I tried Japan Airlines' INCREDIBLE First Class! (Ultimate Luxury?)

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  • @Paul_Lucas
    @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +11

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    Ever since I started collecting Avios back in 2014 I have *always* wanted to try Japan Airlines (JAL) - in their iconic first class! And, in today's video, I finally get the chance to jet over 6,000 miles in it. What a privilege - and the food was just spectacular! I hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I loved making it.
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    • @ServiusTheBear
      @ServiusTheBear 7 місяців тому

      See the kits. I personally wouldnt use them then I always have access to my own Bulldog stuff.

    • @robertphelan1657
      @robertphelan1657 7 місяців тому

      That was a DFW to Tokyo flight and not a Dallas to Tokyo flight. Fort Worth is the better half of the DFW Metroplex.

  • @GreenerGrass
    @GreenerGrass 7 місяців тому +27

    Hope to try this service sometime. Thanks for sharing your INCREDIBLE experience, Paul!!

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +8

      Jeb, I’m surprised you haven’t done this yet! Hopefully you can try the new cabins on the A350 soon 🤩

    • @Calebs_Aviation
      @Calebs_Aviation 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Paul_LucasI hope to one day fly their A350-1000 in First Class on JAL 🇯🇵 😊

  • @stuartlauderdale8382
    @stuartlauderdale8382 7 місяців тому +41

    Had a little chuckle to myself whilst Paul was raving about the quality of Japanese food I was tucking into a chippy tea of battered sausage and chips washed down with a bottle of Sarsaparilla 😎

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +16

      Nothing wrong with that 🤩

    • @acbetka
      @acbetka 7 місяців тому +4

      I am from the US and everything you just said sounds so wonderfully British!

    • @fecardona
      @fecardona 7 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

  • @JW-mx3qg
    @JW-mx3qg 7 місяців тому +23

    I agree with you regarding genuine kindness and service, that it would identify the great airlines from the others.

  • @peterkelly1406
    @peterkelly1406 7 місяців тому +16

    I love your work. Japanese airlines in general are a step above the rest .... I really do remember best my flights on airlines ANA and Japan Airlines ... They are just so differently better .... Its hard to explain. I think it is all in the "attitude" ..... Theirs is one of pride in the job

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +3

      ANA is also a wonderful airline - although I haven't had the privilege of their first class just yet. Hopefully one day!

  • @Collected1
    @Collected1 7 місяців тому +24

    I've flown JAL economy four times and each time has been exceptional.

  • @MattNav
    @MattNav 7 місяців тому +3

    I was lucky enough to fly on this product back in 2022 from HND to LHR and boy was it a fantastic experience. Great crews, phenomenal seat and delicious food. Fun fact I actually booked my ticket for just 100K Avios + £340 which included not only this First Class flight on JAL but also a business class ticket with them from LAX to Tokyo HND as well as American Airlines economy from TLV to MIA to DEN (in other words I booked a BA Multi Carrier Award)

  • @jakesonaplane_
    @jakesonaplane_ 7 місяців тому +5

    I've done this seat twice now (ORD-HND, HND-DFW) and despite it's age it is still fantastic. Super comfortable and incredible service. Great video Paul!

  • @ErieCSXguy
    @ErieCSXguy 7 місяців тому +27

    4:54 “Erm actually, there are 147 ECONOMY seats” 🤓

  • @LynneFarr
    @LynneFarr 7 місяців тому +4

    I flew first Class JAL a long time ago (1989), DFW to Narita. It was just as spectacular then! Great video!

  • @briandemodulated
    @briandemodulated 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for speeding up the takeoff and landing footage. I would always skip through those. I appreciate the tigher editing.

  • @JuliaHarrisx
    @JuliaHarrisx 7 місяців тому +2

    You Sir are living my dream. Not just going to Japan but going first class. One day maybe. Absolutely loved this video.

  • @ryanridder4576
    @ryanridder4576 Місяць тому

    Japan Airlines seems to have a really great product and that’s great that they are fast at boarding a plane!

  • @Philmaster07
    @Philmaster07 7 місяців тому +8

    flying with JAL in 787 Business Class to Narita from FRA next week. so excited :D

  • @NonstopEurotrip
    @NonstopEurotrip 7 місяців тому +5

    I think most people are scared of Japanese food, but once you try it, you really get the taste for it. Especially all the types of fish and/or sushi. Amazing flavours 🍣 🤤

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +5

      100% and it works so well at altitude as well - all salt and umami flavours 🤩

  • @johnp6987
    @johnp6987 7 місяців тому +5

    That was a cracking price even with using Avios. I intend to fly JAL from LHR to HND in business class at some point in the future over BA and as a you showed Paul, the service on board is excellent 👍

  • @royalfatk1dd
    @royalfatk1dd 7 місяців тому +8

    4:57 is that a mistake? 147 economy seats right?

