Why You MUST Take ANA or JAPAN Airlines for Travel!
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2022
- When traveling to Japan, there are many airlines to choose from. This video is to recommend why you should take a Japanese airline such as ANA or Japan Airlines.
ANA and Japan Airlines usually offers services that are unique compared to many other airlines which we will talk about in this video.
Luggage Allowance 00:30
Staff Service 00:50
Food & Drink 02:06
Cool Technology 03:51
Entertainment 05:01
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ANA is my all time favorite airline. Amazing service! Always very friendly and professional. Plus the food is really good and they go out of their way to make economy feel like first class!
Both ANA and JAL are more expensive, but compared to all US carriers, they are on a higher level. No question . So, you pay and choose what’s best for you.
But I think not so expensive, this summer I bought a flight from Florence via Frankfurt via Tokyo to Akita with ANA (premium economy) and I spent 1020€/$ and the ticket was eligible to free cancellation or change
Almost all other carriers are better than the US ones haha
@@justinseah4011 I wouldn't say that's necessarily true. British Airways and Air Canada are as mediocre as the Americans.
I just got round trip tickets from Vancouver to Tokyo on ANA in Premium economy for a hair over 3 grand.
I thought that was very reasonable.
Good review! Flew on ANA back on 5 Nov from SEA-NRT. Great to see the consistency!
Booked my ANA flight from Vancouver to Tokyo.
My first time on a Japanese airlines, feeling very excited !!
Fully agree in everything you mentioned.ANA or JAL!!Thx for the authentic presentation.
I tried to use ANA or JAL whenever I flight to JP. Love them both. One thing worth noting, both ANA and JAL still have good pitch for their internal economy seats (33-34 inch) when compare to US carries (30-31 inch).
Almost as if other airlines have embraced rinsing whatever we will pay for the least amount of space, whereas ANA and JAL appear to demonstrate more decency for their customers ^^
Great video! I'm about to fly ANA from SF to Manila, layover in Tokyo. Looking forward to the experience. Prior I flew China Airlines and United to Asia but giving ANA a try. Wish me luck.
That’s very true! JAL and ANA are the best airlines , ever! Great service from the smiling crews will really amaze you throughout your journey. Hands down!!!
Agreed. I flew both ANA and JAL to Thailand last month and both services were excellent.
recently took JAL....the best airline service so far......
I agree! I flew them in the past and the best experience so far!
I’m taking my family on a trip to Japan in a month and the service and comfort reviews was one of the main reasons I chose Jal, I think I prefer to pay a little extra for a nice direct flight with good service than deal with the hassle of connections and only ok service, specially after a somewhat disastrous experience on my last trip somewhere else with a cancelled connection
Loved the vlog. Though I would like to make a correction. You said cool technology of ANA. Brother that's a classic feature of Boeing 787-9 aircraft model. 😂. Any other airlines nowadays having that model running has this feature. Though I love Japan. Much love to both of you ❤. I'll surely visit Japan very soon. Love from India 🇮🇳 🤝 🇯🇵
I flew european and american airlines, also middle eastern airlines. In my opinion, from service, comfort, food, and crew hospitality, no one can beat Asian Airlines, especially JAL and ANA 😊
Eva, Singapore, Sichuan airline also good. Hope China open for tourism soon. I need to try Malaysia and Philippine one day but my mental just not there yet. I also frequent Thai and Vietnam when hop around SE Asia they also fine with 6 hr flight.
I also got pretty good service in SAS and TAP even tap aircrafts are kinda old. Air France and Lufthansa lower the bar a lot post covid.
I also flew Etihad and Emirates last year in pe and J. Like Etihad. Will try Saudi next time!
@@kiraasuka9943 Spot on but avoid Philippine Airlines since their nickname Plane Always Late still applies to them. Start in NRT/HND to MNL pick JL77/78/745/746 NRT/HND-MNL or NH819/869 over PR422/424 and PR427/431. Since you mentioned Eva Air and Singapore airlines their routes to MNL beat Philippine Airlines. For my father he did TPE-MNL on PR and BR he had a bad time on PR therefore he went BR272/278/262 > PR896/897
I loved them both,
but recently there was a huge price hike since 2 months ago.
I live in Indonesia; so from what was estimated around 5 - 10 million Rupiah for a direct flight from Jakarta to Tokyo, now it's at least 2x of the highest estimated fare.
