They now have the best first class product in my opinion. The food was excellent as always; you couldn't get hungry on an ANA flight. The Suite was just brilliant. Liked and subscribed
When you fell asleep at the beginning of the trip you had me worried that you were going to miss a meal and leave us with half a review. In the end though, with sheer determination, you came through with "flying" colors!😅.
It’s not often that I watch a full trip report at 23:45, but this report was fantastic and incredibly enjoyable. I have never travelled overseas, but this video made it feel as if I were. Subscribed with notifications on. Excited for new trip reports as well as reports not only on first and business class.
Ricky, I have to say its such a relief watching your reviews (i've been bingeing the last 2 hours). The food is brilliant. The photography the same, and I am super relieved that you are not stuffing your face with the largest possible bite and letting us hear every chomp, slurp, sip, and whateverelse. I've subscribed because of this.
I appreciate your videos for giving us tips on these redemptions. I booked business to Tokyo for next year using Virgin Atlantic points but periodically searched to keep up with availability and just switched to 1st class. Very excited to live it up on my flight!
Looks fantastic. I think what differentiates the Japan experience is the incredibly tasty and refined food, quality of service, and of course the washlet toilets! I live in Germany now, so tend to use Emirates to fly to Japan (rather than split the points). But sometimes I might try ANA just to get the magical Japan experience!
bro is literally better than sam chui. very respectful to the crew (not shoving the camera in their face) and this wasn't just one big advertisement. amazing and authentic, also very professional. your videos will hit the youtube algorithm soon enough. videos are top tier.
I gotta ask how you found the award availability, I keep looking and keep struggling to find any first class options for a round trip there, awesome video by the way 👏
It wasn't all too difficult in the leadup to May 2022 since Japan is still largely closed for tourism. But looking deeper into 2023 it's getting more difficult. Best to look at the very end of the schedule (June 2023 at this rate) and see if you can find a one-way rather than a round-trip (take a different flight in the other direction)
How easy was it to book this award spot? I've been looking for saver tickets and see a bunch of Business class spots ~1 year out, but can barely find first class!
Is there a certain timeframe that these award are opened up on Virgin? I'm looking to book for next year, but it seems like there is no availability that far out.
Wow! I have flown by QSuites, but ANA’s “Room” is even better. Then again its not fair to compare business class with first class. The food and service seem to be eclectic. I have a question though, how much of the Hibici 21 could you finish? 😁
Just wondering did you interline the your luggage or did you just carryon? I am taking the flight to Narita on First but have seen various things both positive and negative regarding checking through your luggage even if the next flight (on a separate ticket) is star alliance. ANA rep said no but their carriage terms seem like you can do it. Any thoughts or experiences?
Are there any points programs via Canadian issued card welcome bonuses that can be used for this flight? If so, although more costly than Virgin which would be the best?
Hi Ricky, really enjoyed this Vlog. ANA sure looks great ! Many Thanks. My Wife & I both have Virgin Points here in the UK . How would you advise is to use them with ANA / Other Airline ?
Couple of months out -- though booking in Feb 2022 for May 2022 is very different than booking right now for the future, given how much has changed in people's travel patterns!
This is honestly one of the best tastefully designed luxury first class I have ever seen . Compared to the predictable emirates first class , ANA def blows it out of the park ! Emirates first class seems incredibly distasteful and tacky - the epitome of money can’t buy taste ….. 😹
@@ricobarth Of course not applying to all things though. sequins most of the time are cheap and tacky, Swarovski crystals are expensive and they look amazing. Emirates first class to me definitely caters to the "new money" audience where they think that famous designer name brand clothes are the epitome of fashion and style. And "old money" individuals can just have a flight on their private jet. At least Emirates first class product isn't built poorly, it looks expensive and it's of high quality...that's not tacky to me. (Again imo)
@@ricobarth Not Necessarily. Tacky means of poor taste and quality. Emirates is a rich company and I doubt they would have poor quality materials and a lousy build job on their planes considering their reputation. And as for taste, it's based on how you want to feel during travel ig.