    • @mottyk8491
      @mottyk8491 7 місяців тому +3

      I guess I am not the only one to catch that one

  • @satosato271
    @satosato271 5 місяців тому +1

    I recommend you to take A350-1000 for NYC or DFW possibly for LHR in the near future.

  • @donseclad
    @donseclad 4 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely love the channel

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass 5 місяців тому +1

    16:00 Thanks to Emirates' A380 (and A380 in general) everyone compares Boeing's aircraft bathrooms and seats to Airbus and EVERYONE COMES UP LACKING. Emirates bathrooms are AMAZING in First Class. Their lounge in Dubai is fantastic. Hoping my ANA lounge experience will be just as good - or better.

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation Місяць тому +1

    What an EXCELLENT video Paul! I hope to fly JAL 🇯🇵 someday in their legendary B777 First Class someday if I can afford it! 😂
    Cheers 🥂 mate!
    -Caleb’s Aviation 😊
    Also I remember the last time you flew a Japanese carrier (ANA) and tried sake then and we know how that went! 🤪 🍶

  • @LH747-KAITAK
    @LH747-KAITAK 7 місяців тому +2

    Really look forward to Paul’s video’s. Just wish they were more often… Top job Paul 👍🏻

  • @jaumesolermery7608
    @jaumesolermery7608 7 місяців тому +7

    First class flights, you can end up getting stuffed or drunk with so many complimentary drinks and my question is the following: doesn't alcohol at high altitudes make you more drunk?
    Then I think that if you can choose complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, well, if I were to take a 12-hour plane trip I would go in First Class since I'm 1.92 cm tall and I think that I wouldn't be able to fit in economy class because of my legs.
    Finally, I love your videos, they are very entertaining and educational at the same time for people who don't travel much by plane.

    • @Calebs_Aviation
      @Calebs_Aviation 7 місяців тому +3

      True! The effects and often unwanted consequences of alcohol consumption at altitudes have a higher impact on your body and overall health as well. Alcohol at altitude is 20% stronger than on the ground so if your BAC is 0.07 on the ground in the air it’ll be 0.014

  • @kevinbrown4091
    @kevinbrown4091 7 місяців тому +6

    Good morning Paul. Great video, I would love to see you do a video in Business class on Japan Airlines Sydney to Japan or reverse.
    I've flown Business class on Singapore Airlines Sydney to Singapore and return recently and was most impressed by the service on the A380.

  • @geanderson9203
    @geanderson9203 7 місяців тому +5

    Each state regulates how much and how taxes are applied after the US tax. You will find low taxes on alcohol in states that produce it. Texas is not one of them and taxes commodities and housing heavily because they do not have income taxes.

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for the explainer!

  • @pointerprideaviationandtra4751
    @pointerprideaviationandtra4751 7 місяців тому +3

    I hope to fly Zipair to Tokyo in September around my birthday to go international for the very first time.

  • @neotek8582
    @neotek8582 6 місяців тому

    I’m flying to NRT next week for business. Ever since Toyota moved their USA HQ to Plano (North suburb of Dallas), DFW has at least 3-4 non-stop flights to HND and NRT (all thanks to AA and JAL).

  • @robyoungquist5803
    @robyoungquist5803 7 місяців тому +1

    Japan Airlines is noted for having one of “the best” International /Western cuisines in the sky in First Class. That’s a godsend for because I don’t consume any seafood whatsoever which Japanese cuisine is heavy in. 🧐

  • @guyshaw
    @guyshaw 7 місяців тому +2

    Your slippers appear to be on the wrong feet 😂 9:34

  • @VanessaMorris
    @VanessaMorris 7 місяців тому +2

    when you put your slippers on was you drunk as i am pretty sure they look like there on the wrong feet, but i found the crew so friendly and simply amazing on the few flights i have taken with JAL

  • @lawrenceakini4981
    @lawrenceakini4981 7 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for this vlog. Fly and stay healthy. Cheers. ✈️

  • @nezbrun872
    @nezbrun872 7 місяців тому +2

    I do like JAL F, I've enjoyed four longhaul F flights already this year!
    Kokuto de Lequio: they do a fantastic Espresso Martini with it in the Salon section of the JAL F lounge in Haneda.
    Other highlights in all JAL lounges is the Japanese curry, and, in F lounges at NRT and HND, the on demand sushi.
    FWIW, the firm/soft option on the mattress is merely which way up it goes. One side's hard, and the other's soft.
    The onboard loo... don't be shy is all I'll say, Japanese loos are life changing! My only caveat is that you should make sure you're aware of where the stop button is before activating (it's not clear once you're sat down), although there is a timeout after a couple of minutes... don't ask me how I know this!!!

