The ANA 777-300ER premium economy experience (HND-SFO)

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  • čas přidán 10. 11. 2023
  • ANA 777-300ER premium economy is mostly really awesome. The seats are incredible! They offer generous legroom, very steep recline, and business class quality video screens.
    That said, the food is disapointing. Well, at least by premium economy standards.
    This is a full review of ANA flight number 108 from Tokyo (Haneda) to San Francisco. Total flying time was 9 hours and 16 minutes. My seat was 26G, and the aircraft registration was JA793A.
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Komentáře • 209

  • @dan_pal
    @dan_pal Před 2 měsíci +17

    Bro I don’t give a damn about the food, I would rather spend half a day hungry than uncomfortable.

  • @jaqenhghar2446
    @jaqenhghar2446 Před 7 měsíci +32

    I'd much rather have the more comfortable premium seats than "premium food" any day. Food is a transitory enjoyment that's typically a hit or miss anyway, the seat sticks with you the entire flight. I would say ANA did it just right for my preference in the balance of those two things.

    • @michaellima6272
      @michaellima6272 Před 17 dny

      I don't want to have to choose between the two. If I'm paying good money (or points), I'd like to have a comfortable and spacious seat as well as a good soft product (i.e. good food) for the long-haul journey.

  • @Mr.Aviation-ym2vq
    @Mr.Aviation-ym2vq Před 7 měsíci +28

    Literally started watching 7 seconds after it was posted 😂

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +3

      That’s how it’s done! 👊🏻 Thank you!

  • @jimw2566
    @jimw2566 Před 7 měsíci +16

    I've flown ANA long haul flights 14 or 15 times this year. And yes, while I love everything else about the airline, their food service leaves quite a bit to be desired. I'm glad you got mayo on your sandwich; my last one was hard buns with a slight piece of lettuce squished between the slices, and packaged in a sealed commercial, impossible to open bag. I am pretty sure they bought out the 7-Eleven day-old inventory.. With that said, I still love ANA and hope some day they'll find decent catering.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +3

      7-Eleven day old inventory. 🤣 I couldn’t have described it any better.

    • @tech9803
      @tech9803 Před 7 měsíci

      I flew United to Japan and ANA return. I was expecting a higher standard given the great food in Japan but was kind of disappointed.

  • @los.angeles.aviation
    @los.angeles.aviation Před 7 měsíci +4

    Another amazing video Scott, I can't wait for more!

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the info + video!

  • @irvingjohnson9244
    @irvingjohnson9244 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Always look forward to these. Funny and entertaining.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching! 👀👍🏻

  • @shehebehsuebwisshgauwbevsjs
    @shehebehsuebwisshgauwbevsjs Před 7 měsíci

    Been looking forward to watching this ever since reading the caustic review!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Haha, yeah, it took me a while to make the video. 😅

  • @nuancedrenditions
    @nuancedrenditions Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for the video. Most of the other videos on CZcams were about the food. And between this review and your economy basic one, I think I can make an informed choice.

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL Před 7 měsíci

    Great flight review as always.

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 Před 7 měsíci

    Fantastic video Scott!!😸

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks Ryan - glad you enjoyed it!

  • @JohnNorris1977
    @JohnNorris1977 Před 7 měsíci

    Yay! SANspotter is back! I was literally just wondering where you’ve been Scott. Don’t leave us for so long.... 😊

  • @thereisnoaddress
    @thereisnoaddress Před 7 měsíci +6

    Likely oversold economy so you got upgraded! Great review and filmography as always 💛

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yep, it was a completely full flight, so that’s likely what happened. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @Avgeek-kaz
    @Avgeek-kaz Před 7 měsíci +20

    Hi Scott. Good to see your new video! ANA and JAL premium economy will get you into their lounges. As you can expect, the lounges get busy due to the easier lounge access policy. A sandwich and water only for a meal? That's disappointing even considering the flight time to SFO being less than 10 hours.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Hey Kaz! I had no idea about the lounges, so it was a neat little perk for sure. And for everyone else reading this comment, you really need to go check out Kaz’s CZcams channel - lots of great stuff over there! 👀📺✈️

    • @user-io6je8zk7q
      @user-io6je8zk7q Před 7 měsíci

      The menu stated the sandwich as a snack

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 Před 7 měsíci

    Always glad to see one of your videos pop up in my feed, Scott! Sorry the food was a downer!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Hope you enjoyed it! I’ll just have to try it again and hope for better food. 😄

  • @EdwardConnors
    @EdwardConnors Před 7 měsíci

    Congrats on the op up!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks man! I definitely got lucky.