Now we have no choice but to fly via 1x transit flight, which costs even more expensive than 10 million Rupiah now (it was around 3-4 millions before).
Prices HAVE gone up as people have started travelling again. My last trip from Mainland USA to Southeast Asia was in February. I'm going back in August and lodging and airfare are at least 35-40% higher.
I'll be flying with ANA next month on my first trip to Japan! My 2020 trip got cancelled due to Covid, and sadly ticket prices have almost doubled since... Luckily I'm too excited to care 😅. Thank you for your review!
Yes, the flight ticket is expensive now.. Thank you for watching my video!😊✨
how did it go Peter?
Love JAL, and the FA's simple bow to the passengers at the start of in-flight service, and before they take their seats for landing adds a nice touch to their overall service, putting themselves over SIA and Emirates. Only problem is they are always on the pricey end of the fare spectrum and far out from the median range for flights out of SFO towards Asia. But once I get past that hurdle, their level of service is unmatched.
I love Ana every time I fly to Asia I always chose Ana! They’re my favorite Airlines last time I flew with them was a month before Covid to Hong Kong. Flying with them again on the 20th to Kuala Lumpur 4th time with them best service even better then Singapore airlines that’s saying a lot too because Singapore is up there!! Let’s go Ana
I flew with ANA last week and boy, the food was excellent!
We travel to Japan and SE Asia a lot. JAL and ANA are our airlines of choice, even into SE Asia. Singapore Airlines is fantastic, don’t get me wrong. But from our home in San Francisco to Sing is a 17+ hour flight and at our age (60’s), the bones and muscles can’t take 17+ hours in a plane. We flew on Cathay through Hong Kong (and weren’t impressed). We love EVA, but even EVA is 13 hours to Taipei and, while better, it’s still not great. The Japanese airlines have an 11 hour flight to Tokyo, you get off, stretch and get a break, then have a 6 hour flight to your destination. Much better for us old farts.
At 6’2” tall, I need to have premium economy, at a minimum, even though both ANA have regular economy seats that have 33” or 34” seat pitch. ANA’s pitch in PE is 38” and on JAL, it’s 42”. We’ve done both and it’s a tossup which is more comfortable. The bigger pitch on JAL is great, but the recline function on ANA seems better.
Service wise, both are great. We’ve always been treated well whether it’s been business, PE or cattle class. Food-wise, I think ANA is slightly better in economy and PE. Business I’d give to JAL.
Never, EVER, take an American carrier to Asia.
The best deal I've ever had on an International flight was with ANA in 2018. It was also the best service I have ever received. The only flaw I can find is their choice to fly the 787 over the far superior A350.
ANA one of the best Airline❤❤❤ALL THE CREW ARE FRIENDLY🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤.....MUCH LOVE FOR JAPAN 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
I love the Japanese airlines… but it is too expensive for me… but I agree with you the service and the vibe is sooo unlike the USA service!!
Agree , Japan and Ana airline is the best , good service and food . Don't take United Airline , the service and the food is suck and the seat is not comfortable at all
Best Japanese airline duo
Many years ago, when I flew to Japan, I took ANA. The seats weren't as nice as the ones you had, but the green tea came in a China cup! Staff kept coming over to see the blonde who kept asking for green tea (which I guess was unusual back then).
Thanks for this. I just booked my ticket to go the Philippines and will be flying out from Seattle :)
Thank you! Have fun your trip 😆
How was your trip
@@marylane431 It was amazing.
I absolutely loved ANA when I flew, but I want to point out that the windows are specific to 787s and all 787s have them, not just ANA. Automatic toilet sensors and faucet taps are also found on most Boeing aircraft, especially widebodies, and even some widebody Airbus aircraft. Also not specific to ANA.
I haven’t flown JAL or ANA in economy but their premium and business products are far superior than most carriers. I’ve flown business, premium and economy on the Tokyo route aboard Delta and it’s definitely not the same in any category. However, with the service and food are superior, the entertainment options on JAL are very limited. You’re better off bringing your own.
Delta one is good. United is OK. I will say united Polaris is on par with JAL biz but cant beat Ana new room (well so far no one can, maybe Lufthansa in the near future).