  • @flyingdentist
    @flyingdentist 7 місяців тому +2

    JAL is one step ahead compared to other airlines,lovely report

  • @boatlover1875
    @boatlover1875 3 місяці тому +1

    They are configured with far fewer seats in order to make a 14 hour flight due to weight.

  • @GLAFly
    @GLAFly 7 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant video (as always) Paul - and looked like a fantastic experience. Was quite surprised you weren't escorted to your seat in First Class though - would have thought that would be a given for JAL! One on my bucket list as well.

  • @judemayes77-travel80
    @judemayes77-travel80 7 місяців тому

    I had my flight to Tokyo with BA cancelled earlier this year (Due to a certain incident at Haneda). I was very excited when they re-booked me on to a JAL flight (even though I was in economy). The food, service, seat and legroom were exceptional! Would 100% fly them again.

  • @liamgell
    @liamgell 7 місяців тому +2

    JAL will forever be my favourite airline ❤

  • @bryancompton8150
    @bryancompton8150 7 місяців тому +11

    Now you need to do it again on their A350-1000. They started flying DFW-HND on April 17th. I was lucky to fly the new business class product on the A350 last week and it was incredible. Can't imagine what the new 1st class product is like after watching this video.

    • @jimbo6059
      @jimbo6059 7 місяців тому +2

      They currently fly it on the new york route, I have seen a vid and it is very impressive.

    • @stephen_l1474
      @stephen_l1474 7 місяців тому

      And the opposite is true for you, you need to do try their old 777-300ER’s apex suite, the old business class have a much wider (65cm) bed than their new business class (56cm, according to JAL’s own website), I tried it also on the JFK-HND route 2 years ago and it almost feel like sleeping in my own bed at home because you can actually flip around however you want, the privacy in the window seat is also unparalleled, you literally CANNOT see anyone unless you open the partition up, you truly have a little cabin to yourself.

  • @scottyerkes1867
    @scottyerkes1867 7 місяців тому +2

    Exciting video!! First class is superb! Thanks Paul 💚👌

  • @royferguson2297
    @royferguson2297 7 місяців тому +2

    Flew with JAL many years ago to Tokyo, they were great then.

  • @coach_sherif
    @coach_sherif 7 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful edit and interesting commentary as always.

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 7 місяців тому +2

    Great vlog as always! I have heard JAL is very good. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

  • @egpx
    @egpx 7 місяців тому +7

    Nice one Paul, it looked well worth clearing your Avios account for.

  • @panoshountis1516
    @panoshountis1516 7 місяців тому +1

    A spectacular experience. Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @gerrib1633
    @gerrib1633 7 місяців тому +5

    Excited to be here as always! ❤

    • @gerrib1633
      @gerrib1633 7 місяців тому +2

      One day I’ll run into you on my travels, I will say hi

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому +3

      @@gerrib1633I’d be delighted! I do often bump into subscribers when I’m out on my travels!

  • @nmpls
    @nmpls 7 місяців тому +1

    Kokuto de Lequio is really good, and I'd love to find that outside of japan. I had it at a fantastic bar in Hiroshima. Kokuto is actually the name of the type of sugar used.
    Its from Okinawa, which makes some liquors I really like. They make a pretty great rum (cor cor green label) and great gin (Masahiro).

  • @piknick111
    @piknick111 7 місяців тому +2

    I would love to visit japan one day 🇯🇵 🇺🇸

  • @l3v1ckUK
    @l3v1ckUK 7 місяців тому +1

    I don't know about business or first, but JAL has the best long haul economy of any airline I've flown in the last decade or two.

  • @nezyesfandiari1
    @nezyesfandiari1 7 місяців тому +2

    The new Capital One lounge in DFW terminal D, it is very nice.

  • @aussiej2973
    @aussiej2973 7 місяців тому +1

    good to see your in first class, most of the reviewers only go in first and won't go economy, especially the nonstop ones !

  • @j1y0ni
    @j1y0ni 2 місяці тому

    I have never flown in 1st class before with JAL but I have flown with them in Economy. As a regular traveler to Japan their Economy is still the best. It’s all the little touches which adds up to a great experience. Better than the big western operators from my experience. It isn’t just a Japanese thing as they better than ANA.