  • @jennifergala
    @jennifergala Před 7 měsíci

    You're my favorite aviation reviewer. Awesome content.

  • @wolfganghofmann3977
    @wolfganghofmann3977 Před 7 měsíci

    Dude that’s a interesting experience for sure , I think many companies have an identity problem with premium economy , thanks for the video , cheers 🍻 .

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Very true! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @90293Mike
    @90293Mike Před 7 měsíci +9

    ANA is one of the best airlines in the world. The food looks like it didn’t measure up but my experience is that late night departures have a reduced food service. I normally would eat a full meal in the club in this situation and not eat the on board meal, just go to sleep. Anyway Thank you for this video because I’m actually planning to book an ANA premium economy flight right now.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You’re very welcome Mike! Hope you have a great trip!

    • @Ben-eh1qt
      @Ben-eh1qt Před 7 měsíci +1

      What is considered "late night" how about a 9:05pm takeoff?

    • @90293Mike
      @90293Mike Před 7 měsíci

      @@Ben-eh1qtI consider “late night” as 11 PM or later. For a 9 PM departure, I would expect a normal meal service. Of course this would vary by airline. And I actually haven’t flown that many ANA flights that have left at night, so I’m not really sure what the cutoff time is between a normal meal service and the sandwich that he got.

    • @Ben-eh1qt
      @Ben-eh1qt Před 7 měsíci

      @@90293Mike yeah I would expect that 9:05pm would be a normal meal but who the freak knows. Annoyingly flights booked with United miles cannot pay for the 2500 yen premium meal for regular economy. Only flights booked through their own stupid website. So I guess I'm just going to pig out at the lounge and then go to sleep and screw the meal haha.

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 Před 7 měsíci

    great flight greetings from the netherlands

  • @jaypainespotter
    @jaypainespotter Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Scott, I've never flown ANA premium economy as I always fly business class but it does look pretty good. The lounge at Haneda is awesome but I didn't get to stay in the lounge to long as I was up on the roof deck overlooking the views from terminal 2. Thanks for the great video of my favorite airline in the world.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      You’re very welcome! I had no idea about the rooftop deck. I’m definitely going to have to check that out next time. 👍🏻

    • @halitosis75
      @halitosis75 Před 7 měsíci

      I have never flown Ana business as I always fly first class 😄 🤣 😂

  • @rod_at_adelaide5766
    @rod_at_adelaide5766 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great trip report and nicely filmed. JAL also offers lounge service for PE and even economy flex fare! Food did look a bit lacking.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks! I’m hoping to try JAL premium economy soon to be able to compare it to ANA.

  • @4evertrue830
    @4evertrue830 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I like the way you travel with only one bag all the time. No stress, no hassles. If i am going to have my own avaition geek channel, i think i will call it the 'onebagtraveller'. I hope no one takes it up yet before i do. 😄☺😊

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      One bag makes it simple! Better get started on that channel today before someone snags it up before you… 😄

  • @Shannon-yg2zq
    @Shannon-yg2zq Před 6 měsíci

    We flew premium economy on JAL & enjoyed every moment. Our first time flying premium economy & loved every moment on JAL.

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 Před 7 měsíci

    I Havent Experience ANA Premium Economy Yet.Great Trip Report

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks! I highly recommend trying it, but it seems that the food is better on daytime flights.