Never fly their Y so can't comment. Flew both in F, J, and pe. Like NH new PE more than JL.
I'll be returning from Southeast Asia in August on ANA. I haven't flown them in the past, but I have a couple long-hauls on JAL. It's a decent airline, but the WORST food I've had in the air! Also, regarding those electrochromic smart glass windows on the 787. While the increased pressurization makes flights more comfortable, I'm thoroughly tired of the crews commandeering the dimming function on both American and JAL and blacking windows out and leaving them dark throughout the flight. Worst example? Took off from DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas USA) around noon for a flight to Tokyo Haneda. By 12:30PM the crew had blacked out all windows and darkened the cabin. I don't know about your experience and I hope ANA doesn't follow a similar practice.
The staff was friendly to us, my friend was a cabin attendant for our flight..... I wonder if there is any bias.....
In my experience they also really care for luggage.
Great video for planning! Would you happen to know the personal size item dimensions for JAL?
You mean about carry on baggage??
It is 115cm(45in) 🧳✨
So I'm traveling to japan in April this year and flying ANA, can I bring a backpack and a carry on in the plane? or is it just a carry on since the luggage case is only 20" I'm a bit confused, sorry if what I'm asking doesn't make sense. To put it simply I have a backpack and a luggage case that's 20" tall would I have to check in or is both ok to place in the plane overhead compartment.
I always use JAL when travelling to Japan. Their premium economy is underrated. I like the way how their seats reclined and not invading other people's space.
is there a way we can claim points for US airlines using a foreign airline?
@@series25a American codeshares and affiliated with JAL and United with ANA. You should inquire with an agent about it.
@@series25a AA and JAL both are a member of one world alliance, but there are some limited benefits only which you can avail if you have miles of AA and you’re travelling with JAL .. such as priority tagging , extra checkin bags , lounge Access but services like upgrade to Business class is only possible if you have JAL Mileage Points ..but anyways having mileage of same alliance is useful.
I have taken ANA, Singapore Air, and United to Japan. ANA is definitely the best choice. BTW the window dimming is a Boeing 787 tech and has nothing to do with the airline.
What’s up Broski 🦋
When it comes to both JL and NH they their partners Oneworld AA and Star Alliance UA loses to both Japanese carriers while being equal to their fellow Asian carriers within their Alliances (OW JL = CX = MH > AA) Star Alliance (NH = CA= OZ = TG = BR = SQ = North America AC > UA) except for PR (Philippine Airlines) where both JL & NH top the oldest airline in the region just like how they beat UA and AA. Sadly you can't do EWR/JFK to KIX the cheap way on JL and NH unless you can use Oneworld alliance mileage on JL or Star Alliance Mileage on NH
Plan on going to Japan for a culinary vacation this year- what time of the year would not be peak season? Thank you ! 😊
Japan is mostly anytime on season except rainy season on June, but I think September or October is good season to visit in Japan! Not too cold and not too hot! ✨☺️
Okay the technology Point has nothing to do with japanese Airline. The Dreamliner in general has the buttons under the window. Other than that very nice and helpful Video
I would like you to be compared with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines at the next time
I would love to use them airlines but they have gone so bloody expensive now :(
From last year they risen from £800 to £1300 for economy from London to Tokyo
Hi do you know if they allow us to have a stop over in Japan after we bought roundtrip ticket?
Hi, I think if you have a visa to enter Japan, they will accept you to stop over.🤔
Definitely much much better than Singapore airline, from personal experience.
I got a question is the package in 0:44 count as a check bags
ANA is the best airline in Asia.
0:55 Wait, they didn't do this when I flew recently
I'm guessing the counter staff only do this greeting once a day, likely first thing in the morning.
Jal is the one of the best airline in the world
I have a question can i get my carry on luggage , a bag and a purse as a carry on ?
Yes you can carry on both!
So you are basically saying taking Delta Airlines on this route from Seattle to Tokyo is not a good idea. What if it is the cheapest option?
May be the cheapest but not the best. Always choose the Asian carriers.
I traveling from India to Vancouver via Haneda, Tokyo. Have a layover of 16 hours I will leave the Haneda airport on the same day and from the same terminal. Do I need a transit visa?,
Thank you for watching my video. It depends on your nationality. If you don’t need a visa to visit to Japan, you don’t need a transit visa! You can leave from the airport and come back with your passport as travel.