  • @bierstick
    @bierstick 7 місяців тому +6

    The foyer seating is to meet with minions who are forbidden entrance.

  • @kk-transport
    @kk-transport 7 місяців тому +3

    Great vlog and continue reviewing. Love from UK 🙏🏻

  • @lvthud
    @lvthud 7 місяців тому

    All UA-camrs say "Try the Japanese menu", while I agree it is very good, you are missing out, the western options are also superb, I am happy you tried the Miso Sea Bass, my wife loves it, on our last flight I think she had 3 of them.

  • @trotva
    @trotva 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Looks like a great flight Mr. Lucas. I cannot imagine eating that much on a flight. I am not as adventurous as you on food either. I saw an ala carte menu, which is probably best for me. I could try something new and not overstuff myself. Thank you for the great video. Safe travels.....

  • @mikiewifnoe360
    @mikiewifnoe360 7 місяців тому

    Now I found this funny when you first appeared in the PJs, and before your comment, I thought you looked handsome in them as the color flattered you. The only thing I would not eat that you had was the eel.

  • @Jackal776
    @Jackal776 7 місяців тому

    I always make an attempt to use everything in the amenity kit while in-flight!

  • @cameronkeever4742
    @cameronkeever4742 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Were you there on Thursday 25 April? I was in the Capital one lounge on that day! I wondered what American's lounge looked like since it was right across.. What a coincidence to see your video today!

  • @simonbaker6962
    @simonbaker6962 7 місяців тому +1

    I flew with Jal many years ago and it was superb.

  • @jorge7871
    @jorge7871 7 місяців тому +1

    As always Paul, awesome video..Thanks👍

  • @robavia-firstclassforfree
    @robavia-firstclassforfree 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video, Paul, as always. Good to see an airline still providing a full first class product. Also great to show, once again, you don't necessarily need a fortune to get a first class seat.

  • @immiPlanet
    @immiPlanet 6 місяців тому

    The quality of the food! The presentation! Hopefully going to Japan for first time April next year! Wonderful video! And, actually, as a once in a lifetime or similar treat, the Avios cost isn't that bad, compared to cash.

  • @prathamkanodia8926
    @prathamkanodia8926 6 місяців тому

    Really nicely shot and beautifully presented flight review. Would be a good way to go for my first Japan airlines flight. Thanks for the heads up for my trip with them 😃🙌

  • @mrpeel3239
    @mrpeel3239 7 місяців тому

    Great to see your channel continue to soar high! Ps nice touch gold stamping your initials on your passport-holder cover.

  • @martymcfly256
    @martymcfly256 7 місяців тому +1

    The lounge bar has all the required ingredients to make a Boulevardier. So I'd be happy.

  • @debramage739
    @debramage739 7 місяців тому +1

    Great flight, food and sleep.😊

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 7 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video Paul!!

  • @genethefing4965
    @genethefing4965 7 місяців тому +2

    Looks fantastic Paul👍I need to try that Japanese Liquor👍🤣

  • @ModernClassic
    @ModernClassic 7 місяців тому +1

    I've flown ANA in both first and business but never JAL... JAL honestly looks better. I've had great service on ANA in business but the one time I flew first was a little disappointing - didn't get nearly as much attention from the crew as you did on JAL (or even as I did in ANA business). I use my AMEX points to fly on ANA... both ANA and JAL have really low mileage requirements for international awards. They're both a great deal (but JAL isn't an AMEX partner, unfortunately.)

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass 5 місяців тому +1

    Imagine if EVERYONE on the plane had a decent seat and wasn't squeezed in like sardines.
    I'm not asking for a big screen TV.
    I'm not asking for private cabins.
    I'm not asking for full-sized beds.
    All I'm saying is that the airlines would attract so many more travelers and make more money if it wasn't such a miserable experience.
    I only fly business class.
    I'm 6'7" and I can't be in economy for 17 hours on end. No leg space, no hip room, no shoulder room. Flying business class and paying 60% more for a ticket is the only way for me.
    This summer I'm flying ANA Business Class to Bali and Singapore. That's a total of 20 hours of travel time. Yes I'll have a huge seat and plenty of food and alcohol, but that's unnecessary mostly. It's like you have to pick between 3 EXTREMES when you fly.
    EXTREME MISERY, EXTREME COMFORT or EXTREME LUXURY.
    The best economy thus far has been the A380-800 and they're still trying to figure out how to fuck that up - or make it go away to put us back in misery.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 7 місяців тому +2

    Love a first class moment! 👏🏽

  • @jimhankinson4428
    @jimhankinson4428 7 місяців тому

    Great video Paul - that's something I'd really love to do. I flew JAL last year in Premium Economy from Haneda to Singapore and thought they were pretty good; obviously your experience was orders of magnitude better. Some day maybe - that redemption was pretty sweet.