  • @Calebs_Aviation
    @Calebs_Aviation Před 7 měsíci

    2ND! 🥈WOW! A FREE BUMP up to Premium Economy on ANA 🇯🇵 which includes lounge access, WOW again! 🤩 WHAT A TREAT! Especially on that GORGEOUS ANA 777-300ER my favorite modern wide body jet! ✈️
    That seat I think looks better than some Domestic “First” seats here in the US 🇺🇸 like on United! 😂 Talk about winning a lottery! 🎉🎉
    Congrats 🍾🎊 again on a FANTASTIC FLIGHT & what a great video!
    Cheers 🥂 my friend!
    Caleb’s Aviation

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks Caleb! Yeah, it’s really hard to complain about an upgrade on a long-haul flight. I just wish it would happen more often. 😄

  • @stevenelson3515
    @stevenelson3515 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’ve taken this configuration a couple of times now and love it. JAL has a larger seat pitch at 42”, but, for some reason, I felt more comfortable in ANA’s 38” seat, despite being 6’2” tall. I think the recline was better. In terms of service, both JAL and ANA are great. Food I’d give to ANA in PE and economy, but JAL’s Japanese menu in business is better than ANA.

  • @samuelbarringer715
    @samuelbarringer715 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I enjoyed the economy class food on Asiana. Asiana did not have much in desserts, but the main meal was pretty good for economy class.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      I’ve heard the same thing from other people. Hopefully I’ll get to try Asiana economy before they’re absorbed into Korean AIr…

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing your trip here. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před 7 měsíci

      Yes, going to the airline lounge before your flight is always nice!!! Always!!! You can eat a good medium size meal and that will satisfy you. Well, in the Premium Economy cabin areas I like the first row after Business Class either on the right or left side of that cabin space on other airlines. That is the row area that I like on other airlines. Finally, yes, that jet stream in the sky is pushing us big aircraft boy soo fast. I experienced that many times coming back from Hong Kong on the recently retired 747-400s.

  • @colinshi8247
    @colinshi8247 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Hey Scott, great video as always! I totally understand your disappointment with ANA's reduced meal service on long haul flights. Unfortunately, this isn't a COVID cutback. Both ANA and JAL had that same service flow on late night departures even before the pandemic. And both Japanese premium economies have the same quirks: lounge access with the ticket, but same meals as in economy. I'd recommend you try JAL in the future. I heard they serve better food in 2023. If you want the full ANA experience right now, you'll have to take a daytime flight, although only HND-JFK and HND-LHR are guaranteed the newest 777 configuration.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Interesting! I thought all 77Ws have been updated, so this is good to know. But yes, it’s going to be a daytime flight next time (I hope). I really need to try JAL out of San Diego again as well. It’s been too long!

    • @kronix1095
      @kronix1095 Před 7 měsíci

      Would love to see an updated review on the SAN-NRT route on JAL @@sanspotter

    • @IndoDiaspora
      @IndoDiaspora Před 7 měsíci

      JAL PE food is better? No it isn’t. I flew JAL PE round trip SFO-HND and the food was nasty. It was some kind of healthy food concoction that they came up with and it was awful. So the next time I fly on a Japanese airline in PE I will bring my own food to eat.

    • @kronix1095
      @kronix1095 Před 7 měsíci

      the catering out of SFO is prob nasty but HND catering should be better no?@@IndoDiaspora

  • @oregonduc
    @oregonduc Před 7 měsíci

    Kind of surprised that the catering isn't that good since it's departing from HND vs your other video which was a departure from SFO. They have their own kitchen at HND/NRT vs SFO. I think they even have their own kitchen at HNL after Gov Ige helped pay for the renovation of Concourse C for them to dock the special A380 livery planes. I also liked that at NRT when I went to the ANA lounge even though I was on economy ticket, but since I'm UA Gold I could enter the lounge. I was there at 12pm and my flight wasn't until 915PM and I was able to eat a bunch of food and drink beer all day long while plane spotting and taking photos and ordering from the Ramen Bar too.

  • @kevting4512
    @kevting4512 Před 7 měsíci

    The general consensus with premium economy is that the price you paid is for the extra seating comfort and that's that. The food is eco food, which can be good or bad depending on the carrier. The only time I'd consider buying premeco on my own is if the cost difference is less than half the price of a eco seat.

  • @gk1771
    @gk1771 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I believe, JAL also offers lounge access to premium economy, though I've never flown with them yet. Cathay Pacific has great premium economy as well, and the meals we're a tad better than what you showed. Though, flying with Philippine Airlines, you're not going to get seats quite as good, especially the inferior 777 business class seats they have that are closer to premium economy seats with lie-flat 2-3-2 configuration. But they serve full meals no matter what time you leave. I've flown a couple of 3 hour Asian flights after midnight, and there goes the full hot meal when all I want to do is sleep. I've only flown ANA once round-trip domestic Tokyo-Chitose/Sapporo since they're codeshare with PAL, and absolutely nothing, and their domestic 777s and 787s are tightly packed.