I screamed when I saw the passengers feet in the seat next to you 😅 Thanks for sharing this experience, Ricky! My parents are starting to get into award travel and this is a great video to share with them.
The privacy of the enclosed suites are nice for sleeping. I prefer a little more open seats. It's the New Yorker segment of my personality that loves to see and be seen.
Really enjoyed the video, and the food look outstanding. I just flew from Manila to Korea and then from Korea to Dallas via Korean Airlines, Did the Prestige Class and they sure feed you alot of food as well, not as good as ANA but I was still impressed.
Great production quality! I'm flying in J "The Room" HNDLAX next week but now regretting that I don't have amex points to transfer to VS to redeem the way you did for F =P
Hal's wife here..Praying for your safety in New York City. Being Asian, I haven't seen my son since Dec 2019 first because of covid and then because of the Asian Non-Preference. Hope you have fun, safe travels! God bless!
Watching this and knowing that I will get to fly with those first class some day
ANA is one of the best airline. Periodt.
Super cool de te voir bien profiter. Manger avec délice et bien boire. This is life and enjoy it👍👍
Wow...ANA is prob the most impressive 1st class food, service & suite combo I've seen. Jesus...that's pretty bonkers.
Great and detailed review. You also have an amazing, soothing speaking voice. It makes watching this review more pleasant.
They now have the best first class product in my opinion. The food was excellent as always; you couldn't get hungry on an ANA flight. The Suite was just brilliant. Liked and subscribed
Excellent trip review with comprehensive coverage. You will never be disappointed travelling with Japanese airlines in general.
This first class experience with ANA seems amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience Ricky
My pleasure
Now that’s a first class I love ❤
wow seeing that much food and drinks I would pass out by the time they land lol
When you fell asleep at the beginning of the trip you had me worried that you were going to miss a meal and leave us with half a review. In the end though, with sheer determination, you came through with "flying" colors!😅.
You know I can't let y'all down!! 🍱
SAME LOL
It sounds like on-demand service let him get that rest.
This video is superb. Excellent articulation, actual self-awareness of the whole product and simply shot. Great stuff
Thanks so much
It’s not often that I watch a full trip report at 23:45, but this report was fantastic and incredibly enjoyable. I have never travelled overseas, but this video made it feel as if I were. Subscribed with notifications on. Excited for new trip reports as well as reports not only on first and business class.
Cheers - many more vids to come!
@@_Ricky Looking forward to it!
yes, probably the best flying video i've seen. usually stop watching after a few minutes but not for this one
That's incredible. 13 Hours from Tokyo to NY. That is fast! (Can't imagine doing a 12 hour work shift, driving home and taking a shower. 13 hours)
Great travelling with you .. ANA First Class, definitely on my ‘to enjoy’ list ..
Ricky, I have to say its such a relief watching your reviews (i've been bingeing the last 2 hours). The food is brilliant. The photography the same, and I am super relieved that you are not stuffing your face with the largest possible bite and letting us hear every chomp, slurp, sip, and whateverelse. I've subscribed because of this.
Its the smile on your face for me :) You were legit super excited and I am happy you finally made it to Japan
Excellent first class sear as well as awesome guy in the frame. Subscription confirmed without a doubt
Wow thank you!
New favorite travel UA-camr!
One of the best Airlines in the world 🇯🇵🌟ANA
You’re my favorite airplane experience reviewer.
Thank you ANA always very neat airplane nice food and very kindly staff godbless
Good job,love the first class cabin
Great review, excited to fly this product next year, first time in first class!
Awesome, enjoy every moment of it!
How far in advance did you have to book this ticket?
You are my new favourite travel vlogger. Having watched a few videos already, wow, super impressed…. Perfect French, Japanese etc
great review. totally sold. Taking my daughter we love everything about japan and if course the amazing food. so excited to return to japan
I appreciate your videos for giving us tips on these redemptions. I booked business to Tokyo for next year using Virgin Atlantic points but periodically searched to keep up with availability and just switched to 1st class. Very excited to live it up on my flight!
Looks fantastic. I think what differentiates the Japan experience is the incredibly tasty and refined food, quality of service, and of course the washlet toilets! I live in Germany now, so tend to use Emirates to fly to Japan (rather than split the points). But sometimes I might try ANA just to get the magical Japan experience!
