Japan Airlines Business Class Review - Boeing 787-8 - Sydney to Tokyo (Narita)

[@AvgeekCarGeek]

Once again Paul you have gone above expectations on your review honestly love all the efforts you put in thank you

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@zoltan902]

I'm in total admiration of how JA's business class is designed. In many ways it looks like a first class suite. There's privacy, efficiency, and a very satisfying sense of geometry in the whole layout.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Yeah I think it's really well designed. It's certainly the best 2-2-2 design out there.

[@tobijones1193]

I love Japan and Japan airlines...doing this same trip in Feb 2020 in business very excited so I'm glad I got a taste via your video

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Safe travels Tobi! I hope you enjoy your trip

[@ismailgoc5873]

Paul, i have had the honour working in aviation and have helped on a JAL flight what you don't see with the side crew bowing is the captain acknowledging the ground crew with a salute , JAL have a very big team attitude.

[@davidcole333]

The meal presentation was spectacular. It looks like they serve everything you eat with pride.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Agreed. Everything just feels a little special.

[@nycflyertravel]

I didn’t think that I’d like the 2-2-2 layout but they actually do it really well with direct aisle access. The food looked really nice too.

[@barnzstorm2036]

JALGiveAway Hey mate, bring us back some lovely Japanese snacks along with the kit 😝 Clear skies mate!

[@hughrmedia]

personally, i love japan airlines. it is my favorite airline with the best and most consistent customer service, and that approach into narita is so nostalgic for me!

[@janetbruce2430]

A thorough and informative commentary on an enjoyable flight... Thanks Paul

[@DennisBunnikTravels]

well done mate, another great video. definitely think you should have worn that 'pj' top for the whole flight - it's a great look!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha thanks Dennis

[@MrEmichan]

Yeah, show Paul how it's done next time you fly business with JAL, Dennis! 😂

[@patbrennan6818]

Wow amzing flight report on Japan airlines from Sydney to Tokyo. Keep up the awesome vids Paul Stewart 👍👌❤️.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Patrick :)

[@jackwang8923]

It's so great to see this amazing video and how the air industry is doing so well, fast forward a year later, a lot has changed, very saddening. Great great video as always.

[@DistantLightProd]

Great Japanese service and as usual superb review. JALGiveAway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looked very comfortable. Thank you for the video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it Daniel

[@flyingdentist]

Fantastic flight report.JAL's business class really rocks

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Yannis

[@832JY]

JAL has high exceptional products & services that are keeping Japanese culture alive 👍🏻 From warm smiles and friendliness from cabin crews to mouthwatering meals. A great trip report you’ve done, keep it up!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@karlp8484]

JAL is great and they tend to have quite new equipment too. It's very interesting that they can be reasonable cost from Australia, I'll be bearing that in mind. I looked at the initial meal, a sort of Bento Box and I thought that's nice but probably not enough. Then what was effectively a second meal came out with dessert. Lol. Noticed too the "snacks" included an Angus beef hamburger.jeez.

[@stevenmaron9877]

Another outstanding video of very high quality and humour

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Steven! Cya tomorrow at work... yay

[@andrewm7352]

Your Clive-James-esque rundown of the JAL culinary experience was very nostalgic.

[@adamdanial968]

Amazing vid Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Adam

[@chrischristo8377]

Hi Paul, Thank you for the review on Japan airlines, your very clear and easy to follow and to understand, I enjoy your reviews and the clear understanding in which you explain things in detail is fantastic, keep up the great work, happy travels.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers Chris

[@rod_at_adelaide5766]

Great trip report as usual Paul, thank you

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@james7149]

Another great review Paul. Contrails over Byron...😂 Yes, so true re: the British accent and it’s positive affect on news reporting and a feeling of trust... Love your observations of things like that, makes your reviews unique. Wonderful Japanese cuisine...so much food that’s so “healthy”😉 Looking forward to your JAL first class report. (JAL Giveaway)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it Jim

[@vegasgirl3538]

Usually I hate 2-2-2 in Business, but their layout is really well done. With the divider and separate aisle access you get a lot of privacy and avoid having to awkwardly climb over a stranger to get to the restroom. Nice video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I agree. Thanks mate

[@majensen70]

Another great review Paul - the bathroom segment was classic!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@mathiasfuicabrevis1245]

JAL Give away hallo Paul, what an amazing flight vlog of yours! Great, great job. We do like ur vids and we appreciate every single moment of ur flights . We stay tuned - Greetings from Thuringia, Germany Mathias an fam

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad to hear you enjoy my videos :) Greetings from Australia :)

[@jasonchimes8838]

Hi Paul - great video as usual loved the fruit juice and coffee bit I hope you enjoyed them. Looking forward to JALs product in the not to distance future although I thought it looked a little tired, great all aisle access thumbs up to that.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi Jason, it's an older product but still works well :)

[@nads8262]

Love Japan airlines. Have flown with them a couple times to japan. Really loved their service.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Absolutely! A lovely airline

[@jauipop]

New video! Much excites. Hehe. JALGiveAway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@dogerogue6621]

Excited to finally be experiencing JAL Business Class Sydney to Haneda next week!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Enjoy!