  • @redcomusic
    @redcomusic Před 7 měsíci

    Ah, that iconic exhale/sigh. And I love the unexpected upgrade; I mean ya know just take that boarding pass, say thank you and then run!! LOL
    - Red

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Haha, yup! I didn’t want to rock the boat, so I just took it and ran. 😆

  • @510ghostboy
    @510ghostboy Před 7 měsíci

    you need to post more scott I cannot wait a month for a new video lol

  • @dianeschroeder3980
    @dianeschroeder3980 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great seat, terrible food. The clue was that they gave you lounge access so that you didn’t actually need to eat the food on the plane. Oh well, live and learn. You now know for next time. Always a fun review with you Scott!❤️✈️

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Exactly! I definitely would’ve eaten a lot more in the lounge if I would’ve known about the onboard food situation ahead of time. 😄

  • @isaac5822
    @isaac5822 Před 7 měsíci

    First time watcher, but enjoyed the video. I would ask that you put chapters in your videos to help segment the parts you already label on screen.

  • @TheNoisyNinja72
    @TheNoisyNinja72 Před 7 měsíci

    JAL also offer lounge access for Premium Economy passengers.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      More airlines need to do this. 😄

  • @meathook2448
    @meathook2448 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Scott have you flown Delta's premium select yet? I was curious if you felt like a regular first class seat is any better than the premium select product for a flight of about 6 hours?

  • @dianeleazenby718
    @dianeleazenby718 Před 7 měsíci

    Great review Scott though I don’t think I could’ve eaten dinner at @11:00 pm and then breakfast at 1:00 am! 😜

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! I was surprisingly hungry for some reason - guess I didn’t eat enough curry!

  • @clausstimpfig3803
    @clausstimpfig3803 Před 7 měsíci

    Scott, here we go again. First of all THNX for VID!
    Some buddy told me recently that the only difference between Eco and Prem Eco when it comes to foodservice on ANA is that you get FREE FRENCH CHAMPAGNE plus Petit Fours as dessert which is served in BIZ Class. And more snacks...whatever this means! Oh yes and the free lounge access. Comes with free sparkling wine, food.
    The sandwich at the beginning of your trip was very, very poor.
    breakfast la, la....
    Verdict from Claus:
    Agree the cabin plus seat plus the loo was fabulous! Not to forget the friendliness of the cabin crew.You wont find that on any U.S. carrier.
    Meal poor, BUT how could you forget the petit fours?????
    French champagne . Very good for me.
    Cheers!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      I know! 😄 My reviews would be so much more interesting if I would partake in the alcohol lol. Drinking on flights tends to dry out my sinuses in a very bad way unfortunately, so fancy bottled water is usually as exotic as I get. But yeah, everything else about this flight was amazing. ANA is still one of my favorite airlines.

  • @traveller_andrew
    @traveller_andrew Před 7 měsíci

    I'm Star Alliance Gold and flew long haul ANA multi city this year. I did not get any upgrade from Economy to Premium, even though the plane was half empty.
    I did get the Pokemon plane though 😂

  • @bcaiwong
    @bcaiwong Před 7 měsíci

    Lounge Access for was star alliance gold status maybe? but if not, then its pretty cool premium economy gets lounge access.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah, I would’ve had lounge access anyway due to my gold status, but premium economy passengers definitely get access as well. I agree. Really cool.

  • @user-iw7vv9fg3u
    @user-iw7vv9fg3u Před 4 měsíci

    I just arrived from SFO premium economy. agree about the seats being very comfortable, I was in an older version of this plane. The so called food, was abysmal, and yes several other airlines offer lounge access with premium economy, notable Air New Zealand, Scandinavian airlines

  • @cardinal_thrill5
    @cardinal_thrill5 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I see you taking the effort to blur fellow passengers faces and allowing them the privacy they deserve when travelling! It shows your respect and humility as a creator. Wish more aviation ytbers would blur or at least try not to film other passengers so much!

