ANA 777 First Class Trip Report【Tokyo to New York】✨ BEST Flight of My Life! ✨
This was the best flight of my life. Fifty years from now, if you ask me about the best flight experience I ever had, it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if I said it was still, this one.
ANA is not glitzy, it’s not on everyone’s bucket list in the same way that the likes of Emirates are. I understand why. ANA First Class I’ve learned is the very definition of understated elegance and precision and that is not everyone’s cup of Hibiki 21, but it turns out, it is mine.
Before this flight, I’m not really sure if I understood the point of First Class- in that, it’s the most absurdly unnecessary thing you can experience in life, but it’s also one of life’s greatest pleasures if it’s done well. That latter bit, I learned on this flight. Today’s pace is going to
Be a bit slower as I try to share this experience with you, the best way I can. For any of you that are new to the channel, a very warm welcome to you. My name is Kevin and I am The Flip Flop Traveller- perhaps an odd channel name when flying a $13000 flight.
Simply put, I’m here to give you honest travel content. ANA did not know I’d be filming on this flight and they didn’t compensate me in any way. Everything in this video is as I saw it and my own opinion. Let’s get started. I’m here to give you honest content about flights,
Hotels and trains and cruises. I paid for this trip out of pocket and the price I paid is in the description below. Hyatt had no knowledge I’d be filming today and I didn’t receive any compensation from them. Everything in this video is my personal
Opinion based on my unique experience- which may differ from yours. The rest, I’ll let speak for itself. Let’s get into it. As we head to the ANA Suite Lounge, let me tell you how this flight came to be. The last time I went to Mexico, in spring of 2021,
I also had ANA flights booked- I was meant to fly from Saigon to Mexico City on ANA, but due to reduced frequencies at the time I needed to transit from Narita to Haneda- or vice versa maybe- along the way. It was an 8 hour connection and at the time of booking months
Earlier, didn’t seem like it would be a problem. But, it was. A month prior to the flights, Japan still was not open for tourism, so that transit between airports wouldn’t have been possible. That’s why I ended up on and published a video a while back about United from Narita to LAX.
In the back of my mind though, ANA- both in Business and in First was an aspirational goal for me long haul- so I kept on the look out. First things first, as you enter the lounge there
Is a kiosk where you can request a shower. It’ll tell you how long the queue is and send you a text message when it’s your turn. Heading inside, the lounge has two distinct sections. The first one we are heading to is the dining area. There you’ll be greeted as
You walk in and offered a seat and choice of drink. At the rear of the space there is a small snack buffet as well as a window where you can order a variety of foods cooked a la carte.
This time, I am again going to Mexico and stumbled upon a bit of a strange award redemption via Avianca’s Lifemiles. Saigon to Singapore to Haneda on Singapore Airlines in Economy, connecting to ANA First Class to JFK all for the incredibly low price of 63000 Lifemiles points. There was
An AMEX transfer bonus at the time making it just 55000 points on my end. This single leg alone as I mentioned before goes for up to $13000. As far as I know, such a combination of flights and price is an absolute unicorn of a fare and probably only available via Avianca for two
Reasons. First, they allow you to mix and match cabin classes- if they’re available- when choosing your itinerary. Second, while their pricing system does more or less use a zone to zone award chart, they calculate the mixed class itineraries proportionally- accounting for the percentage
Of total miles flown in each as a proportion of the total trip. I could have bought this exact same leg from Haneda to JFK alone for 90000 Lifemiles, but “adding” the two economy legs to the beginning of the itinerary triggered the proportional pricing and viola,
Here we are, terminal three to be exact. By the way, that little baguette with a slice of butter and chocolate inside has to be the best little thing I’ve eaten in a long time. I might have had 3. Tokyo Haneda, the preferred airport by most of
The two serving Tokyo has three terminals. If you have an intercontinental long haul flight, on ANA or JAL, you’ll likely be departing from here. ANA and JAL each have a First Class and Business class lounge in this terminal- all centrally located and super easy to find with
Haneda’s fantastic map info boards. The other side of the lounge is much brighter and has a mix of individual cubicle loungers along with some tables and chairs. The space was very comfortable, but I do need to point out the oddest thing
I’ve ever seen in a lounge- especially a First Class Lounge, especially in Japan… I’d love to know the back story on this and who’s been stealing all their pillows. Anyway, there’s another food zone back here with a slightly more extensive buffet.
