The CHEAPEST flight to Japan: ZIPAIR economy flight review
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- #japantravel #budgettravel #cheap
Update: You CAN charge laptops on the flight. I took Zipair again and was able to charge my laptop throughout the entire flight.
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Thank you for posting this! Hope you enjoyed Japan! It is nice to have LCC option to Japan.
Thank you for sharing was considering Zipair to go to Japan, hopefully my plans will one day! Great video and great information about Zipair!
I always carry an empty plastic soft drink bottle in my backpack. If on a long flight, I bring a larger empty plastic bottle. After going thru security, I fill the water bottle with water before boarding. You can stick the water bottle in the pocket behind the seat in front of you during the flight. I also bring a small empty thermos in my backpack... and when in the terminal, buy coffee from a terminal eatery then fill the thermos before boarding. I also bring a nice cushiony $8 neck pillow which I bought at Ross and sit on it during the flight to keep my butt from getting sore. For my in-flight entertainment, I bring a book to read and a journal notebook to write in.
thank you for this video! My father is in hospital, and I need to go back to Japan as soon as I can afford the flight, and something like ZIPAIR would be perfect for someone who really need to go in emergency. As long as the engine works, I would not complain!
"Me for scale" was a funny one. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Just got a flight with them. Im fine getting the package for luggage, carry on and meal. It ends up being cheaper than any other flight by far still. I fly with cheap airlines usually and the website was very easy to understand. Unlike many other companies. Also, Zip is a company owned by JA so i think it's an airline i can go with. Thank you fo the video!
Thanks, this was very helpful. I hope to visit Japan this December.
Thank you for reviewing their internet services, this was also what I'm most interested in!!!
Great video review! Showed me exactly what I needed to know about the economy seats, and edited well. It's so tempting to book something now, especially since they charge in yen! The business class seats are cheaper than what the other airlines are charging for economy.
Whoops. Disregard what I said about the business class being cheaper than the economy for the other airlines - it was a one way cost. It comes out to over 300,000 yen for me for round-trip and everything included.
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment
@@kenzington4short really depends on the time honestly, I've seen the price vary greatly for the only flight that serves my country, ranges from around 70k+ yen to 140k+ yen, so I suggest try to book earlier on beforehand.
So if they charge in Yen we as Americans get a better deal due to the dollar being worth more these days? Or is it because in Yen the fees and added cost don’t really add much in total that is expensive?
I heard prices fluctuate during the week. What is the cheapest day to book or fly during the week? I have trouble sleeping when not lying down, so I should consider the lie flat business seats. The economy prices are very tempting due to how cheap it is.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
I flew zipair in October, and it was quite comfy. I had Netflix downloaded on my phone and bought food for the flights, so I was fine. I mostly knocked out for most of the flight anyways 😅 just get from point A to B
Thanks Emu I am going to try Zipair in April. So excited.
Have a wonderful trip!
Your air travel video is your best work.
Great show! Good luck!! 👌🙏
Thanks for this, queen!
Love the plane review
Thanks for this. They just started flying from where u live (Vancouver)but I've been really iffy about them because the reviews are remarkably bad!!! I will keep your info in mind while i decide 👍🏼
PS thank you for the shots with the luggage, very good for scale and also for a bit of fun in the video ❤🎉
TYSM for this video! I booked because of the cheap prices but later felt worried i made the wrong choice. This video made me feel better 😊
Glad I could help, I hope everything goes smoothly 🤞
Nice thanks for the review im flying there soon
Have an awesome trip!
Nice review! Most economy experiences will no doubt be more pleasant when you get the whole row of seats for yourself. lol
Very informative- tysm!
Even if Japanese say "budget" their quality is never "budget".
Thank you for this!
Good for you to give an accurate assessment. We just got back from Japan on Zipair and 1) the wifi is terrible; going to Japan even the intranet wasn't working so we couldn't order any inflight snacks or beverage 2) The food we pre-ordered was worse than anything you can get from a convenience store in Japan. We ordered the wagyu beef and it had maybe 2 strands of beef; mostly sauce on rice. The movie/tv selection is really bad. We downloaded Netflix as well and brought a book prior to booking. Having said that, it is really cheap and we'll probably use them again only because of the price. They are simplifying the prices for the luggage in Oct, 2023 so that will be an improvement. I hope they fix the wifi (since they were boasting about a starlink) and give us better food options.