  • @KennyLamTravel
    @KennyLamTravel Před 7 měsíci

    I want to be on any ANA flght as long as possble.. and the boarding music is a killer (good)

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      I’d imagine the feeling would be even stronger in business class! Music probably the same though. 😆

  • @holmesrg
    @holmesrg Před 4 měsíci

    This is much better than their 787 premium economy offering.

  • @videofromjapan8441
    @videofromjapan8441 Před 6 měsíci

    Mind the food you were served but considering the lounge access, this changes a little bit

  • @Bobrogers99
    @Bobrogers99 Před 7 měsíci +1

    ANA has a big investment in their hard product (seating, IFE), but they've totally missed the boat with the the food service. That's something they can correct easily, and they'd be wise to do so. Many flyers expect a "premium" meal in Premium Economy.

  • @perdomot
    @perdomot Před 7 měsíci

    Always wanted to try the premium seats on ANA but I'm not willing to shill out an extra $800 for it. Think I'll check if they offer free upgrades on my next trip.

  • @queenannelou
    @queenannelou Před 4 měsíci

    Can you lift the hand rest?

  • @LiquidTomatoo
    @LiquidTomatoo Před 7 měsíci

    Great review! Wondering where can i find this boarding pass template, cheers!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks! I actually made that myself in Adobe After Effects.

  • @rafaelodossantos4210
    @rafaelodossantos4210 Před měsícem

    How does it come you travel with ANA one week ago? For work?

  • @GamingManiac1234
    @GamingManiac1234 Před 2 měsíci

    How would you compare the seats from ANA to JAL? I'm planning my first trip to Japan and I'm stuck between the two airlines and what seats to pick Economy, Prem Economy or Business. The cost difference between all of them are huge, so if I do fly economy or prem economy, I'm spending the difference of what I saved from not flying business for nicer accommodations.

  • @panathenaea
    @panathenaea Před 2 měsíci

    I paid extra to gain access to the lounge. Looks like I made the right decision

  • @michaelmartin4366
    @michaelmartin4366 Před 2 měsíci

    My wife and I will be flying from LAX to Bangkok in August (2024) and I'm just now looking into flights. This trip it's going to be economy class, but next year it will be premium economy. I'm thinking Korean Airlines, ANA, and Asiana. Which of these 3 would you fly?

  • @martindalpe.photography
    @martindalpe.photography Před 7 měsíci +1

    I think it's your StarAlliance Gold member that grant you the lounge access. ;)

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      That definitely would’ve got me in, but both ANA and JAL allow premium economy passengers into the lounge.

  • @minglee6866
    @minglee6866 Před 7 měsíci

    I believe you have access to any star alliance lounge being a member of Star Alliance Gold.

  • @elevat1on
    @elevat1on Před 7 měsíci

    Hey man! Another great video. I cant believe you dont have more subscribers by now. Have you tried Air Canadas long haul signature class? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I'm flying them from Zurich to Toronto in two weeks. I have tried several long haul business class products before, but Air Canada will be a first for me. Cheers!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks! Yes, I got to try Air Canada 77W business class from Montreal to Paris late last year. It was good! A little better than what the US carriers can do, but nowhere near as good as a Middle East or Asian carrier. Still worth it IMHO.

    • @elevat1on
      @elevat1on Před 7 měsíci

      @@sanspotter Thanks man! I have flown business with United, SAS, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Asiana, Lufthansa, Swiss and a few others. Never any middle eastern airlines. Truth be told, I'm actually a big fan of United Polaris. Well, atleast the seat. Singapore Airlines is ofcourse the best of those I just mentioned. ACs seats looks nice too in business, so I'm looking forward to it. Flying on a 77L both too and from Zurich, so that's a new aircraft type for me as well. Have been on the 77W and the 777-200ER before.

    • @nmpls
      @nmpls Před 7 měsíci

      One super annoying thing about AC J is that there is a table that just slides forward and back. It is kind of low and makes it extremely annoying if you are a side sleeper. Which sucks, because it is otherwise an excellent seat if you're tall, but most tall people who side sleep with bump the table. I found ANA's old J seat easier to sleep in, even though its bed length is shorter than me.

