ANA "Old" First Class: Worth It?! Flying 11 Hours In The Square | SFO ✈️ NRT | Boeing 777-300ER

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @chewie94116
    @chewie94116 4 місяці тому +7

    I LOVE ANA. They are one of the best in my opinion.

  • @balloonpark
    @balloonpark 3 місяці тому +1

    4:05 I would recommend looking into a travel router for these situations. The router can be the one device to use the code and it can re-broadcast the wifi to all your other devices.

  • @chewie94116
    @chewie94116 4 місяці тому +3

    (6:25) Excellent choice on the Japanese meal!!!

  • @m3dj
    @m3dj 4 місяці тому +2

    🥃 Such a great deal on the Hibiki. We’ve had tail number swaps to older equipment, usually it’s not a big deal. Unless we get downgraded from our seats. 😅

  • @chewie94116
    @chewie94116 4 місяці тому +6

    You are soooo lucky on the Hibiki whisky!!!

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому +1

      Haha, wasn't even expecting it on the flight. Nice surprise 🥃

    • @bonwatcher
      @bonwatcher 4 місяці тому

      Exactly, what a sweet deal on that Hibiki.

  • @ibdam1
    @ibdam1 3 місяці тому +1

    Your content is very informative. I’m so happy I subscribed to your channel. 👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️

  • @AceOfSpades678
    @AceOfSpades678 4 місяці тому +1

    I flew round trip first class on the new ANA F class from ORD TO NRT and was so lucky to hear about the Hibiki Anniversary bottle. I grabbed one both ways LOL. Apparently it's only for the month of August.

    • @AceOfSpades678
      @AceOfSpades678 4 місяці тому +1

      I'd also like to add that the "amenities" on each flight are quite random. For example, both my flights were the new F class, but on my first one, it had the old Globe Trotter Amenity kit while the second one had the Ettinger one. On the first one, it had the new Sony XM5's while the second one still used XM4s.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому

      Good to know! Definitely buying one on the way back 🥃

    • @jeffchung6832
      @jeffchung6832 4 місяці тому

      Is it for all routes???

    • @AceOfSpades678
      @AceOfSpades678 4 місяці тому

      @@jeffchung6832 it should be all international first class, so anywhere where the 777 flies I assume.

  • @jeffchung6832
    @jeffchung6832 3 місяці тому

    Mahalo Mandy! Got my 100th blend thanks to you!

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 4 місяці тому

    I Love The Japanese Cuisine Aboard.Great Video And Info

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 Місяць тому

    How many hours did you sleep on the plane, how's passport control for entering and visiting Tokyo, did you take a train to the city and enjoy your trip?

  • @davidtrzil
    @davidtrzil 3 місяці тому

    🥃very informative review, thank you

  • @smusgrav
    @smusgrav 4 місяці тому

    🥃 looks nice! Lots of food!

  • @jonathanaguirre5088
    @jonathanaguirre5088 3 місяці тому

    24k for a round trip flight from sfo to Tokyo lol. I just checked for next Sunday lol. Dam that’s a lot of miles you gotta save up!

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      It's 72,500 Virgin Atlantic (so 72,500 Chase, Amex, etc.) to book ANA F from West Coast to Japan :)

  • @Yeemachine
    @Yeemachine 4 місяці тому

    Wow! That in flight promo is a surprise. Did they say how long the promo would be active until? My ANA F flights are in Nov so I’m hoping they’ll still have the campaign then.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      They're not sure. Hopefully still there in November! :)

  • @FlyandStay-524
    @FlyandStay-524 4 місяці тому

    Nice review enjoyed

  • @KH15037
    @KH15037 4 місяці тому

    Hi Mandy: since Amex to ANA takes like 48hrs, do u ever consider transferring from Amex a couple days before the award space gets released? Like before the 360 (ish) day timeline? Thanks

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому

      Yes, if you have plans to book. Wouldn’t transfer without solid plans since devaluations happen.

  • @ChristopherWalkenActor
    @ChristopherWalkenActor 4 місяці тому +1

    How did you book this? ANA/Virgin?

  • @druiz012
    @druiz012 4 місяці тому

    You booked with Virgin Atlantic... was it a last minute booking or far in advance? I've heard last minute through Virgin is not working since June... I'm looking for last minute next month and wanted a data point. 😅 thanks!

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому +2

      We booked it about 4 months ago when availability was released.

  • @STOPsignforRT
    @STOPsignforRT 3 місяці тому

    Ever experienced an equipment swap? Fortunately, very infrequently (just once). Like you, disappointed but not mad. Natto is an acquired taste and texture but if you eat it with some soy sauce, a dab of mustard and some chopped green onions, it actually tastes pretty good. Besides, it's healthy for you. 'Asian Glow'. 🤣 I'll have you know, I light up the sky. Great trip report. Video - 👍
    And Subscribed. Cheers 🥂

  • @jonb3189
    @jonb3189 3 місяці тому

    Just flew from Narita to LAX. Points wise, using Delta (Amex) was 265,000. However, United (Chase) was 155,000. Whole thing, very strange. Wondering if Delta points are worthless compared to United.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      If you fly to/from US, Delta miles are pretty bad for business class. They basically tanked the value, knowing that people will redeem.
      You want to fly [non-US] to [non-US]. i.e., Tokyo to Paris, which will probably run closer to 80k.
      Also why Delta is a terrible transfer partner for upside travel.

