Used to fly the A380 regularly with Air France from JFK-CDG and I vividly remember my mom taking her first A380 flight with me (she has a fear of flying) and mentioning that it was the first time she had no fear whatsoever since not only is it so quiet, but its hard to tell when you are even taking off since the true size of the aircraft. A truly wonderful plane to experience. Before AF retired them, I would only book 380 flights.
The way ANA is facilitating the boarding from the upstairs lounge directly to to the A380s upper deck is just amazing - this is how Airbus designers must have imagined the customer experience. Also, I wasn't aware of the large passenger volume on the route...
Oh, believe the volume. I'm in Waikiki right now, and they are everywhere. The A380 shown in the vid was at the gate when the HA flight I was on arrived at about 9:30 in the morning.
Some airports in the world are great because they have iconic architecture (like Singapore, Doha, or the walkways in Paris). Honolulu, though, is great as it's one of the few that really bring local culture into its design. You'll know, from almost every camera shot, where in the world you are.
I flew on the ANA A380 HNL-NRT pre-pandemic. Enjoyed the experience. Where NRT is concerned, I remember when it was the primary airport for international flights. The rail system is efficient and was (my) mode of transportation back in the 1990's, so the hour ride meant 60 more minutes to enjoy scenery.
Totally! Although I usually sleep on that train ride. But now, I do try to avoid connecting between the two airports when possible, just to save me some time
12:12, I think they have air vents on the lower deck. I could be wrong, some airlines have or don't have air vent on both upper and lower deck on different airlines.
I want to try this route though. Delta has a flight to Haneda as well too. Also if you're flying US domestic route on united to the main land you can enter this lounge with Star Alliance Gold status I believe. Also Premium Economy passengers get lounge access on ANA and JAL
I flew the same flights from HNL to NRT and back earlier this month in business class. I enjoyed every minute of it. I could've flown from LAX, but instead decided to fly from HNL just to fly on the "flying honu." If I had one complaint, I would say the cabin temperature on the return flight was too hot. Maybe it was that comforter. But that aside, I loved both flights. Service was great as was the food!
Great blog as always. A bit different from Westray to Pappa Westray. I’ve just flown British Airways A380. The BA lounge at BHD boards from the lounge and I boarded a Lufthansa 747 to Dubai direct from the buisiness class lounge in Frankfurt. I think BA does direct lounge boarding in Boston too
@@PatrickSheaAviation It's safer with thr shoulder belt. Alternatively, if it doesn't come with one, select a rear-facing seat. The US Air Force C17, when ferrying troops, has all seats facing the tail of the plane. That's the safest configuration.
I’m surprised not a single Poke’ type of meal was offered since this plane was leaving HNL/HI. I like your videos, not to short, not to long. You put out the positive and put out the negative. And I like the fact you don’t nit-pick the heck outta the downside to it. Keep it up 🤙🏽
that lounge is indeed impressive. "slippers designed i guess for ppl with hot toes" you kill me lol. anorher nice take off/climb (those clouds!) despite window frame. so indeed when WILL all wifi be free??#fairquestion. so how does one exactly "vibe on Tchaikovsky?!" obviously not with head banging motions ha! so that gap when the seat is flat would bug my back (hopefully the padding helped) and what is it with planes w/o air vents? anyway another awesome YT moment with this one. really dig your take off and landing captures. am slowly going thru the Ones series and savouring each
Thanks man! Glad you’re enjoying them! “Vibing to Tchaikovsky” in this case was just eyes closed and swaying back and forth to the music with a glass of wine. It was definitely an experience 🤣
As usual, great, detailed trip report!! I'd like to start seeing you fly some of the lesser known airlines as you did when you went to Mongolia. Keep up the great work!!