You get what you pay for.
Good detail info thank you
I just found out about this flight! and for someone like me that has been dreaming to fly to Japan. This will finally give me an opportunity. I don't care about the tv and wifi just to get to my destination! so excited :)
Hearing this, I'm so excited for you too. Have a wonderful trip!
idk why people love japan, im going to stop by there from lax to vietnam, not looking to stay in japan.
thanks for the info😊
Thanks for the video
This channel needs more subs!
Agree! Great content!
thank you! I just booked a flight with them and this makes me feel less skeptical haha
hiii, how was your flight with zipair?
Excellent video. I just subscribed
Zipair only flies the 787, probably the most sophisticated and modern airplane in production right now
With the skinniest seats in the air. Also the A350 is newer and more sophisticated in its engineering. (as well as having wider seats)
@@stephanguitar9778 true. But where else can you get sub $2k business seats LAX to Tokyo, it's gonna be my first time laying down on a flight, can't wait
@@igbatious Lay flat, yes I agree. Cheap seats is off my limits.
@@igbatious Agreed I used buy the cheapest fares ( still do if less the 4 hours ) and use that money for nicer hotels however I'm getting older and appreciate those bigger laydown seats and not being sore for a week.
Didn’t the 787 have safety issues for the past few years? Or some version of it?
Emos are the wildest girls, u rock girl! Blown out and proud of it!
Can’t figure out how to buy a ticket from LA to NRT, can get to the part where you choose a date but there is no calendar
May I ask what dimensions are allowed for the checked in baggage? Was having a hard time understanding the specifications on their FAQ.
Also how strict are they with the dimensions with the carry on baggage? I have a travel bag that’s 24 inches long and i believe they only allow 21 inches. Was hoping i could get away with taking it for my trip this month😅
my hero
Thank you for your review, this is so helpful!! So to confirm, there were only USB chargers in economy, right? No outlets that you can use to plug a laptop in?
Hi K C thanks for watching! Yes, there's only USB charging in economy. Nothing to charge your laptop with, I confirmed this with a rep from Zipair as well :)
@@flowerobsessed_ There's only USB without outlets? Does this vary between flights? My flight to Narita that I flew recently had an outlet that I could use, but I didn't use it since I didn't have a laptop on hand. I also didn't struggle with WiFi, ran UA-cam fine for me. It's possible that the hardware between aircraft, for the outlet at least, and WiFi might change based on how close you are to land, as my flight was relatively close to land pretty much the entire flight
They fly the Boeing 787 which is the most advanced passenger airline. It's awesome.
How do you see what seats are available prior to booking? I’ve been unable to find that information.
That helped!
You didn't mention the broken website or the fact that is impoossble to communicate with a human. I mailed them multiple times and never got a response. On Many sites they are the lowest rated airline. It seems like the limited staff at the airport is there to find fault with passengers, not to help.
Thanks for the review. I was wondering the same thing. Is this too good to be true?!
i will be flying with them this Tuesday and was wondering if I can bring an empty hydro flask (i have a 32 oz bottle). and i couldn't find any information on the zip air website. I dont normally have issues with the known airlines. all i could find was the normal information on 3oz bottled liquids. also on the website it said no portable chargers (?) and i was planning on bringing one. did you have any issues if you did bring one?
Hey how was the flight? Did they give any food? Looking to go to Japan in December
Hi there!! Planning a trip to Japan in the spring. I noticed that the price for one way is the same as round trip?? So weird? I’m going to try from a different computer later to see if maybe the site is capturing cookies .. also I’m interested in the lay flat seating … I mean it’s coming up to about $2,000 round trip for two people on an 11 hour flight … that’s a killing compared to $10,000 on first class!?!? However .. I understand you still have to pay for your extras as well.. but laying out makes such a big difference on these kinds of flights. Thanks for sharing !
