see you do a video in Business class on Japan Airlines Sydney to Japan or reverse. I've flown Business class on Singapore Airlines Sydney to Singapore and return recently and was most impressed by the service on the A380.

[@GLAFly]

Brilliant video (as always) Paul - and looked like a fantastic experience. Was quite surprised you weren't escorted to your seat in First Class though - would have thought that would be a given for JAL! One on my bucket list as well.

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thank you for this vlog. Fly and stay healthy. Cheers. ✈️

[@satosato271]

I recommend you to take A350-1000 for NYC or DFW possibly for LHR in the near future.

[@ryanridder4576]

Japan Airlines seems to have a really great product and that’s great that they are fast at boarding a plane!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! I have heard JAL is very good. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@ChaitenPancholi]

Thank you so much for sharing your flight video. Really appreciate 🙏 and enjoyed.

[@coach_sherif]

Beautiful edit and interesting commentary as always.

[@guyshaw]

Your slippers appear to be on the wrong feet 😂 9:34

[@panoshountis1516]

A spectacular experience. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@donseclad]

Absolutely love the channel

[@scottyerkes1867]

Exciting video!! First class is superb! Thanks Paul 💚👌

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I think most people are scared of Japanese food, but once you try it, you really get the taste for it. Especially all the types of fish and/or sushi. Amazing flavours 🍣 🤤

[@Paul_Lucas]

100% and it works so well at altitude as well - all salt and umami flavours 🤩

[@mrpeel3239]

Great to see your channel continue to soar high! Ps nice touch gold stamping your initials on your passport-holder cover.

[@nezbrun872]

I do like JAL F, I've enjoyed four longhaul F flights already this year! Kokuto de Lequio: they do a fantastic Espresso Martini with it in the Salon section of the JAL F lounge in Haneda. Other highlights in all JAL lounges is the Japanese curry, and, in F lounges at NRT and HND, the on demand sushi. FWIW, the firm/soft option on the mattress is merely which way up it goes. One side's hard, and the other's soft. The onboard loo... don't be shy is all I'll say, Japanese loos are life changing! My only caveat is that you should make sure you're aware of where the stop button is before activating (it's not clear once you're sat down), although there is a timeout after a couple of minutes... don't ask me how I know this!!!

[@trotva]

Wow. Looks like a great flight Mr. Lucas. I cannot imagine eating that much on a flight. I am not as adventurous as you on food either. I saw an ala carte menu, which is probably best for me. I could try something new and not overstuff myself. Thank you for the great video. Safe travels.....

[@VanessaMorris]

when you put your slippers on was you drunk as i am pretty sure they look like there on the wrong feet, but i found the crew so friendly and simply amazing on the few flights i have taken with JAL

[@robavia-firstclassforfree]

Great video, Paul, as always. Good to see an airline still providing a full first class product. Also great to show, once again, you don't necessarily need a fortune to get a first class seat.

[@flyingdentist]

JAL is one step ahead compared to other airlines,lovely report

[@nezyesfandiari1]

The new Capital One lounge in DFW terminal D, it is very nice.

[@prathamkanodia8926]

Really nicely shot and beautifully presented flight review. Would be a good way to go for my first Japan airlines flight. Thanks for the heads up for my trip with them 😃🙌

[@pointerprideaviationandtra4751]

I hope to fly Zipair to Tokyo in September around my birthday to go international for the very first time.

[@egpx]

Nice one Paul, it looked well worth clearing your Avios account for.

[@liamgell]

JAL will forever be my favourite airline ❤

[@cameronkeever4742]

Wow! Were you there on Thursday 25 April? I was in the Capital one lounge on that day! I wondered what American's lounge looked like since it was right across.. What a coincidence to see your video today!

[@bryancompton8150]

Now you need to do it again on their A350-1000. They started flying DFW-HND on April 17th. I was lucky to fly the new business class product on the A350 last week and it was incredible. Can't imagine what the new 1st class product is like after watching this video.

[@jimbo6059]

They currently fly it on the new york route, I have seen a vid and it is very impressive.