I’ve got some of those coming up actually that I’m super excited for! But I couldn’t resist the chance to fly this specific rare A380 when I found it on a good deal
Hey Partrick! I love your channel! Very informative and very entertaining too. You have a great voice for narration, and I love your colorful word combos. I loved your description of one of the planes bathrooms as "Perfectly Boring" LOL. Keep those vids coming. THANKYOU!!!
@@PatrickSheaAviation That anticipates my question about aircraft scheduling since they have 3 aircraft. By doing it the way you stated they can even out the hours on each one, and still have the ability to substitute another 380 in case of a mechanical.
Great report as always Patrick. 😊 I love flying the A380. You’re right about how quiet it is. Just a comment about the meals. Would you have prefered two full meals or were you happy with the lunch plus snack? Looking forward to your next instalment!
I was happy with the food given. I honestly usually end up being too full to finish meals since I don’t typically eat a ton, but I’m not sure exactly what others would prefer
I wonder if that A380 was used for domestic flights a few days ago. It's common for Japan to use 747s to fly short routes during major holidays because they're all PACKED 100% the entire way!
Besides travelling to Iran to fly classic planes or doing the United Airlines Island Hopper, a flight on ANA's A380 is real high on my avgeek bucket list. ANA was my favorite airline growing up as a kid obsessed with travel in Japan and the service is so unique. The aircraft is so nicely decorated inside and out, to set the scene for Hawaii. I have flown on A380s 4 times and after 8 years, will fly on one again this December with Asiana. I don't remember thinking much of it apart from how cool sitting on the upper deck was. As time went on, started to consume more aviation content as I went into my teenage years and especially during COVID time, I became more aware of the praise the A380 gets from passengers. Having just got off an A350 flight, I can't help but think whether that hype is justified. The A350 is also very quiet, smooth and spacious, but I don't ever hear people say they would pay a premium or go out of their way to book a flight on the A350. I guess the A380's special status is held in higher regard amongst travelers. I guess I'll find out in a few months time.
Love your content, video editing and narrative voice. ANA lounge at HNL surely must be the best lounge there. I first flew the A380 in January 2008, just over 2 months after the aircraft type launched commercial service with Singapore Airlines on the world's first A380 route - SIN-SYD. Since then in 15 years, I've flown British Airways, Qantas, Malaysian, and Thai Airways A380 flights.
It's really a pity that the 747 is gone, and the a380 is getting rarer. Hope the recent record load factors will be enough to convince most operators to keep it in the sky for longer beyond 2030. It's a shame when airline economics kills innovation in aviation. As it is, to see the future of aviation, you need to go to a museum (for the Concord).
Totally, if only we could keep older, “antique” airplanes flying somehow for people wanting to try them out. Hopefully the A380 will be retained by more airlines for a bit longer
@@fezabaydur2821 I can look into that, maybe posting them separately for people who are interested, since typically the longer the video is, the worse it performs
@@PatrickSheaAviation It’s honestly comparable to Luton or Abu Dhabi (pre-Midfield terminal). Maybe could considered be one step above Old Mumbai Airport. THAT’S how awful it is.
I was on the same plane but flew also on business class but from Narita to Honolulu and I have to say I enjoyed it but one thing I don't understand they gotten cheap on the amenity kits and no hot towels...even on my entire trip all business on ana from Asia to USA and back I can't say I fly them again. Compared to other Asian carriers such as Starlux cx SQ Korean and even JAL ana ain't my favourite...only one of their business class but also no hot towels is their Room on their 777-300er
Excellent trip report Patrick from what I can see they are five-star skytrax carrier just like their fellow Star Alliance partners Eva Air Singapore Airlines and across Sea of Japan South Korea Asiana Airlines. My family only My Father's Side chooses ANA for LAX to MNL via NRT/HND while my mothers side uses PR LAX-MNL which includes the B777-3F6/ER you flew on RP-C7774/RP-C7775. You should have domestic lounge access since ANA recognizes your Mileage Plus Star Alliance Gold status. Better option is actually ANA Mileage Club Star Alliance gold status over Mileage Plus because you can access United clubs like San Francisco Newark airport terminals A and C in addition to ANA lounges for domestic Japan travel. Regarding EWR Terminal C United Clubs you are going to encounter polish German Swiss and Austrian Miles and More HON Circle status members there.