  • @patriciang4940
    @patriciang4940 Před 3 měsíci

    I flew a long haul round trip flights with ANA few months ago. I ordered "vegetarian vegan meals" which were so much better than the "Oriental or Asian vegetarian meals" of Eva Air, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic & alike. The quality of the inflight meals was actually much better if the flights were departed from airports in Asia vs. those departed in America.

  • @justins7012
    @justins7012 Před 7 měsíci

    SAS offers lounge access to premium economy too.

  • @halitosis75
    @halitosis75 Před 7 měsíci

    Hello Scott. I'm thinking the first meal service is a snack as they are hoping PE wo u ld have eaten dinner in the lounge. Get on-board and sleep.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I just wish I would’ve known about the abbreviated meal service ahead of time so I could’ve eaten more in the lounge. 😄

  • @nmpls
    @nmpls Před 7 měsíci +2

    Just an FYI on ANA PE meal service. If you are flying PE out of TYO only, you can pre-book and pay for a special meal, which I think was like $10. It is completely worth it. It is much closer to a J meal on ANA than the Y meal you get in PE otherwise. Also, you get both the J dessert (which was amazing) and the Y dessert. That said my NRT-SFO flight appears to have given PE and Y a much more significant meal than you show.
    You also can get access to the J wine at that time.
    ANA upgrades are really weird. I flew SFO-NRT-SFO on an award ticket in PE. I had no status. I showed up to SFO and got a free upgrade. Per the checkin desk staff, Y was oversold, so they bumped me and a couple other lucky people to J and a few lucky Y passengers to PE. (I also got polaris access). The only method I could sort if that most of the front row of PE got upgraded to J.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Great tip about paying for a special meal. Definitely something to remember for next time! 👊🏻

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm a die hard 777 fan, so any flight on a 777 is amazing to me. The premium economy seat you had would outweigh the "bad" food in my opinion. And that Japanese service and hospitality is just incredible. I would suggest you repeat the flight but go on a daytime flight to compare the product with the overnight flight. Also a bonus...flying into SFO, my absolute favorite airport. My money is on your gold status for the upgrade.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah, I’m going to try really hard to do a daytime flight next time just to see if there’s any difference. I hope there is!

  • @lboquiren1
    @lboquiren1 Před 4 měsíci

    JAL has free use of PE in all airport they fly to.

  • @ronaldkuhlmann5332
    @ronaldkuhlmann5332 Před 6 měsíci

    I took the exact same flight last month and had the same response. The hard product was quite good but the food service was amongst the worst I have had. I had flown Air New Zealand in premium economy a few weeks prior and ANA paled in comparison. Too bad.

  • @krislokki7355
    @krislokki7355 Před 7 měsíci

    Japan airlines does offer lounge access for premium economy travelers

  • @bjrockhound9241
    @bjrockhound9241 Před měsícem

    I will take the best comfort over the food any day. I don't even care about the food on flights. I flew with Philippine airlines and premium was decent. I was upgraded to business on my way back and thought it was horrible. I was not that comfortable. I may try ANA even with the layover.

  • @MC-nn4ur
    @MC-nn4ur Před 7 měsíci

    Is this PE updated? The 787 PE on the flight from DC to Tokyo appears to be an older product.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yes this is the newest version.

  • @jamesonturner2711
    @jamesonturner2711 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the very honest and helpful review! I've flown in several Star Alliance premium economy cabins....United wins hands down with meals, entertainment and overall service. ANA wins with lounge access and seats (I love the reading lights)...Air Canada's cabin is my favorite "looks-wise". Keep up the good work.

  • @zacharykondo3622
    @zacharykondo3622 Před 7 měsíci

    Dont they still serve ramen or a corn soup?

  • @user-xj7cc5xz5v
    @user-xj7cc5xz5v Před 5 měsíci

    A pity ANA doesn't operate from Linbergh Field?

  • @sinbatsiraseranant1241
    @sinbatsiraseranant1241 Před 7 měsíci

    Sadly, ANA is still using the old plane with old seats for their NH001 flight from Washington, D.C. to Tokyo. Earlier this year, we went on Premium Economy to Tokyo and took Business Class back. The old Premium Economy seat was uncomfortable but bearable. After many years on Economy, we decided to spend more for comfort and not risk getting neck sprain.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah, there’s a pretty big difference between the old and new premium economy seat. The onboard is probably the same though.