[@dogerogue6621]

@@PaulStewartAviation I'm sure I will - it's only a trip that's been postponed multiple times since March 2020 😂

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Great review Paul! So informative and the food looked so good it made me hungry!👍

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it Diane

[@steph8022]

Love the pyjamas 😂 and also what a brilliant view of the Great Barrier Reef. Great job bringing a gift for the crew!! JALGiveAway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha thanks Steph

[@lalaurus]

I panicked when you fast forwarded the takeoff. Then I saw the link.. Hiuhhhh. Thanks for sharing!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@michaelwatson113]

As always, a good review. And, your production values improve and impress with each new video. That looks like a delightful meal! (JalGiveAway)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks

[@cherinewiltshire5939]

Awesome video as always Paul, thank you .....👍🏻👍🏻✨✨

[@redbikerdude]

Great review Paul. Byron Bay comment - top notch. I flew JAL in J on a 787 earlier this year but missed the ground crew bowing; dang it. I thought the crane was simply decorative. lol. Loved the experience and service. Thanks for jogging my memory. JALGiveAway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate. Yeh I missed the ground crew bowing on my second flight from HND to JFK (review should be online on Wednesday). It's a cool little thing they do.

[@kensingtonchubbs6191]

JALGiveAway Great video Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@BlakeEdgington]

Epic work. Loved the cheeky dig at rolls Royce and you are right, we British are very intelligent.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha

[@robl2799]

Great review as always Paul.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Robert

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Great insight into a great airline. Thanks for the video.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@koh_ling]

I’m looking forward to experiencing this in June.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Slightly different aircraft. You’ll get this same seat but the aircraft is a 777.

[@c4j708]

Thanks for another brilliant video Paul. I am camping and was disappointed that I couldn't watch your next video but I had some spare mobile data and of course used it to watch this video. I also LOVE the business class layout where everyone gets aisle access, and the food and service looked fantastic! I had a few mates fly jal 787 to Tokyo on Sunday in economy and they said the service was unreal and it was a brilliant flight. Thanks again for another amazing business class product and can't wait for the next. Happy Landings 😁👍🏼 (JALGiveAway)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate, enjoy camping! :)

[@philcleaver2703]

Nice Thoughtful touch from you re thanking the crew with choccies WELL DONE

[@PaulStewartAviation]

The pleasure was all mine :)

[@kamalverma2949]

its soo nice u bring chocolates!! for the flight attendants

[@timoauye]

another great review paul! #JALGiveAway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Tim

[@crispetravelfoodadventures]

Another great video Paul! Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video! JALGiveAway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

JAL first class hopefully up over the Eastern long weekend :)

[@crispetravelfoodadventures]

I’m certainly looking forward to seeing that video! 🙂

[@harrywillman8456]

Thanks for being way less annoying than Casey Neistat and Sam Chui 👍🏼

[@oldflyer1743]

I don't mind Casey but Sam is so chringeworthy! I can't tell if he's socially awkward or it's all an act because people obviously like that behaviour??

[@harrywillman8456]

OldFlyer the flight crew always looks so awkward and annoyed when he poses for photos with them and films up close when they deliver his meal

[@captaincad1977]

Sam now does heaps of awkward product plugs now too. I’m over that.

[@coolbreeze253]

Casey is fine, but I can no longer follow Sam. He has all the charm of a snake oil salesman It seems that Paul Stewart, Dennis Bunnick and Paul Lucas are at the top of their game, neither one better than the other. It's a shame, as I'd like to see more fellow Americans at their level.

[@DSingh4809]

@@coolbreeze253 Check our Jeb Brooks. He’s friends with Dennis.

[@melb2254]

Nice review Paul! The food looked great!!