Thanks! And yes Star gold passengers do have lounge access but are only allowed to board from the lounge if they have a business or first class ticket. Otherwise they have to go back downstairs for boarding
What is a more sustainable packaging than the thin, clear plastic wrap ANA uses? Sorry, you lost me on the full pronunciation of ANA's acronym. Why not always use the acronym ANA instead of risking your street "cred" with a bungled Japanese pronunciation attempt Done mutiple times? Or, did someone set you up to look foolish? Lesson learned?
There are all kinds of compostable packaging options that can be used. I also think that as long as things are being cleaned and replaced each flight that they don’t necessarily need to package everything
Used to fly the A380 regularly with Air France from JFK-CDG and I vividly remember my mom taking her first A380 flight with me (she has a fear of flying) and mentioning that it was the first time she had no fear whatsoever since not only is it so quiet, but its hard to tell when you are even taking off since the true size of the aircraft. A truly wonderful plane to experience. Before AF retired them, I would only book 380 flights.
Those are some great benefits to the A380! I unfortunately never got to fly the AF A380, but always did want to try it out on that route
The way ANA is facilitating the boarding from the upstairs lounge directly to to the A380s upper deck is just amazing - this is how Airbus designers must have imagined the customer experience. Also, I wasn't aware of the large passenger volume on the route...
Totally love the lounge boarding! It’s an extra perk if you can find good value business class seats on this route which can be a bit tough
Oh, believe the volume. I'm in Waikiki right now, and they are everywhere. The A380 shown in the vid was at the gate when the HA flight I was on arrived at about 9:30 in the morning.
Great report, great plane! The A380 turtle makes the huge A380 look cute, I like that a lot.
Yes! I love it!
Some airports in the world are great because they have iconic architecture (like Singapore, Doha, or the walkways in Paris). Honolulu, though, is great as it's one of the few that really bring local culture into its design. You'll know, from almost every camera shot, where in the world you are.
Totally agree! That is a special thing with Hawaiian airports
ANA just started flying their orange Honu livery in mid October. Nice surprise to see it fly over.
Hey Patrick, I enjoyed your flight reports which are detailed, informative. Looking forward to more.
Thanks man! Glad you’re enjoying them!
I just got back yesterday on aboard Qantas A380 Buisness class from Sydney to Lax and there is nothing quiet like flying aboard the A380 so awesome
The Qantas a380 is a definite bucket list of mine!
I flew on the ANA A380 HNL-NRT pre-pandemic. Enjoyed the experience. Where NRT is concerned, I remember when it was the primary airport for international flights. The rail system is efficient and was (my) mode of transportation back in the 1990's, so the hour ride meant 60 more minutes to enjoy scenery.
Totally! Although I usually sleep on that train ride. But now, I do try to avoid connecting between the two airports when possible, just to save me some time
15:44 flew AF A380 Jnb-Cdg.
Upperdeck economy in the cabin top/back.
Private cabin
Awesome! I love the upper deck economy class!
12:12, I think they have air vents on the lower deck. I could be wrong, some airlines have or don't have air vent on both upper and lower deck on different airlines.
I want to try this route though. Delta has a flight to Haneda as well too. Also if you're flying US domestic route on united to the main land you can enter this lounge with Star Alliance Gold status I believe. Also Premium Economy passengers get lounge access on ANA and JAL
Always amazed by the review that you post! Thank you for posting these.
I flew the same flights from HNL to NRT and back earlier this month in business class. I enjoyed every minute of it. I could've flown from LAX, but instead decided to fly from HNL just to fly on the "flying honu." If I had one complaint, I would say the cabin temperature on the return flight was too hot. Maybe it was that comforter. But that aside, I loved both flights. Service was great as was the food!