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Overall the lounge is basic and by most First Class standards, subpar, but having been in many lounges in Japan, this is more or less exactly what I was expecting- so it’s at least on brand. The shower rooms on the other hand were just a bit of a let down. Smaller than
Many business class shower suites. Let’s head to the gate, 110. Watching gate staff prepare for boarding in Japan could honestly be a spectator sport. The organization, communication and to the minute timeliness is simply next level. ANA’s earliest beginnings can be traced back to the Japan Helicopter and Aeroplane Transports
Company which was founded in 1952. That name was later shortened to Nippon Helicopter, which is where ANA’s NH airline code came from. In 1955 they became All Nippon Airways Company and merged with Far East Airlines in 1958. Through the 1960s and 70s ANA grew their
Fleet and became the largest domestic carrier in the country- limited to doing so since the government owned Japan Airlines at the time had a monopoly on all international commercial routes until 1986. That same year they began flying to Guam, LAX and Washington Dulles.
In 1999 they joined the Star Alliance and by 2004 their profits exceeded JAL’s for the first time. Over the years they dabbled with other airlines as well- starting Air Asia Japan with Air Asia in 2011 only to transition that to Vanilla Air in 2013. They are also the owner of ANA Wings,
Air Nippon and Air Do and the largest shareholder of Peach, another low cost airline which Vanilla Air was folded into a few years ago. They also own 9.5% of Philippine Airlines- surprising- and 8.8% of Vietnam Airlines. Currently they have 202 passenger aircraft
In their fleet, 81 of which are 787s which they were the launch customer for. With those and their 61 more aircraft on order they fly to 38 international destinations as well as a whopping 50 domestic. Boarding began precisely on time and
Took no more than 20 minutes to fill the entire plane. That is helped by the fact that ANA’s new configuration 777-300ERs have just 212 seats with the 8 First Class and 64 Business Class seats taking up more than half of the plane. You can compare that to the domestic 777-300s
ANA used to operate with an insane 514 seats. Here’s your friendly reminder to click that like button, subscribe to the channel and share this video with friends and family. Those are truly the easiest ways- all free for you- to help the channel grow. If you’d like to
Support me further my Patreon is linked in the description below. Thanks very much in advance. As we head down the First Class only jetbridge, let’s take a look at today’s flight stats. Immediately upon boarding I knew that this flight was going to be different-
It was going to be quite special. The crew, I cannot say enough nice things about- more on them later. For now, let’s head to my seat- or as ANA calls it, The Suite- 2A. Finished in cool grays, dark wood tones, blues and purples, I think this is the sleekest cabin flying
These days, let’s take a look at the layout. This one is pretty easy to digest. There are a total of two rows in a 1-2-1 configuration for a total of 8 private suites each with it’s own door.
There are no bad seats here but in First Class I generally choose the 2nd row because the first row usually curves a smidgen at the front of the seat and what can I say, I want every square inch I can get. The seat itself is a very girthy 28
Inches wide leading to probably my favorite bed in the sky with a width of 31 inches and a length of 80 inches. The seats are based on the JAMCO Serenity Seat and were designed in conjunction with their new Business Class, The Room, by a
Five year collaboration between famed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and British designers Acumen. Here’s a quick peek at the business class which I am absolutely dying to try. The design of the cabins is inspired by Japanese Heritage and Western design principles and my favorite quote about the cabin is by Kengo Kuma who noted,
“The design process is just as much about what we decided to include as what we decided to omit.” That less is more design philosophy is what I think lead to such an understated elegant design. The seat has reading lights over each shoulder as well as a literature pocket and coat closet
On the aisle side. On the window side, we have the IFE remote, seat controls and electronic window controls. Each side of the seat also has it’s own storage cubby. Waiting at the seat when I arrived was an amenity
Kit as well as Sony Noise Canceling headphones sat on top of yet another storage space. There was also a pair of slippers, pajamas and cardigan. As you arrive to your seat the crew will offer to help you change into the slippers, but for
Me personally- well I can handle that myself. Under your windows are- guess what- two more storage cubbies with the one closer to you also housing a universal outlet, two USB ports, an HDMI port and headphone jack. I’ll point out that everything that looks like
Metal- is in fact metal. I say that because this suite is built like a stylish tank. Everything has weight to it, and all of the storage compartments have very satisfying latching mechanisms. I had some champagne and sparkling water as we waited on the ground for our push back
Slot- and the exploration continues. The area under the foot rest can store likely any reasonable sized carry on. For the tray table, just follow the instructions and pull that massive table towards you and it unfolds into a table which can serve two.