Great video and editing, thanks for the detailed review.
I really like flight reviews and this is the first time I have seen your channel. Really good content.
Looking forward to experiencing the new cabin on some London-Haneda-London flights when I return to London in the fall!
bro is literally better than sam chui. very respectful to the crew (not shoving the camera in their face) and this wasn't just one big advertisement. amazing and authentic, also very professional. your videos will hit the youtube algorithm soon enough. videos are top tier.
Why do you need to use the word literally, it adds nothing to your comment.
That screen is insane!
You have a great personality
Signed up for amex last week. Definitely going to take advantage.
Really loved this video man! I was shocked when I realized your first video was half a year ago
amazing!
Thank you for sharing your flight..
I do like the sliding panel doors to your suite seat!!
I really enjoy watching your plane review video. keep it up
That suite looks absolutely phenomenal 😍 Great review and have subbed!
I've watched so many reviews where the reviewer doesn't even mention the alcoholic drinks. Thank you for showing everyone how its done!
Wow the food alone is 👏
Hibiki is not included? Separate paid? I need to know these before going lol
Awesome review. Taking my son to Japan late this spring. Using miles. Hoping to take ANA over United. Possibly First
Nice flight
Does first class lounge share with business class?
Is it just the wide angle lens or is that closet not big enough for a suit jacket?
Any tips on finding the availability?
Thanks for sharing
Are there PJ good for small person?
Slick .. slick vid
Liked this one. :-)
I gotta ask how you found the award availability, I keep looking and keep struggling to find any first class options for a round trip there, awesome video by the way 👏
It wasn't all too difficult in the leadup to May 2022 since Japan is still largely closed for tourism. But looking deeper into 2023 it's getting more difficult. Best to look at the very end of the schedule (June 2023 at this rate) and see if you can find a one-way rather than a round-trip (take a different flight in the other direction)
@@_Ricky Awesome I’ll try that, thanks for the advice
They’re*
Where did you put all that food? You must have a tremendous metabolism.
excellent video bro love the way you edit and narrate, sub'd and bout to binge some more of your vids
I really liked that you didn't include lengthy and boaring take off clip which for some reason 99% of travel youtubers do.
Great review Rick i subscribed !
How easy was it to book this award spot? I've been looking for saver tickets and see a bunch of Business class spots ~1 year out, but can barely find first class!
See my response above!
Great content! You’ve got a new fan!
Wow! Amazing review, I really like the way you showed everything!
dreaming of a flight like this.
Beautiful premium class product! ANA is on my bucket list. I put in for their status match, hope I get it.
- Red
did you get to keep the whole Hibiki bottle?
Is there a certain timeframe that these award are opened up on Virgin? I'm looking to book for next year, but it seems like there is no availability that far out.
That turbulance thoughhh.... LOL
Wow! I have flown by QSuites, but ANA’s “Room” is even better. Then again its not fair to compare business class with first class.
The food and service seem to be eclectic.
I have a question though, how much of the Hibici 21 could you finish? 😁
"THE Room" that you're talking about it ANA's Business class on their 777s
"THE Suite" which is featured on this video is their First class
@@hibikismusic3103 That's why I compared the "Room" with "QSuites", because both are business class - apples to apples.
@@KAMU13 Ok, but then why do you mention first class in your comment? Is that just referring to this video? (I'm just a bit confused)
How would you compare that flight with the JAL first??
anyone know if air pods will connect to that large screen ? i hate using provided over the ear headphones
Just wondering did you interline the your luggage or did you just carryon? I am taking the flight to Narita on First but have seen various things both positive and negative regarding checking through your luggage even if the next flight (on a separate ticket) is star alliance. ANA rep said no but their carriage terms seem like you can do it. Any thoughts or experiences?
Carry on only in my case
Are there any points programs via Canadian issued card welcome bonuses that can be used for this flight? If so, although more costly than Virgin which would be the best?
Aeroplan!
Can you do .....video on Travel must have items... bags, clothing... etc?