I agree with the temperature! I was definitely hot and the lack of air vents didn’t help, but other than that the flight was great
Great blog as always. A bit different from Westray to Pappa Westray. I’ve just flown British Airways A380. The BA lounge at BHD boards from the lounge and I boarded a Lufthansa 747 to Dubai direct from the buisiness class lounge in Frankfurt. I think BA does direct lounge boarding in Boston too
Pretty sure Lufthansa does the same in Boston too.
Thanks! It sounds like BA has lounge boarding in a number of places, like SFO as well. I’ll have to try one of those out
Thanks for your unbiased reviews Patrick
Thanks!
Yes I did from yvr to lhr british airways I liked it alot since the upstairs and the double decker plane
I Like The Livery To ANA 3 A380.Great Trip Report
Thanks! They do have a great livery for their A380
Another banger! Love it!
Thanks man!
lets goooo, great video!
Thanks homie!
Interesting to note that the biz seat doesn't come with the shoulder seat belt and airbags around the lap belt.
Yup, I’ve only seen the air bags on some select carriers
@@PatrickSheaAviation It's safer with thr shoulder belt. Alternatively, if it doesn't come with one, select a rear-facing seat. The US Air Force C17, when ferrying troops, has all seats facing the tail of the plane. That's the safest configuration.
TK's lounge at IAD has its own boarding door through the lounge.
Good to know! I’ll have to check it our
Hey, I love your videos and I like that you also show the airports for us because not many flight reviewers do that. Thank you.😊
Thanks! I always enjoyed the entire experience so I try to include it all. Glad you enjoyed it
I’m surprised not a single Poke’ type of meal was offered since this plane was leaving HNL/HI.
I like your videos, not to short, not to long. You put out the positive and put out the negative. And I like the fact you don’t nit-pick the heck outta the downside to it.
Keep it up 🤙🏽
I would have loved a poke option! Thanks man!
Great review. Indeed the A380 is the quietest plane I've ever flown. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
that lounge is indeed impressive. "slippers designed i guess for ppl with hot toes" you kill me lol. anorher nice take off/climb (those clouds!) despite window frame. so indeed when WILL all wifi be free??#fairquestion. so how does one exactly "vibe on Tchaikovsky?!" obviously not with head banging motions ha! so that gap when the seat is flat would bug my back (hopefully the padding helped) and what is it with planes w/o air vents? anyway another awesome YT moment with this one. really dig your take off and landing captures. am slowly going thru the Ones series and savouring each
Thanks man! Glad you’re enjoying them! “Vibing to Tchaikovsky” in this case was just eyes closed and swaying back and forth to the music with a glass of wine. It was definitely an experience 🤣
As usual, great, detailed trip report!! I'd like to start seeing you fly some of the lesser known airlines as you did when you went to Mongolia. Keep up the great work!!
I’ve got some of those coming up actually that I’m super excited for! But I couldn’t resist the chance to fly this specific rare A380 when I found it on a good deal
Hey Partrick!
I love your channel! Very informative and very entertaining too. You have a great voice for narration, and I love your colorful word combos. I loved your description of one of the planes bathrooms as "Perfectly Boring" LOL. Keep those vids coming. THANKYOU!!!
Ha! Thanks man!
Aloha, Mahalo for visiting Honolulu my city.
I miss flying the A380 business class from SFO to Paris on AirFrance. Sad they never really 'took off'.....
Yea… I never got to fly on the AF A380, but was always intrigued by the upper deck economy class
nice trip report video with All Nippon Airways
Thanks man!
I saw the orange one in NRT in July
Super cool. They got the three colors alternating on the 2 daily HNL flights
@@PatrickSheaAviation That anticipates my question about aircraft scheduling since they have 3 aircraft. By doing it the way you stated they can even out the hours on each one, and still have the ability to substitute another 380 in case of a mechanical.
