Japan Airlines First Class 777 Tokyo Narita to New York JFK

Japan Airlines's first class is one of my favorite first class products. As with all Japanese airlines the service is refined and elegant from the lounge to the end of the flight. The crew on this flight were extremely passenger oriented and proactive. They anticipated our needs and did frequent checks in the cabin to see if we needed any refills or food. Despite the long flight, their attitudes remained cheerful and perky which I really find amazing since it is so easy to get exhausted on long haul flights. I really appreciated one particular FA who spent a lot of time chatting with me and getting to know me. She offered Japan Airlines branded gifts to take home which was a nice personal touch.
There are some changes I noticed on this flight since my prior first class trip 2 years ago. There is no longer a cloth Loewe amenity kit. The amenity kit is now by Porsche Design and the products has been trimmed in quantity and quality (Hainan Airlines offers a better stocked kit). The pajamas were a limited edition also by Porsche Design available from March - June 2017.
From the moment you walk into the lounge you are welcomed by a staff member who personally go over the details of your trip and help inform you of any gate changes. You are then welcomed into the lounge by another staff member who follows to your seat and brings you a hot towel and a drink. The lounge in the main terminal has a sushi bar, which has a limited selection of freshly made sushi. The food buffet was plentiful and had lots of very tasty dishes, however I did find the food in the ANA suite lounges to more interesting and delicious.
I personally enjoy JAL's seat much more than ANA's boxy Suites. It is easier to view out of the window and if you are traveling with someone, the aisle seats are also more conducive to conversation since you are literally boxed in in ANA's seats.
The food onboard is definitely an experience. Everything was beautifully presented. The flavors were very interesting. The caviar course was not accompanied by the usual sides. Rather the rice wafers and the egg yolk cream formed a unique savory flavor which when mixed with the salty caviar was truly a unique and tasty combination. The desserts were especially good including the lychee yogurt sauce and the condensed milk ice cream. It wasn't as overpoweringly sweet as expected but fruity, refreshing, and creamy.
Overall, this was a perfect first class flight with excellent service from the ground to the air and delicious food at every minute. I especially appreciate the effort the crew put into their service. I honestly can't wait to fly with Japan Airlines again.

[@Ramon_92]

Finally somebody that shows entire take off without crappy music or cut out edditing. Thumbs up 🎈🎈

[@crispin8888]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. 20 minutes of fantasy !

[@AsiaTravels]

Thank you! appreciate it!

[@slytherin3034]

Thank you, this is the best video I've seen of the approach into JFK!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Loved the footage of Mt Fuji at sunset! Unfortunately every time I've flow into and out of Tokyo the weather has been poor and I haven't been able to see the peak.

[@wiamchad6513]

Thanks for not adding any crappy music :-)

[@ianwyj1]

Every dish looked like a work of art - impressive!

[@Cyberium]

Food presentation of Japanese Cuisine is so pleasing.

[@flyingdentist]

I believe that JAL must be between the top three first classes in aviation.Looks amazing and comfortable.Excellent video.

[@yhird]

The pilot must have been practicing his short field technique for that firm landing. Great video.

[@Abel0179]

Damn, that was a hard landing... Awesome video, love JAL!

[@TripReportaviation]

Awesome trip report! I really like the footage of Mt Fuji at sunset. The catering service was very good. The views during the approach were spectacular.

[@GaryEdwardswiz]

Efficiency of Japan Airlines Cannot be Beat Terrific Surprises around every Corner a Gastronomic delight.

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

Excellent trip report, a really first class experience. I hope you enjoyed the Salon, its a great champagne. Your food choices were excellent. Looks like the service is always consistent and just as good as the flight I had, thanks for posting.

[@theonedenny]

The presentation of the food is exquisite! wonderful!

[@ethansaltmere]

nice video and thank you for no music. highlight was the champagne serviced expertly by the fa even in some light turbulence at 7:38

[@Kennymac8251]

Great video. One small criticism, the white lettering of your comments was often very difficult to read against the background. Still a great video. Thanks

[@AsiaTravels]

Thanks! I tried to change the colors in my new videos

[@ritukumar0712]

Great vid! Specially enjoyed the wine list & the landing! 👍🏽

[@likitchenpairojskul7762]

Your video gives good details of foods as well as comparison and knowledge of other airlines. Thank for sharing

[@pranavalwani3898]

Loved it! Subscribed :)

[@nycboy0811]

I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for the video~ I love JAL. I had only chance to fly in economy class on JAL, but the new ecnomy seats on JAL 777-300 are so confirtable. I am living in LA and when I go back to Japan ( and sometime to beyond Japan) once a year, JAL is my first pick~ :)

[@limshensim4011]

I enjoyed watching this video. Excellent!! The landing seemed rough.