How do you book first class with only 60K points? It’s 150K no?
On second thoughts it’s probably just one way + transfer bonus.
1:15 wow indeed 🦵🏼
Amazing. Thanks!
Hi Ricky, really enjoyed this Vlog. ANA sure looks great ! Many Thanks. My Wife & I both have Virgin Points here in the UK . How would you advise is to use them with ANA / Other Airline ?
Nice flight report. Fasten the seat belt even when you sleep.
Good tip!
Well done👍🏽
Can you tell me what program for mileage and how it work thank you
Watch the whole video
How far out did you book this? It seems like finding availability, at least originating in the USA, is VERY hard!
Couple of months out -- though booking in Feb 2022 for May 2022 is very different than booking right now for the future, given how much has changed in people's travel patterns!
Great video!! What camera are you using? Also, what are you using to mount the camera when your on the plane?
Sony A7C and a Joby gorilla pod 😊
This is honestly one of the best tastefully designed luxury first class I have ever seen . Compared to the predictable emirates first class , ANA def blows it out of the park ! Emirates first class seems incredibly distasteful and tacky - the epitome of money can’t buy taste ….. 😹
Emirates amenity kit looks better.
It's not distasteful or tacky imo, but it is flashy, extra, in your face and extravagant. It depends on what kind of traveler you are.
@@traffiquejamm1780 "flashy, extra, in your face" is a pretty good definition of "tacky."
@@ricobarth Of course not applying to all things though. sequins most of the time are cheap and tacky, Swarovski crystals are expensive and they look amazing. Emirates first class to me definitely caters to the "new money" audience where they think that famous designer name brand clothes are the epitome of fashion and style. And "old money" individuals can just have a flight on their private jet. At least Emirates first class product isn't built poorly, it looks expensive and it's of high quality...that's not tacky to me. (Again imo)
@@ricobarth Not Necessarily. Tacky means of poor taste and quality. Emirates is a rich company and I doubt they would have poor quality materials and a lousy build job on their planes considering their reputation. And as for taste, it's based on how you want to feel during travel ig.
is it possible to choose from an international menu instead of japanese food?
I believe he said they also had a western menu.
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 thanks!
@@ricfermi5886 you’re welcome
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 I wish you Bon Voyage !
I screamed when I saw the passengers feet in the seat next to you 😅
Thanks for sharing this experience, Ricky! My parents are starting to get into award travel and this is a great video to share with them.
Haha I know I was like quick close the door 😂😂
@@_Ricky 🤣🤣
Did you get the entire Hibiki 21 bottle?
The privacy of the enclosed suites are nice for sleeping. I prefer a little more open seats. It's the New Yorker segment of my personality that loves to see and be seen.
How did you end up in HND ? What was your flight there ?
BKK-HND on Japan Airlines
@@_Ricky So per say if I charge those taxes and fees on my Amex plat I’ll be good for insurance ? Baggage delay etc?
Thank you for this vlog. Fly safe. 2022.
I have a couple reviews of ANA The Room product on my channel. But it's good to see the Suite review. Great job!
Really enjoyed the video, and the food look outstanding. I just flew from Manila to Korea and then from Korea to Dallas via Korean Airlines, Did the Prestige Class and they sure feed you alot of food as well, not as good as ANA but I was still impressed.
Great review, you should have more subscribers!
Great production quality! I'm flying in J "The Room" HNDLAX next week but now regretting that I don't have amex points to transfer to VS to redeem the way you did for F =P
Did they include Natto ?
I loved this service offering, my only issue is that Virgin airmiles no longer work on the reward flights post covid.
They still do
Not seeing any reward flights for Japan at all.
fantastic flight review mate
The cosmetic kit is made by Shiseido "The Ginza" line. Prior to the Pandemic, they were full sized. Now, it looks like they are not.
Hal's wife here..Praying for your safety in New York City. Being Asian, I haven't seen my son since Dec 2019 first because of covid and then because of the Asian Non-Preference. Hope you have fun, safe travels! God bless!
How much is the airline first class
Around $20,000 from the east coast
Is it restaurant review ?
The foood Hayyyyzzz