[@stephen_l1474]

And the opposite is true for you, you need to do try their old 777-300ER’s apex suite, the old business class have a much wider (65cm) bed than their new business class (56cm, according to JAL’s own website), I tried it also on the JFK-HND route 2 years ago and it almost feel like sleeping in my own bed at home because you can actually flip around however you want, the privacy in the window seat is also unparalleled, you literally CANNOT see anyone unless you open the partition up, you truly have a little cabin to yourself.

[@Immi_croissant]

The quality of the food! The presentation! Hopefully going to Japan for first time April next year! Wonderful video! And, actually, as a once in a lifetime or similar treat, the Avios cost isn't that bad, compared to cash.

[@genethefing4965]

Looks fantastic Paul👍I need to try that Japanese Liquor👍🤣

[@gerrib1633]

Excited to be here as always! ❤

[@gerrib1633]

One day I’ll run into you on my travels, I will say hi

[@Paul_Lucas]

@@gerrib1633I’d be delighted! I do often bump into subscribers when I’m out on my travels!

[@neotek8582]

I’m flying to NRT next week for business. Ever since Toyota moved their USA HQ to Plano (North suburb of Dallas), DFW has at least 3-4 non-stop flights to HND and NRT (all thanks to AA and JAL).

[@MrGreatplum]

Looks like an amazing flight and the food looks genuinely amazing! Did you find the liqueur back here in the uk?

[@nmpls]

Kokuto de Lequio is really good, and I'd love to find that outside of japan. I had it at a fantastic bar in Hiroshima. Kokuto is actually the name of the type of sugar used. Its from Okinawa, which makes some liquors I really like. They make a pretty great rum (cor cor green label) and great gin (Masahiro).

[@debramage739]

Great flight, food and sleep.😊

[@rezaalan3991]

Great flight

[@simonbaker6962]

I flew with Jal many years ago and it was superb.

[@kk-transport]

Great vlog and continue reviewing. Love from UK 🙏🏻

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thank you! 😊

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video Paul!!

[@piknick111]

I would love to visit japan one day 🇯🇵 🇺🇸

[@kazzicup]

I would enjoy a Dallas Tokyo flight. 🍷🥘🥘🤎

[@christinawynne26]

Great vlog! Did you find more Kokuto de Lequio when you got to Tokyo?

[@jorge7871]

As always Paul, awesome video..Thanks👍

[@jimmyjames6492]

Thanks for the info + video!

[@bierstick]

The foyer seating is to meet with minions who are forbidden entrance.

[@boatlover1875]

They are configured with far fewer seats in order to make a 14 hour flight due to weight.

[@Jackal776]

I always make an attempt to use everything in the amenity kit while in-flight!

[@judemayes77-travel80]

I had my flight to Tokyo with BA cancelled earlier this year (Due to a certain incident at Haneda). I was very excited when they re-booked me on to a JAL flight (even though I was in economy). The food, service, seat and legroom were exceptional! Would 100% fly them again.

[@jimhankinson4428]

Great video Paul - that's something I'd really love to do. I flew JAL last year in Premium Economy from Haneda to Singapore and thought they were pretty good; obviously your experience was orders of magnitude better. Some day maybe - that redemption was pretty sweet.

[@davidp1288]

Great video as always Paul. Really love the way you present your content. This is a great product but unfortunately I watched this video after Paul Stewarts flight on the new JAL A350 first class and whilst the service was still of an excellent standard, the A350, being a newer aircraft, just seems to be a much nicer place to be.

[@blossomct]

WOW looks like a airline I need to try!!

[@coloradocolorado1527]

Simply spectacular.

[@aussiej2973]

good to see your in first class, most of the reviewers only go in first and won't go economy, especially the nonstop ones !

[@christinehodge3608]

Beautiful sky views, toilet looked nice and clean,

[@geanderson9203]

Each state regulates how much and how taxes are applied after the US tax. You will find low taxes on alcohol in states that produce it. Texas is not one of them and taxes commodities and housing heavily because they do not have income taxes.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thanks for the explainer!