Great review! I hope you get to try ANA's "The Room" Business Class soon! It would be a great comparison with this business class seat.
I agree! I’m trying to find some good redemptions with my PAL miles!
Great video. I’ll be sitting in 13A so your video is helpful. 1 correction: Diamond Head is a crater not a mountain. 🤙🏽
Great report as always Patrick. 😊 I love flying the A380. You’re right about how quiet it is. Just a comment about the meals. Would you have prefered two full meals or were you happy with the lunch plus snack?
Looking forward to your next instalment!
I was happy with the food given. I honestly usually end up being too full to finish meals since I don’t typically eat a ton, but I’m not sure exactly what others would prefer
I wonder if that A380 was used for domestic flights a few days ago. It's common for Japan to use 747s to fly short routes during major holidays because they're all PACKED 100% the entire way!
As far as I can tell, these only have flown between Narita and Honolulu
Very good video 👍 lots of details wc is how in-flight vlogs should be
Thanks man! I appreciate it
Great video, Patrick and well researched. I look forward to many more.❤️✈️
Thank you!
You make Nippon sound like capone[as in al capone!]
Besides travelling to Iran to fly classic planes or doing the United Airlines Island Hopper, a flight on ANA's A380 is real high on my avgeek bucket list. ANA was my favorite airline growing up as a kid obsessed with travel in Japan and the service is so unique. The aircraft is so nicely decorated inside and out, to set the scene for Hawaii. I have flown on A380s 4 times and after 8 years, will fly on one again this December with Asiana. I don't remember thinking much of it apart from how cool sitting on the upper deck was.
As time went on, started to consume more aviation content as I went into my teenage years and especially during COVID time, I became more aware of the praise the A380 gets from passengers. Having just got off an A350 flight, I can't help but think whether that hype is justified. The A350 is also very quiet, smooth and spacious, but I don't ever hear people say they would pay a premium or go out of their way to book a flight on the A350. I guess the A380's special status is held in higher regard amongst travelers. I guess I'll find out in a few months time.
Iran is totally a bucket list of mine! The A380 is a ton of fun, and I hope you enjoy your journey in December!
@@PatrickSheaAviation Cheers man, safe and happy travels! You're such a lucky guy1
Love your content, video editing and narrative voice. ANA lounge at HNL surely must be the best lounge there. I first flew the A380 in January 2008, just over 2 months after the aircraft type launched commercial service with Singapore Airlines on the world's first A380 route - SIN-SYD. Since then in 15 years, I've flown British Airways, Qantas, Malaysian, and Thai Airways A380 flights.
I do think the ANA lounge is the best lounge at HNL personally. Fun times on the a380!
Hi Patrick! How are you bro ? nice video again, nice video again, keep safe always😀 God bless
Thanks man!
Imagine you are a golfer and hit your driver a bit too well and the ball hits an a380. Must be a fun feeling 😂
That's an expensive shank...
The Boeing 747 is also kinda 2 stories
It's really a pity that the 747 is gone, and the a380 is getting rarer. Hope the recent record load factors will be enough to convince most operators to keep it in the sky for longer beyond 2030. It's a shame when airline economics kills innovation in aviation. As it is, to see the future of aviation, you need to go to a museum (for the Concord).
Totally, if only we could keep older, “antique” airplanes flying somehow for people wanting to try them out. Hopefully the A380 will be retained by more airlines for a bit longer
The A380 will be around for many years to come.
I saw that! Looks like since this flight, a couple airlines have committed to keeping them around for a while
I hate it when youtubers fast forward the takeoff which is the best part videos
Yes, but if I left in the full takeoff and landing my videos would be like 2 hours long
@@PatrickSheaAviation If you add 2 minutes of takeoff it would only increase video length only by 2 minutes
@@fezabaydur2821 I can look into that, maybe posting them separately for people who are interested, since typically the longer the video is, the worse it performs
I love ANA
It was great! This was my first time flying with them and I loved it
@@PatrickSheaAviation i am collecting miles with ana i will fly next year with them
31:58 - You will HATE Narita T3, it's like a third-world BUS STATION.