    • @jonb3189
      @jonb3189 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams That does make sense to me. Thank you.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      As much as I like Delta, I hate their points program 🫠

    • @jonb3189
      @jonb3189 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams I have more Delta (Amex) points than any other airline. Am guessing that travel from Asia to Asia or Asia to Europe is reasonable (I live in Tokyo, so this this may work in my favor, eventually).

  • @jsnvngful
    @jsnvngful 4 місяці тому

    How did you book the flight? Would love to see an unboxing of the whiskey!

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому

      Found availability and called Virgin Atlantic to book.

  • @zyzzuschrist3410
    @zyzzuschrist3410 4 місяці тому

    Nap #2 is craaaazy 😂

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому

      Stayed up too late doing last minute packing the night before 😴

  • @gonzalorojo6815
    @gonzalorojo6815 4 місяці тому

    Are you guys both into whiskey? Trying to find a whiskey for my dad as a present from my wedding, do you know if there's a hay to get the Hibiki?

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  4 місяці тому +1

      1. Fly ANA first while the promo is still happening.
      2. Secondary market or via a dining establishment in Japan that sells the bottle. Around 320,000 yen.

  • @paulready8897
    @paulready8897 3 місяці тому +1

    The meal looked too fancy for me lol.

  • @chuckyu6707
    @chuckyu6707 4 місяці тому

    I'm sure someone asked this question. Are you allowed to keep the pajamas?

  • @chewie94116
    @chewie94116 4 місяці тому

    Eat 1 of each of the 4 light dishes! 😋😋😋 I told you- skip the lounge

  • @grassjellychou8277
    @grassjellychou8277 4 місяці тому +1

    🥃Hibiki 100 year bottle, so cool!! ❤ what a nice surprise! Food also looks so yummy

  • @celebrityrog
    @celebrityrog 3 місяці тому

    ANA is a wonderful airline but their prices are too high. So book through a codeshare airline thats operated by ANA

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      Yep! We booked through Virgin Atlantic :)

  • @zstarman
    @zstarman 3 місяці тому

    No Sebby?

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      He flew a day earlier. Couldn't find 2 seats on the same day/plane.

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 4 місяці тому +1

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @chewie94116
    @chewie94116 4 місяці тому

    If you are flying 1st class, forget the lounge at SFO.

  • @KaiatheSiberianHusky
    @KaiatheSiberianHusky 4 місяці тому

    $346.34 for that whiskey, nice

  • @calvinwong9422
    @calvinwong9422 4 місяці тому

    🥃🥃🥃

  • @sinbatsiraseranant1241
    @sinbatsiraseranant1241 4 місяці тому

    You'd probably heard it a thousand times that you look like Awkwafina. ANA from Washington D.C to Narita only has the old configuration First Class and Business Class. No Thai Airways or Japan Airlines here either. Apparently we Washingtonians are not sophisticated enough for them to come here....

    • @yo2trader539
      @yo2trader539 4 місяці тому +2

      You have to understand how these routes are decided. Firstly, number of flights are negotiated between Japanese and US governments. Meaning that if Japanese carriers receive 4 slots, US carriers receive 4 slots to fly between Japan and the US.
      For competition sake, Japanese government will make sure ANA and JAL are allocated equal slots for important routes, and US government will usually allocate among Delta, American, and United. Given that there are only limited available slots from Tokyo-Haneda or Tokyo-Narita, it's extremely difficult to chose where to fly to in the US. For Japanese carriers, it's crucial that there is Japanese business & leisure demand to that city. (It's why they mostly fly to SFO, LAX, DFW, JFK, Chicago O'hare, Honolulu, Seattle).
      The other consideration is United Airlines has 70% of Washington Dulles market-share. ANA is a member of Star Alliance, which is why it's flying to Dulles. But JAL cannot connect with US domestic flights at Dulles, because they're in an alliance with American Airlines (or One-World). JAL would be better-off flying to airports where American Airlines has significant presence.
      ANA have been using either B777 or 787 for long-haul flights to the US. Unfortunately, Boeing hasn't been great with its time-schedule for plane deliveries. ANA experienced a lot of problems by being the launch customer for B787, but they still have ordered the next-generation B777. JAL has had enough Boeing problems since the 1980s, so they are gradually switching over to Airbus, and have started using A350 for both domestic and international flights.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Super insightful, thanks :)

    • @sinbatsiraseranant1241
      @sinbatsiraseranant1241 3 місяці тому

      @@yo2trader539 It's a shame with Boeing. Ever since I left the Company. Things have gone down hill.

    • @paulready8897
      @paulready8897 3 місяці тому +1

      Since ANA is a member of Star Alliance it would better for JAL to be a member of Sky Team Alliance.