Hi! My flight to Japan with ZIPAIR is tomorrow and I got an email regarding some requirements for traveling back to the US. Did you have to fill any of this out or is this only for non-US-citizens?
Hey how was the flight with this airlines? Looking to go during December
Great video! I am hoping to be automatically checked in but I read online you need to go to the counter. How was your check in experience, were you automatically checked in?
I don't think it was automatic, but it was a relatively painless experience at the counter. Just make sure you paid for the baggage you bring and that you bring passport and proof of onward travel :)
@@flowerobsessed_ Can I ask what you meant by proof of onward travel?
Hi Alan! By proof of onward travel, they want to see that you will be leaving Japan within 90 days of your arrival (if you are coming for tourism). So either your round trip ticket, or a ticket to your next destination will suffice!
im going soon with my sister :) how long was your stay?
I SAW LIKE LAY DOWN SEATS in other videos
Are the prices for any flight cheaper if you book several months in advance vs a week before you book to fly or is it the same? I heard the prices fluctuate during the week…if so which day is the cheapest to fly? Thx
how much was the flight? im also flying out of lax and prices are $900 rn 😪
I hope ZipAir extends Taiwan soon!
Hi I booked a flight and chose the 23kg Baggage option. For mine, it didn’t specify if it’s hand-carry/check-in baggage. May i know does it mean that the total weight of all baggage (irregardless hand-carry or check-in) can be up to 23kg? Also, is there a limit to the number of luggage that i can bring even if i don’t exceed the weight limit? Thanks a lot and look forward to ur reply 😊
the 23kg is most likely the max weight limit you picked and most likely there is a limit but I personally don’t know
Did you find the answer to your question? If so I would love to know. Thanks.
My only question is should I just buy a one way ticket and then just buy my ticket when I’m going to return cause I feel like I’ll save a lot more money doing this
I actually like the lack of food. I usually don't eat airplane food anyway and I prefer to go on a mini diet before going to Japan.
Strangely (and frustrating), there are no flights on Zipair flying from NRT to San Jose, CA in April 2023.
It's a bit early, perhaps they haven't released the tickets yet?
@@flowerobsessed_ My wife and I have booked many times for March/April cherry blossom season even as early as in mid-September.
@@nateshf9303 she didn’t marry the smartest of the lot
@@ihmpall Oh no...don't say that. I'm sure you are a good man!
They just started San Jose service like a week ago. January they will start 5-day a week SJC service. My guess is they will post their April flights in late December/January.
So you have 24 hours before the scheduled flight to cancel OR did you mean 24 hours after you book it to cancel?
Does the blanket come with the flight?
Hello great video.
Do the seats recline enough to nap?
They are some of the higher end models of seats. So yeah.
Booked my flight with them yesterday. Do you happen to remember which terminal Zipair departs from at LAX?.
Terminal B! (Tom Bradley International Terminal)
What's the max weight for carryon?
@@alwaysinsearch I paid an extra 30-40 dollars to have the 12kg of total weight. Otherwise you get 7kg. I will say though that they did not weigh my bags when departing LA or when departing Tokyo back to the states.
Which seat aisle did u have?
are you allowed two carry-ons? (backpack and luggage)?
I have the same question. I believe so. (Carry on and personal item which is the backpack).
With additional $$ for baggages, seat, and meal; it's the same cost if you took JAL economy.
i bought a flight. and how can i print my ticket? i only have a invoice. is that all we get? then print real ticket day before flt????
I believe that you can show your confirmation number at the airport and they will print the tickets for you
Great video! Do you know if I can have my backpack without any charge of $$? Thank you
I also bought the premium ticket just lik you with the 23 k Luggage and a meal
@andreamartinez2645 what's their carryon policy?
hi! do they properly check the carry on weight?
Do you know what the max amount is for carryon?
I'm not sure how other flights do it, but you need COVID test results. What if you test positive and can't board the plane because of that? Still no refund?
I don't think they check for COVID test before boarding
They don't check anymore
Anyone know why zipair doesn’t offer one-way flights?
