My ANA Flights - Economy Middle Seat to Widest Business Suite

I want to visit my mom in the U.S. but all the flights have been packed. Last minute, I found a seat on ANA. The first flight from HK to Tokyo is in Economy Class.
There’s nothing wrong with flying economy class, but once you tried premium class, it is hard to sit back here….I made a mistake by forgetting to do online check-in and it was a full flight, so this time it was my turn to sit in the middle seat!
I dozed off a bit during the takeoff. Flight attendants came back for full meal service, and they handed out a menu card with meal pictures for passengers to choose their choice of either ginger pork or chicken. The main course came in a paper container, drinks in paper cups and napkins made of green tea leaves…ANA is going green.
We landed at Tokyo Haneda Airport on time in the evening and the terminal was very busy. I proceeded to the ANA lounge and it was crazy crowded. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the food in the lounge.
My next flight to San Francisco is on ANA B777-300/ER. This flight features their new Business Class Suite called “The Room” which is the widest Business Class seat out there. The bed is not quite long enough for my height so I settle with a diagonal position which I can stretch fully. ANA provided some good amenities such as latex pillow and mattress for a good sleep in Business Class. Since it was a red-eye flight, the food option was limited.

[@gabor-toth]

You really should fly more economy class so we see what actual flight experiences look like. Luxury classes are interesting but unaffordable for most people. This video was quite informative, thank you!

[@wstrat3623]

I agree his flying in economy class makes for interesting videos, nonetheless, in my humble opinion, if he has the financial means to fly in a more premium class, he should definitely not limit himself to economy!

[@roderickcampbell2105]

@@wstrat3623 I agree wst... but if the videos are all first class, I will only watch if they intrigue me. If I had the funds, I would fly premium. But as Gabor stated, most folk don't have the money. I've flown enough coach for my lifetime, but those premium prices!

[@Lucky8s]

There's a lot of channels that showcase economy seats. Sam's has generally been to showcase the best that an airline offers and that's OK. Someone's gotta do it.

[@roderickcampbell2105]

@@Lucky8s You are right Lucky8s. "Someone's gotta do it". I watch Sam because he is funny, charismatic, and clearly the crews seems to like him very much. I suspect that he treats those around him really well. But I think the odd coach video is a great "offset". Also, I note that I do not subscribe to any of those coach channels. Brings back too many bad memories :)

[@Lucky8s]

@@roderickcampbell2105 Totally, I think he captures the individual (passengers, pilots, flight attendants, staff at the airport and on the ground) and their personalities in a way that no other aviation blogger does (such as VV, Alex Praglowski, Simply Flying, etc.)

[@MySoloTravel]

Unfortunately economy is how over 90% of us fly.

[@PilotHuegs]

Although a struggle it's a good thing we can all travel again

[@TaoDeChing-ls5gz]

It’s about 80%

[@Amtk9798]

Yessir

[@saschapeischl4690]

Yes, unfortunately, and after Corona the prices get more and more expensive and the service worse and worse. I really feel sorry for Sam😢

[@benbukerakadonbenito]

Think about people who never took a plane in their life wich is 50% of people

[@DewitaSoeharjono]

Sometimes you have to fly on economy to appreciate what you have - flying on business or first class, Sam! that’s how most of us fly….😅❤

[@SamChui]

I agree with you. It keeps you stay humble and appreciate what you have. Thanks for reminding me.

[@djespo69]

Speak for yourself

[@jbasamd]

Hello, Sam. Great meeting you on the plane. And thanks for sharing the video of us sharing the wide seats. You take care and safe travels.

[@jonashh1952]

Hey Sam! I've been watching a lot of your videos since I came back from a trip to Indonesia with my family two weeks back, the first time I've been on flights longer than three hours! Some of your videos really inform and fascinate me, and this one was a great watch too. Keep doing what you love and sharing your experiences with the world ✈

[@rogerrees9845]

Always love these documentaries, you can learn so much. I look forward each week. Well done Sam. Roger... Pembrokeshire.. UK

[@teazerfemi]

Thanks for your consistency Sam Chui, nice video

[@thef1racer104]

Wow I really like the Microsoft Flight Simulator integration there! Awesome addition. ❤ keep up the great work

[@davidsolis6691]

Another great video Sam! Really enjoyed it because you showed "how the other side lives", and it was very interesting. Thanks so much and keep up the good work!