It does seem like the budget airlines terminal, so I would assume it would be a bit less than T1 and 2
@@PatrickSheaAviation It’s honestly comparable to Luton or Abu Dhabi (pre-Midfield terminal). Maybe could considered be one step above Old Mumbai Airport. THAT’S how awful it is.
The worst international airport: Paris (CDG)
I was on the same plane but flew also on business class but from Narita to Honolulu and I have to say I enjoyed it but one thing I don't understand they gotten cheap on the amenity kits and no hot towels...even on my entire trip all business on ana from Asia to USA and back I can't say I fly them again. Compared to other Asian carriers such as Starlux cx SQ Korean and even JAL ana ain't my favourite...only one of their business class but also no hot towels is their Room on their 777-300er
Interesting…. I do want to test out “The Room” from Narita to SFO at some point
Excellent trip report Patrick from what I can see they are five-star skytrax carrier just like their fellow Star Alliance partners Eva Air Singapore Airlines and across Sea of Japan South Korea Asiana Airlines. My family only My Father's Side chooses ANA for LAX to MNL via NRT/HND while my mothers side uses PR LAX-MNL which includes the B777-3F6/ER you flew on RP-C7774/RP-C7775. You should have domestic lounge access since ANA recognizes your Mileage Plus Star Alliance Gold status. Better option is actually ANA Mileage Club Star Alliance gold status over Mileage Plus because you can access United clubs like San Francisco Newark airport terminals A and C in addition to ANA lounges for domestic Japan travel. Regarding EWR Terminal C United Clubs you are going to encounter polish German Swiss and Austrian Miles and More HON Circle status members there.
You cannot rely on the ratings of Skytrax as the airlines actually pay for them.
@mindwalk2007 Get it now and you can see the customer complaints in some reviews
Thanks! And yes Star gold passengers do have lounge access but are only allowed to board from the lounge if they have a business or first class ticket. Otherwise they have to go back downstairs for boarding
Not pronounced Nip-pone..
It's Nip-Pahn. Thank you.
The ba lounge at sfo let’s you board from the gate. Just flew club world a couple months ago
Good to know. I’ll have to check it out one days
Hawaii seems like a great way to break up a trip to Tokyo, especially if one cannot fly in a premium cabin.
Totally! And economy on the A380 is the best economy!
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Me again; sorry. The reef runway was actually built to prevent the departing aircraft from flying over downtown Honolulu (or into it). Fact check?
That was one of the main reasons for it, yes.
aviation.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Reef-Runway-First-in-Airport-Design.pdf
I believe your mattress pad is upside down. 🤷🏻♂️
Interesting. I was just following the lead of people around me
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It is pronounced all nippon not nippown
That's just a American thing the always elongate their vowels yogurt/yoogurt and my favourite worscestershire sauce pronounced wusestischer
I’m convinced Worcestershire sauce was invented just to torture those with American accents 🤣
Sorry I couldn't watch passed 30 seconds rowt again sorry why not do it in french
Why would I do it French? I speak English and this route is from America to Japan 🤨🤨
Your video is good but you need to make it shorter like 15 minutes or so as most people don’t have time to watch 30 minutes long video.
I try, but that just isn’t enough time to cover everything curb to curb
On the phone? Talk english....
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What is a more sustainable packaging than the thin, clear plastic wrap ANA uses? Sorry, you lost me on the full pronunciation of ANA's acronym. Why not always use the acronym ANA instead of risking your street "cred" with a bungled Japanese pronunciation attempt Done mutiple times? Or, did someone set you up to look foolish? Lesson learned?
There are all kinds of compostable packaging options that can be used. I also think that as long as things are being cleaned and replaced each flight that they don’t necessarily need to package everything