Speaking of big things, this is also the largest TV in the commercial airline skies at the moment at a whopping 43 inches. For the moving map, it was absolutely magnificent. Our flight was full in all classes today but you can see even with the doors open,
You still have quite a bit of privacy. Oh and for the shock of the day, there are also individual air vents. On a Japanese carrier, these are incredible to have since the cabins are usually kept quite warm. Here you can see the small closet and
Some views of the suite doors closed as well as the center seats divider. The safety video began and soon enough we pushed back. As we push back, I would like to officially award the ANA livery as the world’s most timelessly modern. This current livery first debuted in 1982 and the changes since then
Have been very minor- such as including the Inspiration of Japan titles and moving the position of the Japanese Flag. These are truly beautiful birds. I had no idea the livery had been around longer than I have. Ok, it is a beautiful day, so I’m going to be
Quite for a while. The taxi, airport stats, and take off are coming up. Just for today, to get you in the mood for an incredible meal service coming up, I’m not going to speed up the take off. Enjoy the beautiful views of Tokyo as we turn and head north.
Soon after the crew were released I was brought a hot refreshing towel and the food and drink menus for today’s flight. Of course, I had to start with some Hibiki 21. And yes I drink it on the rocks (because it’s better). Let’s sort through some
Of the other comfort items on board. First up the throw pillow. It’s a really nice high quality memory foam pillow which is the perfect size to lean on since the seat itself is so wide. Next up is- sorry Etihad- my new favorite blanket in the air.
This thing felt like a hug from a thousand lambs while swimming through clouds in a cotton candy factory. Hard to believe it’s cotton- in a heartbeat I would have guessed high end cashmere. The Amenity Kit itself is from Globe Trotter- also the name of one of my Patreon Tiers… just saying…
Inside you’ll find products from The Ginza as well as an assortment of ANA branded comfort items. Male passengers also got a bottle of Varon Men’s Skincare. First Class passengers receive a voucher for Wifi service as well as Sony Noise Canceling head
Phones, by far the best in the sky I’ve had. The slippers and the cardigan were kind of standard issue for a Japanese carrier- though this cardigan in particular did feel quite a bit newer than any other I’ve gotten on board. The pajamas though were actually really nice.
As long as the Pajamas have an open or openable neck line, then I’m a fan- it didn’t hurt that these were really nice quality as well. That was a lot. But we’re just getting started. Time for the food. When filming these courses
I don’t think I considered how long it would take to describe them- they’re all so complex. We started with a four part amuse. Marinated Shrimp with Aurora Sauce, Pumpkin Blanc-manger Style with Dried Mushroom, Smoked Duck with Eggplant Sauce and the ANA Signature stick.
To simplify things a bit, let’s just assume that each thing I ate was really good as a baseline. The exceptional bits I’ll call out further. Tables were set, here is the full food menu. This is about when I realized, this was not a normal flight- this was flying. This was
Turning into a masterclass in the art of flying and the crew were the ones guiding the way. I paired the first couple of courses- I went with the Japanese Cuisine- with a glass of chilled sake. In my mind, for some reason I was holding back thinking, well I already had two Hibikis,
Let me not be greedy and go straight to Krug. But then I saw my neighbor did just that, so the gloves came off after that. Here is the full drink menu. It’s extensive. Like, well you’ll see. Any red prices are average US retail prices at the
Time of the flight- I added those to the graphic to give you an idea of the stock of wine on board. I really can’t explain how much I appreciate an airline that celebrates their hometown products. I’ll tell you a secret, I recently flew Japan Airlines in First Class as well
And their selection just doesn’t come close. I love how the most expensive things on the menu are just listed as if they were any old soft drink. I think a bit of info about the Hibikis
Would have been nice though. Note that the 21 year is only on the New York, London and Frankfurt services and other cities get the 17 year. Ok, here we go. I’m going to pronounce things wrong, fair warning. Top left is the Sakizuke or starter.