[@raisa_cherry33]

Thank you so much Sam for taking us along.I hope to travel again next time 💜😍

[@brucewatt1032]

Thanks for another excellent episode Sam! As a side sleeper, that ANA Business Class Seat looks like a dream 👌

[@angelicasoup638]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with airline.good to know.

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Thanks for this vlog. Fly safe. Have an amazing week.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job sam with airplane vlog

[@simarjitsingh4979]

Your my most favourite person on youtube, every day or night whenever i have time i watch all your videos RE and RE , keep up the goood work Sam and thank you very much for all the work you do and bring us top quality videos about aviation, huge fan of you❤❤

[@ScoobyMoony]

Very good video again as always! ❤🤩

[@the_fitness_doc]

Great video as always Sam

[@keirra5096]

Great video Sam.❤

[@steviec8370]

Your videos are always great.. Thank you

[@hellodiamond]

It is very exciting to be able to see dynamic takeoffs and landings in real time.

[@goingslightlymad7172]

Fascinating video. That middle seat looked slightly cramped! The flight to SFO looked awesome! :)

[@chnet968]

Well, at least it's not a 3-4-3 configuration.

[@scaraimpact23]

Finally a realistic and useful review from you. Thank you.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great content as always.

[@dogger37JC]

Nice to see you fly like most of us do 😂 I flew ANA economy twice last year and loved it. So clean and great service. Food was good too. It was a stark contrast to United that I flew to Tokyo.

[@vincentvincent5465]

Super vidéo, merci Sam

[@mohammadislam2652]

Hi Sam chui Nice video Your Premium Economy Business class And First class flight video is so good perfect 👍 ANA

[@luttes72]

Lounges everywhere are out of control. The Schipol KLM lounge was absolutely packed the last time I was there. That lounge is massive.

[@GreyRockOne]

Fantastic! You lucky traveler you! Love the airline!

[@theminigamer9513]

Thankyou for uploading video sam im big fan since 10k subs i wish ur mom good health

[@benjamingygi3327]

You should fly on the unique ANA jets Sam, I just went from HND to LAX a month ago on the unique ANA green jet. I boarded into a rainforest, cool green seats and a unique menu with a nature based sountrack. It was so special and awesome even in economy

[@magnustan841]

Ah, that’s the ANA Green Jet, showcasing sustainable features.

[@SamChui]

Thanks for sharing this. I hope to get to try out the ANA Green Jet.

[@benjamingygi3327]

​​​@@magnustan841 yes it was pretty awesome with some very unique and all recycled products on board Also it was the one 787 flight I slept 7 hours straight in economy so that was a bonus, it was pretty awesome and good looking jet JA871A. Also I was at the Haneda ANA lounge at 8pm and in mid July ans it was packed like your video because you have access to that Lounge if you pay 30 USD

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Dry thorough and honest video as always

[@abbasobaidi2555]

nice video , I hope you really enjoy flights

[@LetsgowithHyro]

I hope to fly ANA one day. Thank you for this.

[@NEBE0]

I like the Flight Simulator transitions 😂

[@alibarada911]

Always the best 👌

[@nba5368]

上一集才提到ANA，这集就播出了。appreciate

[@trasewagner7582]

Hope your mom is well in HK, wishing you and your family all the best. This is my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@trasewagner7582]

Sam are you going to fly on the new ANA Orange Flying Honu?

[@ryori4176]

Your best Sam.

[@CoyoteMTB77]

I really like the HUD on approach to landing. Not sure many airlines offer that on the multimedia screen.

[@MyHanck]

Enjoy your flight Sam

[@harryli6138]

Had very similar itinerary as you! But was PEK-HND-LAX. Haneda lounge is crazy, struggle to find a seat at peak hours, you need to somehow find your way into the suite lounge for a better experience. Lucky me, I was in business with no one next to me from PEK-HND and the whole business class was like half full. But unfortunately HND-LAX does not have 777-300er so had to settle with 787-9, still decent with good privacy. I experienced the room from SFO-HND, it was truly amazing. You should try their "the suite" sometimes!