[@peterblackmore7995]

Paul, I enjoy your no-nonsense reviews and sense of humour. I flew SYD/NRT/LAX/NRT/SYD in J last November for a quick business trip to LA. Two sectors were on JAL 787s, one on an AA787 and a JAL 777. I agree with most of your comments. Sadly in the middle section the storage is not as good as the window seats. Food was great (Japanese). Service of the high standard anticipated. The surprising sector was NRT/LAX on an AA787. Fabulous Japanese food and I liked the window seat layout. I had set my expectations low for that sector so it was a pleasant surprise. The JAL Lounge at Narita was very average and over-crowded.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi Peter, thanks for the feedback. I agree that the JAL lounges are average. I flew in F out of HND last month and the lounge was underwhelming, and the review of that will be online soon :)

[@MarcusLeepapi]

The seating looks nice. I do like it when you can walk out from your seat and not have to cross over someone...Nice...You fly safe always...Thanks for your video....

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Absolutely Marcus. I hate walking in front of people, especially if they're watching something.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Yeah, I feel the same way about that as well. And then if you are on the aisle seat as well I still don't want to feel someone crossing over me. My experience comes from traveling on my own and from being a Purser Flight Attendant from a US carrier. Thanks from your video.. Fly safe always....

[@adamlawrence4690]

Loved it thank you. Love to visit Japan

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers. Japan is a great place to visit

[@ruz1957]

Another excellent review, Mr Stewart...😊👍

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Joe

[@hamtairo]

Was looking forward to this and yes I do enjoyed watching it man.

[@aneeshsingal2207]

Very cool layout with the 2-2-2 but maintaining direct aisle access! Would love to check it out in person

[@perraine8119]

Great reviews as per usual, big fan of both main Japanese airlines ANA and JAL! (JALGiveAway)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate. Hope you've seen my ANA review, and my JAL first class video should be online in a few days :)

[@workhardtravelharder9313]

Another great review Paul. I'm very jealous of your 'cup of coffee' haha! Safe travels!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha it was a great brew

[@Palsrible]

Sounds like a nightmare for people on a diet. Eat up and enjoy. We’re going to London via JAL in June 2022 business class. Been saving our money through the pandemic from 2019 to 2022 and found a good flight price.

[@dennisdalessio8238]

Paul, Wonderful video and very informative. Thanks

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it Dennis

[@BrainBoost-g6g]

Really like your videos, thanks!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

cheers mate

[@benbunny22]

Great review of the 788 with JAL . I'm flying there 789 in business later in the year should be good

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Enjoy! i wonder if it'll have the new seats?

[@annedugan3161]

Excellent report. I can't fail to comment...you had matching socks!!! 😂 (JALGiveAway)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha

[@garylaing5193]

Great video - educational and entertaining!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thank you mate

[@chrisvanderstock]

Ha! Good one... Fruit juice and coffee. 😂🤣😎 Thanks for another great video.

[@jacobschalit4848]

Excellent review!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Jacob

[@michaelgask]

Another great trip report, Paul 👍 I must admit that the jacket would confuse me, and as the cabin would probably be too hot anyway, I wouldn't put it on. 😃 I like your Queensland place names... "Slaughterhouse Pinnacle" indeed... between Auckland and Perth I saw "Salmon Gums", and as I have a pathological fear of fish, the thought of having an emergency landing there filled me with utmost terror. I was pleased to leave it safely behind... although it was waiting for me on the return journey! Cheers and enjoy your next flight.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Michael

[@villajallow5605]

Always awesome 👏🏾 watching ur videos very unit and interesting

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Villa

[@ClaireMcHardy]

Love the bow and wave!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Agreed

[@ruz1957]

Just enjoying a "Paul Stewart 2020 Re-Boot" by re-visiting previous trip reports as I don't have a life and live my travels vicariously through his trips..... :-) By the way - I never tire of his references to "fruit juice" for breakfast.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers Joe :)

[@shawntaylor9338]

Hey Paul, I found your channel from your recent video with Jeb Brooks. Love your videos!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers Shawn :)

[@JangsuAviation]

Great review Paul! Love Apex Suite seat! :)

[@rosadavis9915]

Thank you for the great video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it Rosa

[@EddTerranGe]

JALGiveAway Thanks for the great video on JAL Paul! I will be flying their business class in December from SYD, I'm really looking forward to it and hopefully the Qantas lounge finish their refurbishment by December P.S. 7:13 love the bathroom cardigan selfie!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Safe travels for December!