  • @lachlanterrill2459
    @lachlanterrill2459 Před 7 měsíci

    Japan airlines also provides lounge access for premium economy

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      That’s interesting! So it seems that only ANA and JAL do this - I wonder if there are any others? 🤔

  • @stevesmitherman2981
    @stevesmitherman2981 Před 7 měsíci

    Check out JALs new premium on their A350-1000
    Blows this out the water

  • @Sogeking995
    @Sogeking995 Před 3 měsíci

    Everything about this looks identical to Delta's Premium Economy seats on the A350 that flies trans-Pacific and they have better food and a better foot rest

  • @alexsakon
    @alexsakon Před 7 měsíci +1

    Food in ANA is good even in economy. I think it was the unfortunate fact that it was a red eye and we Japanese people don’t like to eat late at night. I do agree that the food looked no different than economy, I feel that this isn’t an entirely uncommon practice among many airlines in regards to premium economy.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Next time I think I’m going to try a daytime flight instead (just to see if the food is any better). Maybe things are changing, but I remember pre-pandemic that the food in most premium economy cabins was almost business quality. Oh well. At least the seat was amazing. 😄

    • @gilboman
      @gilboman Před 7 měsíci

      JAL and ANA serve economy meals to PE passengers

  • @davek2499
    @davek2499 Před 7 měsíci

    Is there a dedicated lavatory for premium economy?

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      That big one in the video might have been the dedicated premium economy lavatory. Not sure though since it was adjacent to the economy cabin.

  • @markkaroo
    @markkaroo Před 7 měsíci

    SAS gives premium economy class access to the lounge

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Good to know! All the more reason to book a SAS premium economy ticket IMHO.

  • @danekim4275
    @danekim4275 Před 7 měsíci

    I am shocked at the substandard meals served in this ANA cabin class because my experience flying ANA (2 transpacific and 2 regional) have all had great meals. What’s with ANA these days? The only reason for the bad meals I can think of is that there may have been last minute catering problems.

  • @liw8718
    @liw8718 Před 2 měsíci

    After reading some of the posts here I don't see why having great food and a great seat should be mutually exclusive.
    Frankly I'm quite shocked how ANA decided to just sub the first meal with a midnite snack, especially when in the past the culinary experience on ANA has always been one of its major signatures.
    Never mind they still have a heated rivalry with JAL, this comes across like a slap in the face.
    Let's hope this midnite snack substitute is not a sign of things to come on Japanese airlines with late night departures from the U.S. too 😮

  • @MODECHARLIE
    @MODECHARLIE Před 7 měsíci

    I guess they can outweigh the value of having a sub standard meal service vs lounge access before the flight.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Very true! At least I’ll know that ahead of time for my next ANA trip.

  • @AA752
    @AA752 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Scott. Loved the video! I just flew NH108 in business class last week and had an equally mixed impression. The lounge was super crowded, and even though I got there 3.5 hours before departure, I was unable to get a shower. First world problems, I know, but it seems strange that a premium airline like ANA makes it nearly impossible to get a shower before a transpac in their flagship business. Onboard, the service and hard product were fantastic like you also experienced. I was a bit disappointed there was not more service to enjoy but also understood the rationale with the late departure time. The breakfast was so disappointing though. The only two options offered in business were the Japanese set or a shrimp and scallop rice pilaf. For someone like my wife who doesn't like seafood, that leaves pretty much no option. Honestly, your breakfast looked better than the business class western option!

  • @KnownAsLeo
    @KnownAsLeo Před 7 měsíci

    i've never flown on ANA, but when it comes to food served in Economy vs Premium Economy, EVA Airlines does the same as well. No difference in the chow.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Very interesting! The food was amazing the last time I flew EVA premium economy (in early 2020).

  • @paulready8897
    @paulready8897 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The food looked very bad esp for a Japanese airline. Definitely would expect better from them as they are touted as the best airline in Japan, and food is a huge deal in Japan.