[@JaydenWong]

Wow I am so hungry because of all of the food in this video! Especially the sushi in the lounge! I like how you've compared JAL with ANA. Also, beautiful approach at JFK! Awesome video overall :)

[@jimbob7613]

Love to hear those engines.

[@theflame1753]

oh my god...so hard landing,garuda indonesia is the best for smooth landing,the best cabin crew,5 star airlines,and i like garuda indonesia comfort because so elegant

[@azizbah555]

very nice video

[@coashddjj2]

Really good video - enjoyed it ☺

[@shutoaloka2462]

i am proud to be japanese too and YAY!!!! i'm going to japan this month and i'm going on JAL

[@SankoCB]

Excellent review. I am in awe of your camera skills!

[@Darth.Fluffy]

I never like the take off shots. But this one, with the low light and the scudding of low clouds. Sweet.

[@willamisbezerra7655]

Grande Japan Air Lines!! Excelente Vídeo Parabéns.

[@zaydmiraj1133]

Japan is the Best Country in the World! I am so proud to be Japanese...

[@dessappy]

ok calm down boi

[@AltDavidMiscavige]

Zayd Miraj Kazakhstan is greatest country in the word, all other countries are run by little girls.

[@TubeBarth]

Many thanks for posting... very encouraging that JAL includes complimentary WIFI in first class!

[@robyoungquist5803]

I ❤️ flying JAL First Class. As you’ve experienced, the service is outstanding, meals are wonderful and did you know that the Salon 2006 champagne that they were serving you retails for over $400.00 USD a bottle? Yes, you read right and no I didn’t make a typo. I prefer the Western menu but to each their own taste buds, right? I generally use ORD or LAX as my USA gateway connection as I avoid JFK and NY airports at all costs. Thank you for sharing your flight! Safe and pleasant travels in 2018.

[@jarekkril8770]

Great JFK footage!

[@bystandersarah]

wow, she was able to pour that champagne so smoothly even with all that turbulence!

[@BritishRail60062]

A very enjoyable video this is. It would be nice if Japan Airlines flew from Dublin to Tokyo although they do fly from Heathrow though. So I will try this myself at some point in the future when I visit Japan ;). Thanks for sharing and it seems that you had an enjoyable flight as well.

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[@PaulStewartAviation]

Looked great! What time of the year was your flight? :)

[@caropapa]

This would be one of my most favorite feelings at the beginning of a flight, speeding down the run way and that instant take off,WONDERFUL. But when it comes to landing i cringe. Eek.

[@librab103]

Man, that food looks divine!

[@AsiaTravels]

Visit japan and treat your taste buds!

[@MrWinelover1]

Excellent report, I appreciate the detail on the food and wine. Too bad they don't offer Australian wine.

[@faridnoordin380]

Great video! What camera did you use? It's very crisp and beautiful. Great sound capture too!

[@jasminevardy2345]

looks like there was alot of turbulence. That always makes me nervous when I fly. Don't feel it so much in the A380 and 747's though. It looked a little wobbly. Looks like a nice airline though - the food and wine looks amazing!

[@caropapa]

All looks so good but difficult to read discription of everything to do with the flight, as it is at the bottom of the screen which is light in color with white words

[@HalleluJah337]

I would just have the food and teas. That is all I need on my flight.

[@lisadiar]

great video

[@rorymcnicol5023]

Great video greetings from Canberra Australia

[@ประทัยณน่าน]

Rory McNicol LOVE

[@lordlycius]

Lol! The taxi way filled with te waiting planes at Narita almost looks like it was almost up with O'hare airport in flights waiting to start their commutes... lol!!

[@KayakTN]

Our Int'l airport has a low-volume takeoff that includes a sharp turn followed by a dramatic takeoff. I imagine JFK has a similar landing protocol. When they built it 30 years ago, they paid to have all the windows replaced in houses along future flight paths.

[@ferryanolin6707]

We love JAL! Our flight from Manila to Narita to San Francisco was great!

[@jcaam8094]

was that the runway at the end? Sure seemed more like the Cross Bronx expressway with all the rattling going on.

[@vitojohnamato]

Perfect ✈️

[@mathgasm8484]

Thats nice. United Airlines first class lounge sucks compared to this while I was in Tokyo.

[@saleconomos473]

Have said this before about your videos...much prefer this concept w/out some KZbin "personality" telling me his experience. Nothing wrong with that for many....but for me? Just give me the facts sans overly zealous/bonhomie script.

[@MercuryCobalt]

Just curious, do you travel mostly for business, leisure, or both?

[@syedsamad4536]

it look like I am in the first class first time in my dream

[@premgavali5539]

Can u also do a cabin tour of the entire flight

[@MZ-1981]

It was like very normal ordinary business class

[@1hanapaa]

I just "liked" your video. What camera where you using to record this?

[@thetoiletinspector6878]

4:16 My favourite Airline.