[@vickyp7567]

I had such a wonderful experience flying with JAL. I will surely book my flights with them again. The seat was very comfortable. There is one unique function of the seat that nobody seems to mention, that is you can inflate the middle section to support your lower back. Even though it's a 2-2-2 layout, it is very private as the person sitting next to you is actually not sitting on a parallel line and the dividing screen can cover you completely in the upright position. The main meal was superb! I'd say go with the Western option even though the Japanese one looks nice. I had abalone and asparagus on my flight that day. The staff were really nice and the way they presented the food was meticulous. I did not get any jet lag at all after a 10-hour flight and managed to get a few hours of sleep. Also appreciate the beauty mask and the humidifying breathing mask so you won't look crap after a long-haul flight.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed your experience with them Vicky :)

[@007hui]

(JALGiveAway) Well done Paul. I like your VLOG, simple and easy understand the Business Class of JAL. Hope I can fly with it one day.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it James

[@007hui]

Paul Stewart Keep up the good work ;)

[@CBGSpotter]

Nice one Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Elliot

[@twa77]

Very good review enjoyed

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@craigwillis3372]

FYI on SP sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slaughterhouse_Pinnacle Really enjoyed the flight with you!!! Solid Business Class product and the food looked great!!! Well done again Paul!

[@captaincad1977]

JAL Giveaway - love your morning coffee routine. Classly like myself.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@oslo162]

yea it's the same configuration like the 777 of japan airlines and even british airways fleets, quite gorgeous i didn't traveled with japan airlines yet but i hope to do that with 787-9 of JL

[@markrichmond4796]

That ‘medication stick’ is one of the best lip balms I have ever tried. Discovered it in Japan last year....readily available on the world wide inter webby thing 😀😂

[@brunospee7787]

JALGiveAway - great video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Bruno

[@Jack-le7vk]

Great video like always Paul JALgiveway

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Jack

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Thank you.. Fly safe always...

[@rorymcnicol5023]

good stuff Paul really good

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Rory

[@thisorthat4195]

An if you could publish your Top 10 list vis airlines and their respective amenities, that would be awesome.

[@paullarcher4300]

I love your fruit juice and cup of coffee. My kind of traveller!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha cheers Paul!

[@travel_me]

#JALGiveAway great video Paul

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@IIIllllIIIIlllll]

I just flew F on ANA 777-300er and loved it. Considering another Japan trip next year and looking at JAL. Would you say JAL F (on 777) is significantly better than J (787)? Is it worth the added effort to find award availability in F, plus the points premium, versus J which seems to be easier to find? I found one possible itinerary with F outbound, and J return. Couldn’t find F on return. Thanks

[@AndrewHazelleTravels]

I feel like bringing back that cute chopsticks holder 😂😂 these apex suites are 2-2-2 configuration done right anyday

[@sowgingchen2139]

It feels like ages since you uploaded something!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

It's been a week! LOL Did you see my China Eastern video?

[@sowgingchen2139]

@@PaulStewartAviation yeahhh I think I did but we miss you dearly 🤣🤣

[@ohnjay1973]

Great review, Paul,comedy is on point and no unnecessary info(#Sam Chui), coffee looked like a sneaky espresso martini 😏😏😏

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@baysidelad1]

Great video! Does the JAL787-8 business class 'layout 3' have this seat format (i.e. clear aisle access from the window seat), or is it just layout 2?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hey mate, I think it's just layout 2 that is staggered. The other layouts are the old style where the window pax will need to climb over the aisle pax.

[@baysidelad1]

@@PaulStewartAviation cheers Paul :)

[@jimtay918]

(JALGiveAway) Nice Video Paul! 👍 I really like your detailed reviews :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoy the Jim :)

[@SafePlum3626]

The 2-2-2 layout on this flight is perfect. If my entire family can fly in one row and we want to have direct aisle access, This layout would be perfect for us. (JALGiveAway)

[@jacobc590]

Can you please do a Mittish Pairways review?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha I've done quite a few of them :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6bTdot9br6rb80

[@kbroadhead10]

And while I'm not a stickler for air vents (do you have an opinion on them? :P ), I do agree about the 787 windows. I've learnt to avoid south facing windows tran-Pacific.

[@Vuelogs]

Great trip report Paul! Interesting to see something different than the reverse herringbone on the 787!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate. True! Not only is it different, but it's actually quite good too! The window seats, in particular, are very private.

[@timathyrawiri5691]

Yet another great watch Paul love your humor mate (JAL GIVEAWAY)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@alimujtaba747]

#JalGiveAway I've always found Japanese Airlines (not just JAL) to be very generous with their services, particularly, economy class, as probably they are the only ones that offer 2-4-2 configuration on their 787s instead of 3-3-3.

[@Neo-st1jy]

Ali Mujtaba that’s how 787s are meant to be seated

[@alimujtaba747]

@@Neo-st1jy I totally agree with you. Even though the 747 and 777 are my favourite planes, however, being a lowly economy class passenger, I prefer to fly on the A330/340 owing to its 2-4-2 configuration.

[@captaincad1977]

Chem trails, special coffee. Love the laughs Paul. 😂 (JAL GiveAway)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:( Glad you enjoyed it Matthew