Today it’s shine muscat, millet wheat gluten and tomato with tofu paste. This was intriguing. The Zensai below it were. Japanese Tiger Prawn Sushi, Simmer Sweet Potato in Syrup- incredible, Roast Beef, also incredible, Japanese Omelet with Whitebait and Picked Salmon Roe with Soy and Yuzu,
One of the most surprisingly refreshing bites I’ve ever had. Next course was the Owan or clear soup with produce. This was Pike Conger with Kudzu Starch and wild fiddlehead wrapped in deep fried tofu and yuzu. The keyword here is probably delicate,
But for me it just came off as bland. Next is the prettiest dish of the day, the Mukozuke or Sashimi Plate with Kep cured sea bream and sesame tofu. The sea bream with beautifully clean and the sesame tofu was surprisingly luxurious in some way.
Let me mention there was a slight miscommunication which means the rest of my dishes came out a bit out of order, which was my fault. The dish on the right is Takiawase or simmered treats with Turnip and conger eel. Top left is grilled Matsutake Mushroom and
Marinated mizuna green and vinegared lotus root in a green vinegar sauce. I’m just happy to say Matsutake for the first time in my life after having practically grown up watching Iron Chef. The main dish was Abalone, sea urchin, eggplant, taro and manganji pepper with
Grated winter melon sauce and wasabi. That sauce, admittedly odd looking, was the star. Finally the pickles, miso soup and steamed rice. I switched to bubbles at this point and by now the vintage Krug was gone so I had to slum it with the grande cuvee. I don’t
Blame everyone else for finishing the 2004. For dessert I asked for one of the western options instead and chose the pistachio souffle which was the perfect ending. And finally since more is more, some chocolates. So I’m usually not a whiskey person. I’ll enjoy
A glass but I don’t love it. The Hibiki though, I loved and wondered if my palate was changing or if it was that good so I asked for a bit of Blue Label just to compare and I can say unequivocally, the Hibiki 21 really just is that good.
For entertainment on board, the selection is just okay. There were around 150 movies in total- obviously plenty to keep most entertained, but not thousands of titles like Emirates has, which is fine because all I wanted to watch was this incredible moving map.
There were also two on board cameras with some pretty cool overlays to enjoy the ride. The bathrooms are spacious but stocked pretty basically. Surely anything you need is in your kit or the crew can give- I just wish they had a nicer soap. Let’s call that a nano complaint.
While I was in the bathroom the crew made up my suite into a bed for me. This is truly the life. This massive bed, with the giant tv and the doors for privacy- I was quite a happy camper for many hours which I donated to Hibiki.
Some complain this seat is too hard as a mattress, personally I disagree since I like firm mattresses but I can see what they’re saying. There’s a thin Seat protector and then a really cozy duvet as well. Believe it or not, I actually used the duvet while sleeping, it got chilly!
I woke up somewhere over the Bering sea to a beautiful sunset and for some ungodly reason was feeling a bit peckish. There is an extensive selection of dishes you can order at any time throughout the flight. Some are snacks, some are small hot bits and some are
Full meals. I went with the Beef Hamburger with Teriyaki Sauce first followed by a chicken Udon. This burger. Hold your judgment. This plane Jane looking burger was absolutely insane. It was like a flavor bomb. Hiding under the patty were a few microgreens and
The teriyaki sauce. It was good enough to make me laugh a bit with that first bite. The chicken udon was good too but frankly nothing could have followed that burger. Transitioning to New York time, I started with many Iced Americanos which were really good.
Let me talk about the service. Frankly, when it comes to first class products, I am not the expert. At the time of writing this I’ve flown I think around seven first class products. Besides this flight, they’ve all fallen into one of two categories. On one side of
Things we have the flights which had incredible service, but it was exactly as expected. My Singapore Suites and one of my Emirates First Class flights are perfect examples of this. They are everything you’d want and more, but it’s you sitting in your seat, being served.
The other kind of experience I’ve had has been this odd ‘too cool for school’ kind of experience. I don’t know how to describe it other than a kind of bro-ey vibe. Like, yes you’re our most special passenger, and I am our most special flight attendant and unless you tell me otherwise
I’m going to assume you’re enjoying everything. Just look at the two of us being cool together. I hope someone else tells me I’m not crazy in the comments because this has happened to me twice now. Anyway, not important- back to ANA. In first class there are two kinds of passengers.