[@manuelstuder3513]

Nice video, for better reading use a black background for the text next time.....

[@JogvanJespersenPGA]

3:16 Hey! Isn't that the Beastie Boys? #Intergalactic ;D

[@Iamtheboss510]

The pilot's ex must be on the plane for such a horrible landing

[@domanisarapeggio]

What's the official website of Jal to travel from the us?

[@JetFeng]

can you take away the bose headset when you get off?

[@jonahkingma7093]

How much for the sear

[@samuelselvarajselladurai2960]

Such a hard landing. To much of vibration.

[@nanamoon7328]

Love the videos, but the white lettering doesn’t work. Please consider changing it.

[@nazlannazarudin5090]

holy shit that landing was rough lol

[@nicolasmorales1803]

What a rough landing

[@nic7012]

This is a great video. I didn't know if I should go to Japan with ANA or JAL. I wanna go on JAL but I have to admit I'm a little disappointed about the pjs being limited edition.

[@AsiaTravels]

I don't think PJs is what matters in the end of a $6000 first class journey. Both are excellent choices and you wont be disappointed. Lounge wise I think ANA has a slight upper hand, but I love JAL's onboard catering. I have yet to try the Western meal on JAL but the steak I had on ANA was phenomenal.

[@nic7012]

Asia Travels thank you. This video and your comment were very helpful. I hope I get a chance to fly with either of them. It's a lot of money but if I save up I'm sure I will be able to eventually. Also I was kind of joking about the pj thing.

[@AsiaTravels]

Use miles if your schedule is flexible ;) I actually think business class is good enough that first class is almost not worth the money in most cases. If you fly on EVA or Singapore the business class is almost first class in terms of catering and service for a lot cheaper price. Take a look at EVA PJs and amenity kit lol

[@GS250Premiun]

Asia Travels I agree, EVA is right up there.

[@baudeliob3014]

nic i flied on jal premium economy and that was phenomenal probably the best airplane flight i have ever had and its only $350 difference from economy i defenetly reccomend jal but i have never tried ana

[@dawndavis4315]

that smile tho 2:38

[@gregsharma3924]

I like the privacy of ANA. Open like JAL just seems overpriced and cheap without the privacy. ANA you would have to give a up window and travel in the middle section if you are traveling with someone and wanted to interact with them. The middle seats creates a larger private space for the two travelers when you lower the middle divider. This JAL First Class seem more to me like a typical airlines Business Class.

[@danpoulter825]

Main reason for flying JAL is the food

[@itsonlycapnkirk]

Sorry, peasant that I am, I would want my fish fried and with chips !

[@r0ck3ttttt]

nine planes in takeoff queue . you're welcome .

[@harioseno1324]

Little bit bumpy isn't it?

[@paulw8286]

Gave great background white noise while I pooped

[@Duantiande]

what's the meaning of canarsie approach?

[@GS250Premiun]

Bill Zhou Canarsie is a residential neighborhood in New York City, adjacent to JFK.

[@dawndavis4315]

what is the guy (bar tender looking at 0:47

[@annonannon7762]

Title doesn't say it's a comparison video. SMH.

[@covepac]

JAPAN AIRLINES FIRST CLASS 777 TOKYO NARITA TO NEW YORK JFK ENLINIA CASTEL

[@hm-xz7bz]

I think the dessert was flan cake

[@ahaan-thakker9142]

Why dont they serve icecream

[@建德-z2t]

💝🤓👏👌👍

[@川村-i8q]

SAKURAMOCHI!!!!!!!!!!

[@빠끄]

하이 브로~

[@C.u.d.s]

minus the bedding, didn't seem too worth it compared to business, and then... the bidet!

[@SKS8080]

Geez. Did u all blow a tire on landing?

[@yumikato206]

What's your favourite sushi?

[@tonyinhk888]

The first class seat seems too basic when compared with Singapore or Etihad Airliners

[@hothotheat3000]

It’s meant to be minimalist and spartan, not gaudy like Emirates and Etihad. The focus is more on the service than crazy amenities. Crazy amenities are nice sometimes, but it doesn’t fit the Japanese culture.

[@louiscy]

Jealousy of fire.

[@kathybeck3820]

Hard landing must be an old carrier pilot who didn't drop his bombs

[@jonahkingma7093]

The seat

[@magicalgrasshopper]

this is what business class on emirates and etihad is like

[@Ali-li2vx]

considering your youtube name is "uranus uranus" I am pretty sure that you have never been on Emirates or Etihad.

[@dotz864]

me gustan las ticas en Japón

[@karlbryant3304]

Bakayero

[@blu7855]

japanese airline logo looks like the rebels logo in starwars

[@chingyinlam3802]

Narita😿

[@TERRAJOVEM6000]

TERRA PLANE

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[@esterpardo9810]

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