[@yap931]

めちゃくちゃ細かいところまで見てるSamさんさすがです。

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

You are a very brave man to take on the middle seat. The middle seat can be chaotic.

[@donnadwarika6370]

THANKS Sam very cool video😂.

[@soju81]

Your face in the thumbnail says it all. 😂😂😂

[@nikhilpatil300]

really nice video , have a nice day all guys

[@aedlow]

Great video again Sam and I especially love ANA, but I'm not sure the music in this and your last video works. It's a bit much buddy. Keep it up man!

[@sinbatsiraseranant1241]

In the mid 90s, when ANA started route from Washington, D.C. to Tokyo (then Bangkok), they used to serve steak and sushi in economy class. It was quite good. Those days are gone but the cold soba noodles with sauce was served then and now as well.

[@chinaboss6683]

Was it wagyu?

[@wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971]

Hi Sam here I am again writing to you to say thats is the reality show what happen with the normal.peple, but thanks God u got a nice seat fm TYO to SFO, I'd loke send greetings to your mom a d hope she is ok about the treatment and recovery, see u next vlog, tks.

[@topspark9155]

Funny to see Sam being sandwiched by 2 bulls 😆😆 Another great video from the pro 👍

[@greyhairsoft]

Depends on time of day at NRT for the numbers in the lounge...when I fly out, the lounge is mostly empty. I thought I was flying "The Room" last month from LAX-HND, but when checking in found out it was SFO-HND (ONLY) that offers "The Room" from the West Coast...ugh. Will eventually get to fly in "The Room". Great post as always (liked).

[@rezuanhaider7773]

Mr. Sam. I love it.

[@davidhuang6869]

You are right about flights being full. This is the first summer that the Asian countries are fully open. You have people rushing home to see their family after 3 years of lockdown and people from Asia side that rush to get out of the country. A perfect storm, in a way. As an airline staff traveler, it is not a day pass that we don't read about staff getting stuck in Japan for several days and not being able to get a seat out of Japan.

[@is500fsport5]

You’re 💯 right. I was stuck in Japan and was forced to fly to Sydney to connect back to the USA.

[@Bohemian0522]

yes every flight is full in the summer, and very expensive. Everyone is going on vacation as this is the first summer fully opened for travel after 3 years of covid restrictions. I recently flew to Japan in August, the price was at least 50% pricier than pre-covid.

[@aproy5256]

ANA opened newest international gate in terminal 2 in Tokyo/Haneda airport. Only few flight use this terminal, but their are huge capacity for passengers using lounge.

[@QuicknStraight]

That's how most people travel. Too many travel vloggers do nothing but travel in business or first, which is of a lot less interest to many viewers who want to know what different airlines are like in economy, for when they make their own travel decisions.

[@magnustan841]

I want to watch business and first class stuff, but it is refreshing to see something different. That’s the key with these vloggers, variety. Even guys like simply aviation who feature mainly economy, I get excited when they post a premium cabin review.

[@SamChui]

I hear this comment very often. From a content creator's point of view, Premium class has way more features and offers more privacy to create video without disturbing passengers. My channel would be sharing my own travel experience, like I said, once you tried Premium class, it is hard to go back to Economy. You spend all days figuring out the best way to fly in comfort on your next trip.

[@ettcha]

​@@SamChuiI was thinking that was the case. For the sake of production, economy would be harder to do. Still, seeing it once in a while for contrast isn't bad!

[@QuicknStraight]

@@SamChui Except 90% of fliers fly economy and want to know what airlines offer them in economy. Not jollies for vloggers who basically use YT money and airmiles to swan around the globe. And this is not aimed at you, but those travel vloggers who do nothing but fly around in business and first class.