I just checked the website. It seems they do. :)
hello! do the seats recline?
yes!
Can i carry a free purse or bookbag?
I am Japanese, is it easier to enter for me? I live in the US
You only need a book passports and round trip
Hello there
It's a pity they don't cater for Europe.
Did they offer hot water?
not freely offered... I didn't ask though!
Did they weigh your carry on?
They did not! although I suppose they'd be within their rights to
This was my ? as well!
@emuvisits so you can carry like a purse/bookbag plus a carryon luggage under 15 pounds for free?
I recommend you inform the viewers that this airline has no refund policy for emergency cancellation. DO NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE. If you or someone gets injured or sick they will run with your money.
Yeah she said that in the video….?
Meals cost extra!! :(
yeah :(
End User? She thing she doing a computer review.
3:25 i hope you did turn off the light off during you nap time…
Do not fly Zipair. It is terrible. There is no customer service. Zipair refused to let me board even though I had a ticket and stranded me in Tokyo.
Zipairを飛ばさないでください。 ひどいです。 カスタマーサービスはありません。 Zipair はチケットを持っていたのに乗船を拒否し、東京で立ち往生しました.
What was their reason for the denial of boarding?
@@1paulwang1 Zipair refused to issue a boarding pass within 1 hr. of the scheduled departure time and I was 3 minutes late. Ticketing agents were still working and they told me and 2 other families that we would not be allowed to board, even though we had no bags to check in, there was no line at customs or security, and the flight was way under booked. Instead, they told us our tickets were cancelled, there was no way to rebook, we would have to buy new tickets, and Zipair's next flight was not for 3 days. There was also no customer service number to call. This strict 1 hr. "rule" is not clearly disclosed by Zipair, and it is absurd. It also appears to be illegal. The ticketing staff were not helpful and did not care that they were ruining people's vacations. Terrible experience. Let your followers know not to fly this terrible airline. Do not be fooled, it is nothing like JAL.
Sorry to hear you had that experience, thanks for the cautionary tale
@@davidrosen1915 Sorry to know that. But, Japan is a country of rule. 3 minutes of lateness can be considered a huge deal here. You should have just arrived at the airport earlier. Moreover, you're flying with a cheap budget airline. Their staff isn't gonna be the kindest. What do you expect? Book twice more expensive JAL tickets next time~.
@@davidrosen1915 I'm really sorry to say it's your own fault, but you should at least check in online so you can at least use a Digital Boarding Pass
having flown on three separate JAL International flights in the last two weeks, thank gawd Zip didn't try to sell you JAL food! It is the WORST! JAL's vaunted "Promising young chefs" shouldn't put their names on that drek! As far as crews being overzealous with the 787's EDW's ("Electronically Dimmable Windows"), that appears universal. I flew in a 787 from U.S.' DFW to Narita, a 13-hour ordeal, in broad daylight. Within an hour, the crew darkened ALL the cabin windows. SO, it was like being in a noisy tomb for 12.5 hours. The 787's have better pressurization and climate control than other Boeing long-haul aircraft like the 777 and I prefer them, but this "blacking out the cabin" nonsense is ridiculous and certainly not safer! I'm now intentionally avoiding 787 flights.
Okay Karen
@@ihmpall Stupid reply ihmpall. Mr C (obviously not Karen) Was just stating the truth. I have had numerous 12+ hour day flights where the crew just seem to believe that if they dim the windows or even force you to shut the blinds, you will, like a dumb bird just go to sleep and not bother them. Also the 787s have the worst skinny seats in the sky. I banned them 10 years ago. In fact on my up and coming budget airline flight next month from Malaysia to Tokyo I am flying on a 737 with far more seat space than any 787
None of this is relevant to Zip Air, the topic of this helpful video. And btw, if you hate JAL just take American Airlines which flies the DFW route. Easy peasy!
I know it was not your intention but don't be that selfish. Even if UA-cam was watchable, do you know how much bandwidth you would be taking away from the rest of the passengers? If on the road and there is shared wifi, please dont do any stream or video related activities and just remain preferably in text-based applications. Wifi is for everybody