[@mLi75]

Sometimes there are lines at reception

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Wonderful video mate

[@jaumesolermery7608]

First class flights, you can end up getting stuffed or drunk with so many complimentary drinks and my question is the following: doesn't alcohol at high altitudes make you more drunk? Then I think that if you can choose complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, well, if I were to take a 12-hour plane trip I would go in First Class since I'm 1.92 cm tall and I think that I wouldn't be able to fit in economy class because of my legs. Finally, I love your videos, they are very entertaining and educational at the same time for people who don't travel much by plane.

[@Calebs_Aviation]

True! The effects and often unwanted consequences of alcohol consumption at altitudes have a higher impact on your body and overall health as well. Alcohol at altitude is 20% stronger than on the ground so if your BAC is 0.07 on the ground in the air it’ll be 0.014

[@mLi75]

Thanks for this video Paul, I'm now more confused than ever... I'm planning a trip to Japan next year. Your thoughts on ANA or JAL? What route via the US or the UK? Thanks

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Love a first class moment! 👏🏽

[@allandamian2059]

Kid in a candy store!😀 ... I would be, too if I were flying JAL!

[@robyoungquist5803]

Japan Airlines is noted for having one of “the best” International /Western cuisines in the sky in First Class. That’s a godsend for because I don’t consume any seafood whatsoever which Japanese cuisine is heavy in. 🧐

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸 Nice first class flight video. Cheers🌷

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great flight!

[@rw_83]

I think your pic at 4:49 might be slightly mislabeled with the 147 Business Class seats at the back

[@lvthud]

All KZbinrs say "Try the Japanese menu", while I agree it is very good, you are missing out, the western options are also superb, I am happy you tried the Miso Sea Bass, my wife loves it, on our last flight I think she had 3 of them.

[@ModernClassic]

I've flown ANA in both first and business but never JAL... JAL honestly looks better. I've had great service on ANA in business but the one time I flew first was a little disappointing - didn't get nearly as much attention from the crew as you did on JAL (or even as I did in ANA business). I use my AMEX points to fly on ANA... both ANA and JAL have really low mileage requirements for international awards. They're both a great deal (but JAL isn't an AMEX partner, unfortunately.)

[@martymcfly256]

The lounge bar has all the required ingredients to make a Boulevardier. So I'd be happy.

[@R8DTF]

Curious about the iPhone sized recess. Will other phones fit?

[@mikiewifnoe360]

Now I found this funny when you first appeared in the PJs, and before your comment, I thought you looked handsome in them as the color flattered you. The only thing I would not eat that you had was the eel.

[@j1y0ni]

I have never flown in 1st class before with JAL but I have flown with them in Economy. As a regular traveler to Japan their Economy is still the best. It’s all the little touches which adds up to a great experience. Better than the big western operators from my experience. It isn’t just a Japanese thing as they better than ANA.

[@MissToots3600]

Video's are fantastic, when are you doing another ?

[@davidbridgeman5828]

Paul, been missing seeing your posts.

[@dwainbegley4834]

You put on your fancy dress for that flight

[@rw_83]

i love dfw!

[@markcrankshaw9066]

Any luck finding that kokuto de lequio in the UK Paul? I was interested to find it too, but think it was only first released in Japan a year ago.

[@Paul_Lucas]

I haven’t I’m afraid - I reckon you’d have to speak to a good Japanese supermarket in London to import it. It’s incredible though, apparently good with milk too.

[@HalianTheProtogen]

Better to have and not need than need and not have. Also, I miss umeshū.

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Interesting choice for departure Dallas ?

[@johnburke1317]

Nice video 😊

[@l3v1ckUK]

I don't know about business or first, but JAL has the best long haul economy of any airline I've flown in the last decade or two.

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Sweetest stewardess smile so far this year at 14:06?

[@internationAL21]

Great review but who left the toilet seat up?!😂 would love to fly JAL one day (and indeed to visit Japan)

[@xnyrage]

Paul - did you happened to be flying this route on a Sunday by chance?