There are regular fliers and there are special occasion fliers. I think the likes of Singapore Airlines like to make everyone feel like a regular flier, like- you definitely paid full fare cash for this ticket and you probably do it monthly so of course we are going to
Treat you like gold- when in reality half of the cabin paid with points or upgraded at the gate. On ANA, the crew made it an occasion. In their own poised and somewhat reserved way, it was very clear that their entire purpose (yes, besides safety) was to make this flight
As perfectly special as possible. There was no pretention. There was no acting. There was no pandering. It was just genuine hospitality. All eight of us in this cabin were incredibly well looked after from the very moment we boarded until we were off of the plane. It was as if
They were hosting a dinner party at their house and we were all invited- and slept over- and asked a bedtime story- and for breakfast. I genuinely think this is the closest I will ever come to flying in the “good old days” when cabin crew were known for hosting
Premium class guests in the same way. This flight was certainly a special occasion to begin with, but the crew are the ones that made this the best flight I’ve ever had. The food didn’t hurt either. Time for breakfast. I had a very odd, but very delicious and very
Very very rich version of Eggs Benedict with Mimolette Cheese sauce and grilled bacon. In reality, we can call this a bacon steak. Served alongside some bread and pastries and followed up with an exceptionally beautiful fruit plate. Before I knew it we were approaching Poughkeepsie
And about ready to turn south for my favorite approach into JFK. Following the Hudson down, crossing over Manhattan with views of JFK and Idlewild in the distance before looping around south of Long Island to land on runway 31R- a very lucky runway for me to land on which
I’ll explain in a bit. For now, please enjoy the views on another beautiful day. And then, it was over. We had the quickest taxi to our gate in Terminal 7 that I could have ever imagined which I was thrilled about since my
Next flight was scheduled to take off in 2 short hours and in that time I needed to enter the US, clear customs, take the train to another terminal and get through security. The second I stepped off that plane I hustled my way to Terminal 5. Here’s a fun fact for
The road. I originally meant for this video to be light on narration- but there was just too much good stuff to talk about! This experience was incredible and I’m so thankful for it and I hope you not only enjoyed it but I hope I did
It justice. If you did like this video, please be sure to click the like button, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss out on any of my videos which I post twice a week. I’ll see you next time on Jetblue to Cancun-
Talk about a wake up call of 13 hours of this! Oh and as always, thanks for watching until the end.
Watch this video if you want to see what the full ANA First Class experience is like on their 777-300ER. Their brand new The Suite first class product is one of the most beautiful in the sky and the service and food matches that style and precision perfectly. This is a trip report I will not forget, ever. Truly, the best flight of my life.
🎥 In this video:
-Haneda International Airport
-ANA The Suite Lounge
-Haneda Airport Information
-ANA Background History
-Boarding & Flight Stats
-Detailed Seat (and bed) Tour
-Three FULL Meal Services
-Detailed Menus with Wine Prices
-$1300 per Bottle Hibiki 21!
-Thoughts About Incredible ANA Service
-Gorgeous Take off & Landing Views
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Class: SGN-SIN-HND SQ Economy, HND-JFK ANA First
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Transiting through Tokyo Haneda
01:16 ANA SUITE Lounge Tour
04:10 Haneda Airport Layout
05:45 Terminal 3 Departures
06:52 Our Gate & Apron Views
07:35 ANA International Network
08:06 Boarding Begins, Flight Stats
08:44 First Impressions On Board
09:17 Cabin Layout Graphic
09:53 Full Detailed Seat Tour & Welcome Champagne
13:50 Full Privacy Suite w/ Doors
14:30 MASSIVE 43” TV
15:17 Push Back & Taxi to Runway
17:47 Spool up, Take off, Airport Stats, Tokyo Views
21:09 Exploring All Amenities on Board (& Hibiki 21!)
24:16 Meal Service Begins
24:36 Full Food Menu
25:19 Full Drink Menu with Retail Reference Prices
26:04 Incredible Japanese Meal Service
28:56 In Flight Entertainment
29:30 First Class Bathroom
29:46 Turned Down (Bed) Suite
31:15 Mid Flight Snack Service
34:32 Pre Landing Breakfast Service
35:37 Approach & Descent into New York JFK
38:01 Landing at JFK
40:58 The Flip Flop Score
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42 Comments
Great video Kev. Without having any knowledge about the Japanese, cus I haven’t been to Japan yet, my feeling is that these people are very friendly and welcoming in general. You’ve have just been caught by the Japanese friendliness 😁🙏🇩🇰
Your editing skills are great! Thanks for the amazing content!
