G’day, my name is Jayden, welcome back to my channel! This was my 12th flight in 2023; in late January, I flew Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 in economy class from Tokyo Narita to Hong Kong. I used my Qantas Gold (Oneworld Sapphire) status for perks such as priority check-in and lounge access.
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What you’ll see in this video:
00:00 Intro & check-in
01:48 Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge
05:25 Aircraft info & boarding
06:34 Seat 29A
08:20 Passenger announcements (PA), taxi & takeoff
10:14 Inflight entertainment
11:26 Inflight service
13:28 Lavatory tour
14:31 Pre-arrival service
14:52 Conclusion
16:27 Landing
19:47 Disembarking & transit to T3
Future flight reviews include:
– Air Canada B737 MAX 8 Calgary to Vancouver (economy class)
– Air China B747-400 Shenzhen to Beijing (economy class)
– All Nippon Airways B787-9 Singapore to Tokyo NRT (economy class)
– Cathay Pacific A321neo Manila to Hong Kong (business class)
– Delta B737-900ER Los Angeles to Seattle (first class)
– Emirates B777-300ER Singapore to Melbourne (economy class)
– Qantas A380 Sydney to Hong Kong (economy class)
– Scoot B787-9 Melbourne to Singapore (economy class)
– United B787-9 San Francisco to Singapore (economy class)
– WestJet B737-700 Vancouver to Calgary (economy class)
… and more!
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Jayden
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49 Comments
3 hours late because I set the upload to Sydney time😂
… and whoopsie a few mistakes towards the end of the vlog;
20:20 Terminal 3
20:35 Terminal 3 for Cathay Pacific (wrong terminal in footage!)
Help your self with alcohol.🤣😁
Japan Airlines crew seemed quite friendly. and you made me laugh when you said you have a big mouth and put that whole dumpling (or what ever it was) in one go. haha. Is there a reason why Qantas dont fly out of that airport any more.. or was it just not enough interest ?
Seeing that meal, I had to double-back to see if you were in a premium cabin. But no, Economy!
Good review – but please sort out that furry mic.
2-4-2 Economy was how the 787 was designed in the first place.
Lucky you! I just flew JAL to Hong Kong recently and the food was terrible.
NAIA has a notorious reputation when it comes to inter-terminal transfers. Consider yourself lucky if the transfer bus comes at all and you don't get scalped by taxi touts offering to take you to your terminal.
Curry in the SAKURA LOUNGE is so delicious😋
Great report as usual! Really wonder if there is any difference between JAL and ANA in terms of the quality of service and hard products. I am just curious what is the reason you flew Narita – HKG via Manila, my geography makes me think it is a bit far haha. Are you going to have a quick stay in Manila or just for the channel? Wish you have a good time as always and I am looking forward to your next great video!
Now I'm scared for life.. definitely did not expect you on the warm toilet 😅🤦🏻♂️
Hi Jayden.
I got hungry just looking at that food ! One of the biggest economy meals I have seen in vlogs for quite some time !
I take it you enjoyed sitting on a heated toilet seat 😅…..reminds me of way, way, back in "the olden days", when one could always find furry ( or knitted,or crocheted ) toilet seat covers !
They served 2 purposes..1 to keep the chill off the old seat itself, and 2…to "decorate" the loo, and make the experience more enjoyable !😅
Can you imagine the germs ? LoL 🤣
Seems like you're traveling on the older version of their 787 judging from their TV. Anyway, nice vid as always! Can't wait to try them soon although mine would be via Haneda instead of Narita (idk which one is more efficient, though)
American Airlines still operate from NRT, but the destination is only DFW
Excellent video! Have to love those hydraulic sounds. Too bad none airlines put the 787 as it was supposed to be. . Japan airlines is now flying to Miami 😀. Now I have more chances than ever to fly to Japan in the future! Waiting for the Korean Air Jimbo jet!
Glad you got the teeth sorted. 😊
Hi Jayden thank you for the video japan airlines very good meals great. Looking forward to next video. Jayden you don't have a video on a Monday now.
You arrive in MNL via JAL and transit to HK via CX?! Seriously?! 😮
My first ever flight with JAL and on a 787, was on a plane like this, back in 2013 and the economy seats are still the same, so a very nostalgic video today. Looking forward to the Air China 747 video coming up, that must have been so cool!
Japan Airlines has always paid attention to the smallest details for their customers. From hangers in the shower room to the leather cover on the headrests.
I Belive Japan Airlines Is The Only Airlines That Have 2-4-2 Seating In The B787.Great Trip Report
Great video like always! Can't wait to fly them in First in September 🙂
Terminal 4 for CX to HKG? I thought it was in Terminal 3?
Thank you for another great video, Jayden! I appreciate the informative content. Looking forward to flying with a Japanese airline soon.
PS. You're very lucky to have a male cabin crew in your JAL flight this round ☺
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Japan Air Line economy looks better than U.S. carrier Premium Select, enjoy your flight Jayden❤️
Wonderful experience Jayden, I love the configuration of the aircraft by Japan Airlines
Thanks for this vlog. JAL is the best carrier. Fly and stay safe. Ciao. 2023.
You must show your passport or crew of JAL will mistake you for a Japanese citizen and talk to you in Japanese language.
You went to MNL Terminal 4 for Cathay? Hmm I’m excited for next week’s vlog. 😂
COAT HOOK! 🤗
Nice trip – I noted the quick boarding; I expect that's a cultural thing – the Japanese strike me as very obedient. I can't imagine a Japanese person kicking off on a flight like the Americans do on a regular basis. Or am I being naive?
Enjoyed your Video… Non-Rev'd today Paris for Lunch/Shopping with Friend…a rare Day Off Work Outting. Take Care !!!
Glad you were able to sample B787 Y class, Jayden. I haven't flown with JL or NH for many years but I did think that, in their own way, they outshone their SE Asian rivals.
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You look like from a Star Wars movie 🤣🤣🤣
JAL male crew always are attractive
Awesome trip report! 👍 I never heard of an airline that offers a hot towel in Economy. Is JAL the only airline that does that? Also, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love Japanese food! 🍱
Lovely report as always! Thanks!!
I love all the hydraulic sounds on 787.
the best
Do you have any plans to do a flight to Bangkok again?
Cathay is at Terminal 3. 🙂
Terminal 4 is the domestic terminal of MNL.
There will be a reshuffling of terminal assignments and almost all international carriers will be in Terminal 3 soon so you wouldn't experience the bus ride should you transit in Manila again. 🙂
Yes, I like this unique oshibori service on JAL flights. The Japanese hospitality will never let you down. BTW, why did you take this indirect route to HK? More interested in seeing more about how terrible it is to transfer terminals in MNL Airport.
So what’s happened with the Vegan diet Jayden .. given up already ?
Jayden, the “leather headrest cover” is called an antimacassar. It’s a very old fashioned word. 😊
Wow very good looking, cute and handsome Japanese Male cabin crew. Very rare to see Male cabin crew in JAL.
More Male flight Attendants need to be recruited in airlnes around the world.
It will be a treat for our eyes especially for gay passengers like me.
Jayden you should have been a flight attendant instead of a blogger.
I would have hired u at first sight If I was in HR at an airlines.
Hi Jayden! What an amazing trip! Really excited to see the second leg of this flight report ! Typing from Sunny Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺
Love Way You Clinically Cover Bathrooms, EXPLAIN Food Beverages, INSIGHT ASIAN Carriers Priceless $ KEEP VIDEOS COMING !
Fantastic video friend, enjoy watching your video
Nice view of MNL, good job