[@mmm0404]

​​​​​@@QuicknStraight well if you can go through Sam's Vidoes you will realise that most of his most viewed involve those luxury classes. Most watch because they cannot experience those luxury classes themselves, so it's great to come along with Sam and have a "share " of the experience. I agree 90% fly coach , but what's so interesting about economy to make a 20min video about it? . It sucks , that's it. Anyway there are plenty of economy reviews out there , they still don't get as many views as Sam , to show you how much less interesting economy reviews are. I would rather watch a video of something I don't experience on a regular bases or have not experienced before.

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

From the first time i flown onboard an airplane when i was little with my family to the last time in July 2018, me and family always flew in the economy class and IMO (In My Opinion) i think none of those airlines in Indonesia (Yes you may remember me as an Indonesian Avgeek) have the worse seat but i think that is about to change when me and my family traveled onboard on airplane again in the near future. Anyway, good video, Sir. As always.

[@Theladfromnorthborneo]

Enjoy your stay with your mum🙏🏻

[@shahzadjhandir9495]

Very nice 👌 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@airflightsim8]

nice review

[@ryun25]

You’ve mentioned the efficiency of boarding. In my opinion, the passenger profile plays a huge factor in this. Japanese people are mostly light travellers - who normally brings one small handbags. Which makes the boarding so quick, without these unnecessary overhead bin dramas.😂

[@keanannagporwala2341]

I think what is important to note is the planes used, food and crew for certain legs and then the onward legs see a massive change in the aforementioned.

[@Bakapooru]

I was on that flight to SFO in April. There's no meal after takeoff. It's only the snack menu, which is still pretty good. I thought there was a meal, so I didn't eat in the lounge. Thank goodness for the snacks.

[@bilare13]

Sam is very charismatic. Videos so nice. In my life I flew only economy seats and I had some fights, its so hard share small space with stupids people.

[@Fred-zk3wv]

I noticed many people saying you should fly economy more often because most of us can only afford economy. Well I say keep flying business and first class as much as possible. Majority of us subscribed to your channel in order to experience the luxury of flying first and business through your experiences. If I wanted economy, I would subscribe to a channel that focuses on that so Sam keep up the great work and fantastic videos.

[@TripReportaviation]

Wow, that's one of the busiest lounges I've ever seen so far. Since you're 1m85, legroom looks a bit tight, but I think that's a decent legroom compare to other economy class seats. I love ANA's catering service, and my favorite is the soba noodle. Post COVID-19, there are so many people flying to the US, and these 100% full long-haul flights looks a bit tiring. I'm grateful that I haven't flown to the US post COVID-19 yet...

[@kw9377]

Always love ANA flight.. I work a lot of ANA at my airport on the ramp

[@vgshwk]

Never thought I’d see Sam in the sandwich seat. I had to do it from Tokyo to San Francisco bac in February it sucked I had no choice.

[@chuckstratman9736]

Sam, you/re the best flight reviewer on youtube!

[@robertoflores599]

Welcome to flying how most of us fly 😂 nice vid

[@junglist68er81]

Nice Video Greatings from Germany

[@user-jd8vl3bt6n]

The business suite's layout is very similar to that of a Japanese net cafe where lots of people use as overnight accommodation. The small difference is, the cost of Sam's room on that 9-hour flight is about 300 times that of the same amount of time spent in a private booth at a Tokyo net cafe.

[@maplefreak64]

You can't travel 3000km in 9 hours at Net Cafe.

[@timsham1822]

The Narita ANA lounge was a nightmare...just like a shopping mall food court.Same condition on my visit on 2016

[@hollyxytphh]

I had the most horrible experience checking in ANA from Narita on New Year’s day and I’ve been to Japan many times. The check in procedure was an absolute nightmare and I was thinking of booking the ANA lounge and luckily I didn’t cos there wasn’t time left after the horrid check-in. I will not fly ANA agin unless really necessary

[@serge9808]

Seating in a middle seat? It’s the most horrible thing; anyhow I always fancy your reviews; you are a gentleman Sam, respectful, friendly and genuine

[@maywong4027]

Welcome to SF! The business class is definitely has a lot more room than economy. 🙂

[@TimeToGoTravel]

I like it ❤

[@adeelj6666]

Bery well done Sam! I believe you spend more time in planes than in your home 😉

[@alexmcwhirter6602]

Great video Sam. I believe JAL is the only 787 operator which has retained 2-4-2 seating for international routes.