  • @caromurray6152
    @caromurray6152 7 місяців тому

    I’ve flown both business class & premium economy & all have been excellent. The crew are always wonderful & the food great. My only criticism is the entertainment system is a bit limited & some of the Japanese offerings didn’t have subtitles in English which was a shame.

  • @coloradocolorado1527
    @coloradocolorado1527 5 місяців тому

    Simply spectacular.

  • @allandamian2059
    @allandamian2059 7 місяців тому +1

    Kid in a candy store!😀 ... I would be, too if I were flying JAL!

  • @MrGreatplum
    @MrGreatplum 7 місяців тому +1

    Looks like an amazing flight and the food looks genuinely amazing! Did you find the liqueur back here in the uk?

  • @rw_83
    @rw_83 7 місяців тому

    I think your pic at 4:49 might be slightly mislabeled with the 147 Business Class seats at the back

  • @christinawynne26
    @christinawynne26 7 місяців тому +1

    Great vlog! Did you find more Kokuto de Lequio when you got to Tokyo?

  • @blossomct
    @blossomct 7 місяців тому +1

    WOW looks like a airline I need to try!!

  • @PradeepRaajkumar1981
    @PradeepRaajkumar1981 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful video mate

  • @kazzicup
    @kazzicup 5 місяців тому +1

    I would enjoy a Dallas Tokyo flight. 🍷🥘🥘🤎

  • @SDCentralTSV
    @SDCentralTSV 6 місяців тому

    Paul, make sure you take the A350 first class, it’s even better than this. Or the A350 business class, which is equivalently better than the 777 business class (which is already epic).

  • @NiaEsto
    @NiaEsto 6 місяців тому

    Do you tip any of the workers in the airport to in-flight stewards???

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  6 місяців тому +2

      No, you don’t tip.

    • @NiaEsto
      @NiaEsto 6 місяців тому

      @@Paul_Lucas oh ok

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the info + video!

  • @paulready8897
    @paulready8897 7 місяців тому +2

    Surprised you were not escorted to your seat by the FA when you boarded. The FA when you boarded definitely was not very good.

  • @mLi75
    @mLi75 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video Paul, I'm now more confused than ever...
    I'm planning a trip to Japan next year. Your thoughts on ANA or JAL? What route via the US or the UK? Thanks

  • @HalianTheProtogen
    @HalianTheProtogen 7 місяців тому +1

    Better to have and not need than need and not have.
    Also, I miss umeshū.

  • @R8DTF
    @R8DTF 7 місяців тому

    Curious about the iPhone sized recess. Will other phones fit?

  • @well-blazeredman6187
    @well-blazeredman6187 7 місяців тому +2

    Sweetest stewardess smile so far this year at 14:06?

  • @chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888
    @chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888 7 місяців тому

    Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸 Nice first class flight video. Cheers🌷

  • @markcrankshaw9066
    @markcrankshaw9066 7 місяців тому

    Any luck finding that kokuto de lequio in the UK Paul? I was interested to find it too, but think it was only first released in Japan a year ago.

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  7 місяців тому

      I haven’t I’m afraid - I reckon you’d have to speak to a good Japanese supermarket in London to import it. It’s incredible though, apparently good with milk too.

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 6 місяців тому +1

    Great flight

  • @davidp1288
    @davidp1288 7 місяців тому

    Great video as always Paul. Really love the way you present your content. This is a great product but unfortunately I watched this video after Paul Stewarts flight on the new JAL A350 first class and whilst the service was still of an excellent standard, the A350, being a newer aircraft, just seems to be a much nicer place to be.

  • @dwainbegley4834
    @dwainbegley4834 7 місяців тому +1

    You put on your fancy dress for that flight

  • @christinehodge3608
    @christinehodge3608 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful sky views, toilet looked nice and clean,

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL 7 місяців тому +1

    Great flight!

  • @rw_83
    @rw_83 7 місяців тому

    i love dfw!

  • @mLi75
    @mLi75 5 місяців тому

    Sometimes there are lines at reception

  • @KeyNation
    @KeyNation 7 місяців тому +1

    DWP sound track 😂😂

  • @502Aviation
    @502Aviation 5 місяців тому +1

    $15k one way for one person? I am chomping at the bit to go back to Japan (I have been there twice), but round trip for me and my wife in first class would put me over $60k for that flight. I could save every single paycheck for the next one and a half years and still not come up with that kind of money.