@@offtojapan I am an Indian citizen ?
@@riyaverma5677 google says every Indian passport holders need a visa to visit to Japan.. so maybe you can ask ANA staff to make a temporary transit visa, when you arrive at haneda airport.
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He had an American passport and stated he got his Visa, It tells me I don't have to have a visa for a trip from US in May.
Yes, if you go to Japan for travel, you don’t need a visa! If you are us passport✨
I travel with ana to trip to japan but never with jal. Which one do you prefer?
I think both Japanese airlines are good service. ANA is flying to many locations more than JAL.
@@offtojapan thank you! Japanese hospitality and quality service
Do JAL weight your carry-on luggage?
No, they don’t check! :)
@@offtojapan thank you so much. I am so cautious of the weight limit
@@huonghoang5412 if We (JAL Delhi) doubt on the size of your lil suitcase and you’re having a fuller backpack .. we’ll definitely ask you to put your carry Ons on the belt .. and if it’s more than 12 or 12.5 (actual limit is 10) , then the pax might need to pay .
From Seattle I would take delta because it’s one of their hubs. From LAX or SFO I would take United or ANA because it’s a United hub and both airlines are star alliance.
Just visited Japan a couple of weeks ago. Here is my ANA experience.
My Japanese wife and I had booked premium economy class on United. Our flight on UA out of LA was cancelled and the only option the same day was to fly Premium Economy on ANA. The aircraft was in a terrible state of repair. All around me people’s screens and trays didn’t function or were bent at strange angles. The food was dreadful. The CAs were all very young and polite and you could see they were working hard but they weren’t very efficient and it seemed like they were just running around the plane and not getting much done. The bathrooms were disgusting and the entire plane smelled terrible like a lavatory. I think that due to the pandemic the maintenance of the plane hasn’t been kept up to a high standard and now that Japan is completely opened up again they are in a bit of shock. My wife also had Kabosu juice. Lol😂.
In contrast we flew back to the US on UA Premium economy. Everything on the plane was brand new and perfectly maintained, all the screens and trays worked properly. The food also sucked. There were fewer CAs. They were all older but obviously more experienced and much more efficient. The service ran like clockwork. The bathrooms were all kept clean with the paper products stocked throughout the flight. No bad smells.
Both flights we’re completely full.
I have flown ANA in the past and had a pretty good experience and I would have thought they would have been better than UA but honestly it wasn’t even a contest.
Personally, I will never pay a premium to fly on ANA in the future. Very sad to see.
goddam that's the most surprising ANA review I've ever come across. not sure what happened to explain this misfortune.
Your experience is totally the opposite I have from flying ANA and UA (and other American Airlines). Lol.
Why did you need a Visa if you’re a US citizen?
Because he’s going to live in Japan and work not for travel. ☺️✨
@@offtojapan ah! Got it! Thank you!
can they understand english? just asking cause your english so you can understand japanes
Yes, they are mostly Native American staff in Seattle airport. They can speak both English and Japanese.
you need to learn English and Japanese before flying with them
I've flown SFO to NRT about 22 round trips in the past 30 years I've never flown on any USA carrier because they are terrible. United and American are the worst!! Stay away! On USA domestic flights
, basically I have no choice. I used to fly SJC to ORD (chicago) 10 times a year, and on those flights, you have to fly United or America, Anyways, have a great holiday!
Reason : because they are Japanese airline
Not a good airlines to use. If you are going to use the website to book and have no issues it might be ok. However, if you need to contact the airlines for any reason it is impossible. You don't have to take my word for it. Try to call. So, if you want to use rewards points to travel, have luggage issue, or any questions at all. You are out of luck.
I flew ANA Business Class Bangkok to Los Angeles return. This airline is grossly overrated and was my most disappointing trip to the US. I would not recommend them at all.
Agreed
okay so i am going to tokyo next year, so i can check in 2 bags/luggage as you mentioned?
Welcome to Tokyo! Yes, you can check in 2bags and each bags less than 23kg.
@@offtojapan can i have a carry-on as well?!
@@yunanguyen4081 yes you can :) less than 10kg for carry on baggage.
@@offtojapan do they require any covid vaccine documentation 🥹
@@yunanguyen4081 not at the checkin counter! All you need to do is just MYSOS app ✨