[@SamChui]

Indeed Alex. The 787 Y seating was intended as 2-4-2 which would be a game changer!

[@ChrisCokeRobinson]

@@SamChui The Flight Simulator parts are corny/cringe.

[@anguscovoflyer95]

@@SamChuiANA changed it to 3-3-3 in the name of profit over comfort

[@leniskalvinmunenenjagi7105]

​@@SamChui😊

[@ondreiii]

​@qantaspilot95 oh you haven't flown with Swiss or Lufthansa or AA or Delta have you not? They go with 3-4-3 configuration.

[@PunctualRailroad]

Welcome back to Japan🎉 but only international connecting. 6:50 Our hero Shohei OHTANI (baseball player) is here!

[@rezuanhaider7773]

Joy of Mr. Sam.

[@Dad_Brad]

👍 to the Japanese airlines flight attendants now wearing the Star Wars cosplay.

[@AlexJCornell]

I love the other passenger's Louis Vuitton backpack at 1:05 .

[@miqdadabubakar6210]

Nice videoSam,good as always...Try Nigeria.

[@Orange-767]

Hi Sam you are the best

[@hanandre3845]

Oh I just read of a new airline launch soon .. Bermudair all business class aircraft from US East Coast to Bermuda. You may wish to check that out.🙏

[@apara2005]

What a nice airline to five a meal in economy!!!! And only for a 4hr flight...thats awesome.

[@maheshmahadule379]

nice video

[@bernardtan3639]

Sam, it must have been a long time since you flew economy class 😊 You always travel in first or business class unlike me cannot afford business class😊. Thank You for sharing this interesting vlog👍🏻

[@rmramirezc]

Espero que mas seguido viajes en económica que es donde viaja la mayoría de la gente, despues de mucho tiempo veo que vale la pena este resumen.

[@Miro23]

I like the music you used in this video. It reminds me of Daft Punk thats great 🥰

[@mwmentor]

Interesting flight to San Francisco... a vast improvement on the flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo that looked like a complete nightmare... I would have run away, so clearly you're braver than I am... the mean look utterly horrendous, and the seat width combined with knee-space must have made things really uncomfortable for you... I think that sleeping was probably your best defence. I don't think that I would ever fly ANA if I ever happened to find myself there - I have been through Terminal 5 at Heathrow and that was pretty bad, but nothing like your experience in Tokyo...

[@jamesrael9557]

Was that an award seat for The Room? I’ve been trying to book LA to Tokyo since the pandemic lift to no avail. Can’t seem to find any award seats no matter how far in the future I check.

[@mixedlmnt]

He didn’t seem his usual happy self when he got off the economy flight 😂 4:26

[@davidbalcon8726]

Really like Jeff’s collarless shirt. Any idea where it’s from? Also, do you have large hands or was that pre-flight drink glass (plastic) and the economy ice cream cup as tiny as they looked?!

[@samangh84]

One of the best Airlines in the world. Up there with Qatar and Singapore! amazing staff and service everytime

[@jaypainespotter]

crazy I was just in that lounge 2 weeks ago. Glad it wasn't that busy.

[@SamChui]

It is the same lounge but with different timing, the result can be quite surprising. I was personally shocked to see it was that busy in the evening.

[@harveyh3696]

Sam. Wondering how you would fare on a long-haul flight in economy Luv your presentations!

[@marcogman8905]

Very nice video. I don't know if I would be able to sleep on a flight. I would be worried I would be the guy snoring extremely loud and making unpleasant bodily sounds. LOL. Take care. Hope your mom is doing well.

[@asrockrpg]

It’s a good thing that ANA uses eco-friendly cups, plates, and tissue.

[@khuramshehzad1417]

Nice

[@wotan10950]

I was so disappointed on my first Dreamliner flights - there was simply no room for long legs, or turning around to sleep. So now I fly Premium Economy (United), and the extra room is worth every cent.

[@julosx]

That's what I try to do as much as I can, so I flew Premium Economy 3 months ago. Comfort is definitely a thing when you have to fly 12 hours in a row.