  • @chewie94116
    @chewie94116 Před 7 měsíci

    ANA assumes that you are ready to sleep boarding the late flights (10 pm and later). Sorry you are surprised. This happens to everyone flying the late flights. You also get no dinner on business or first class. They assume you filled up your belly at the ANA lounge. I had the same surprise when I first flew the ANA late flights, but got used to it very quickly by eating prior to the flight and then falling asleep. I do not mind the lack of food, almost makes sense that they do not serve dinner after 10 pm. Also, now that you know, better eat your share at the ANA lounge or at a restaurant prior to boarding the late flights on ANA.

  • @jeremysmith4437
    @jeremysmith4437 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video airplane food is not what it used to be😢

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks! I am curious to see what they are serving up in business class these days. Somehow I need to figure out how to make that happen… 🤔

  • @gtrr3246
    @gtrr3246 Před 7 měsíci

    lol on point about ana employees

  • @Sunny0505
    @Sunny0505 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh no, food is awful…. My family is flying SFO-Haneda with ANA premium economy in two weeks and it’s a midnight flight… probably food situation is same:( Thank you for the head up. We’ll eat full dinner before the flight!!!

  • @anguscovoflyer95
    @anguscovoflyer95 Před 7 měsíci

    Japan airlines is almost the same when it comes to food in premium economy except you get an expanded drinks menu and udon noodles on demand

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      I definitely have to do JAL next time!

  • @hanj31
    @hanj31 Před 7 měsíci

    JAL does too

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah, I have definitely got to try JAL again. Last time was 2020 I believe, so it’s been a while.

    • @hanj31
      @hanj31 Před 7 měsíci

      @@sanspotter SAS gives you lounge access in premium economy supposedly flying out of their hubs.

  • @JeanHartland-df2cc
    @JeanHartland-df2cc Před 5 měsíci

    4 seats

  • @annonapearse2738
    @annonapearse2738 Před 4 měsíci

    We flew back to Sydney from Haneda last week ANA Premium Economy and found the experience underwhelming. Food certainly average. We chose a daylight flight, only to discover that the windows are darkened halfway through anyway. Makes for a very disorienting experience.

  • @Jason1904
    @Jason1904 Před 7 měsíci

    Beam me up with u Scotty! I'm a fantastic partner for flying lol you should be doing at least twice a month with videos lol your channel is too good!!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Twice a month?? 😂 I seriously wish I could, but these videos take far too long produce. I really need to find a way to streamline the process…

  • @suthiraphanassarat8669
    @suthiraphanassarat8669 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi there, what's your secret to flying frequently in Business or First Classes? I'd like to copy you so bad! Thanks for your advice!!

  • @scubaje
    @scubaje Před 7 měsíci

    Having flown ANA PE dozens of times between Manila and the US mainland in the last few years, I’ve never had a meal as sorry as the one they served on your flight! I did notice in my last flight with ANA PE in July, that the meals weren’t as good as usual. Between JAL and ANA, for me ANA has superior seats, more comfy on the 777 than on their 787s. The 787 PE seats don’t seem to have as much padding. JAL’s seats are great, but ANA’s are better. However JAL’s meal service, even in economy is superior. I flew JAL economy a couple of weeks ago on their from MNL on their 787 and to SEA on a 767 and those have to be the best economy seats ever. And the meals on JAL economy are superior to ANA PE.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Sounds like I definitely need to give JAL a try again (in both economy and premium economy). I don’t think it’ll be hard trying to find an excuse to do so… 😆

  • @pw4780
    @pw4780 Před 7 měsíci

    I gave up ANA’s business class because their lounge is overcrowded with premium economy pax. Can’t even shower before my connection.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      I totally understand. The lounge is extremely crowded!

  • @JeanHartland-df2cc
    @JeanHartland-df2cc Před 5 měsíci

    2 seats

  • @firebreathingrubberducky5621

    Put slippers on ASAP, but only after takeoff. Safety first.

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      Yup, I’m always surprised to see people put the slippers on before takeoff.

  • @larryleazenby8549
    @larryleazenby8549 Před 7 měsíci

    Too bad you didn’t find that footrest sooner. I wouldn’t eat that mayonnaise sandwich either!

    • @sanspotter
      @sanspotter  Před 7 měsíci

      I know, right?? I discovered it just about an hour prior to landing.