Amazing review Kevin! Absolutely loved it, you're so blunt, positive and negative on your reviews, but not pretentious and just complaining like some other reviewers. This was great to see you enjoying your journey so much, thank you for taking us along!
Sorry you have to fly to trash like NYC. Stay in Asia.
Can I ask how you got this long of an itinerary to show up on lifemiles???
Sounds like you drunk the cash price in Hibiki. Lets call it a moneymaker redemption.
Auto correct Kevin sorry 😞😐
What a neat video! My favorite part of your video is definitely on the airplane. I will definitely choose ANA when I go to Tokyo.
excellent
great video to watch
I flew first class for the very first time in my life and it was on ANA The Suite between HND-ORD and it was the best experience I’ve ever had, I am planning on doing it again in 2025. this year I have LH F on 747-8 and SQ F Suite on A380 planned. I think I am hooked now 😅
I would love to hear how to find the flight.
I have to say, I really liked your non-rushed review. You allowed the video a chance to breathe, and you gave plenty of time to showcase the flight, and the experience.
Hi
How did u search for this flight on using lifemiles?
Right! Lol
EXCELLENT video, great (minimalist) narration, terrific graphics (maps, etc.). (And great editing and 4K too. Wow). Thank you! Just subscribed.
Looks like Business class on most other airlines!!!
can you keep all of the accessories?
Will you make a video on how to book these itineraries?
I flew back and forth to Japan from Vancouver a couple of months ago with ANA in Premium Economy.
You can't go wrong flying with them.
do yu get the drinks and food FREE? ….🤣
Im flying First class on ANA soon,,, looking forward to it after seeing this video!
The pillow at the lounge. There happens to be one particular country where travelers take whatever they can. It is a pity since this had an effect on hotel amenities to be downgraded as well.
Thanks!
Just long.
For all wondering about the actual cost, it is about $20K (searched in ANA website in March 2024, JFK to Tokyo roundtrip)
Wow I’m impressed with your drinking ability on a plane when the effects of alcohol are intensified. That flight seems super and the Krug !!!!
God knows how I have missed out on your videos. For me, you are up there with my top 3 of this genre on content creators. Nice. Subbed. Note to others – This is what a review/report should look like.
You are not crazy in the comments
I WOULD NOT HAVE LIKED THE FOOD OFFERINGS (AT ALL)! I would have preferred a standard filet, etc.— was that a choice?
Looking forward to the day I can finally nab this award flight, will be trying to in the next few weeks, but don't have much hope in getting it. That said, Haneda airport is fantastic and highly recommend it over Narita. Also, if you happen to be flying delta to/out of Haneda, definitely check out their Skyclub, it is on the small side, but is by far the nicest lounge I have been to, mainly due to the customer service.
Wonderful that you’re uncompensated , pay out of pocket – not trying to be an influencer
I don't understand how you used Avianca to book a flight from Japan. I can't even pull up japan on their website's flight search
Flew JFK-NRT round trip in F in 2020 before world shutdown. It was amazing.
I used to work for the FAA in NY metro and I never realized what a beautiful approach that was.
I can never fly business class again! 😩😩😩
I flew both Singapore and ANA long hauls, both were exceptional but in my opinion NH's service was a notch above SQ.
❤❤when I fly love the lou ge and duty free have great food sweet cake
You have a talent for describing Japanese hospitality exceptionally well.
From the end of March 2024, most ANA international flights at Haneda airport will operate from Terminal 2, which has a designated first-class check-in and larger lounges.
Starting next year, all ANA international flights will depart from Terminal 2.
Psssshhh…If I had a choice to fly ANA or Emirates, it's ANA all the time. The service and perfessionalism of the ANA crews and workers is unmatched.
I love ANA. They have the most attentive cabin crew in the sky. I've subscribed!
Post Covid it’s been worst. Last 8 months AC, KLM, Air France, Cathay to European and Asian destinations and the food was subpar on all of them.
And try to book flights that won’t be cancelled or rescheduled. If that’s not enough they are often delayed and you end up having to grab a meal before boarding because on evening flights you won’t get dinner until near midnight.