I like your videos - good info , no talking showing the whole ‘airline’ experience with the seats/meals/airports /airplane, the landings the taxi the take off it’s all there , good music -this is a proper airline review - no belittling countries and security checks and or the food the constant rant about ‘Delhi belly/food poisoning/ the roads etc in India it’s so overdone (I know India has its problems but there are so many good things as well ) would love to mention names of some German and English airline reporters who do that all the time talk negative about India and other countries, like the sound of their voice so they go on and on but I won’t (don’t want to even give them even that much publicity) they just lucked out starting earlier and so have a subscriber base ( not me) . Anyway keep these reviews coming and I really wish you go right to number one in this genre of TH-camrs. All the best .
Thanks Ajay for the very kind words! I know exactly who you mean.. I’m specially annoyed by one that is always complaining and getting people in trouble. Sad. I’m from Europe myself an I much rather go to India sometimes than Europe or the States. The other day I was in Long Beach, California, stunning.. But I couldn’t exercise early morning as the streets were plagued with zombie addicts. I was shocked. Same in New York. In Barcelona, my home town, I’ll get robbed as soon as I flash a phone or watch. So we all have our problems, but fail to mention them! Have a nice one 😉
I love your music choices! The airport tour/check in music has become a signature sound on this channel. The original music video even has fans commenting about you :)
Yes! Thank you! I was waiting for this video for so long. By the way, amazing video as always. I actually have to go to school, so I will try to finish the rest of the video when I come back.”
I love the way he took a stand for the indians on how they face discrimination by the world. Also liked when u dropped this "if big chunk of your revenue comes from elsewhere; just adapt"
I also flew this route last year and their service especially from Tokyo to Delhi was really good and there food was mind blowing and what really surprised me was that they serve metal cutlery They even gave us lots of snacks Although the Indian content on the ife was very limited but still the ife has enough things to keep us occupied for 8 hours The sign in the toilet is not at all a problem because some people can be a little dumb or stupid These signs are also present on air india Overall it was a good experience flying with them
You never disappoint with your trip reports because they are consistently excellent!! When I saw those clouds at 14:35, they immediately reminded me of the purser on your flight. Take care and have a great day!!
thank you for your consistent work and high-quality videos, must be hard doing a TH-cam channel and doing work all to bring smiles to viewers nice video by the way
Any airline with that amount of legroom would definitely make my top 10 - probably top 3! Not that long ago airlines would offer more spacious seats to us tall folk - now I have to pay (extra) for the privilege of not having my legs crushed 😞. One of the reasons I've started using the Chinese airlines to Asia is that their legroom is much better than most European and Middle Eastern carriers
I did NOT expect to see Japanese toilets on an aircraft! Although thinking about it, it makes sense haha. I was in japan about a month ago, one of my favourite countries ever! amazing video once again!! Also regarding the cabin crew returning your gift, i'd assume its because of the culture of the Japanese people, for example, tips aren't welcome in restuarants as everything is added on already which I assume applies here as well that giving the crew extra just isn't something thats culturally traditional for them!
I don’t mind someone telling me “gifts are not allowed”. More have done that, and I understand. What happened was that I have it, was thanked, and later the angry boss came to speech me on how it is not allowed, as if I knew.. Which made me very embarrassed. Anyway, the Japanese toilets are super cool to see. But out of my own safety; unless it is an emergency, I never use plane toilets. I would have been sick for sure by now after so many flights 😆
I believe the flight control check and selecting flaps after commencing taxi is standard ANA procedure. There are several very old ANA cockpit videos (just search ANA Blue on Blue on youtube), and they actually do that in those videos. I believe it's to shorten their ground time just a little bit.
That is so interesting! Most others don’t do that as it’s distracting, or have to pay extra attention when taxiing such a big plane, such as the A380 or B777. Thanks for the comment!
7:00 That was unfortunate. Glad NH is finally featured in your channel and to be fair, I think I agree with your criticisms which I find refreshing and objective especially when most reviewers on YT just heap praises on JL and NH. I agree with your take on their business class. It looks pretty generic considering their premium branding but if I'm not mistaken, they just added a new business class design lately and I hope you could give it a try one day. Cheers!
You’re right, people just throw praise left and right to the same airlines. I like them, but I don’t think it’s in the worlds 5 best at all.. Maybe the First Class , but not really the rest.. JL on the other hand I liked a lot. It’s coming out soon!
Another great trip report, I always get excited when I see you have uploaded another video. Agreed, the snack did not look at all appealing. Safe travels and thanks as always for taking the time to produce and post such outstanding content.
I’m still having nightmares with that snack 😂 I love cooking myself and was wondering; how does one come up with such an idea, with all the great snacks in Japan?! Thanks for writing!!
Window seats get to onboard first mainly because if we go by the normal order, there will be congestion at the walkway. Personally I find it a better system. Forgot to add, hence an edit. I believe the act of gifting in Japan when they are the host (as in providing service with the touch of omotenashi) is the same as the act of tipping in Japan. Not only it is rude, but outright insulting. Back when I work in a Japanese company, the host rejected our gifts (sambal paste from Malaysia). Kind of spoilt a bit of mood in an otherwise good working trip in Japan.
Thanks for your story! Loved comparing to it. I really don’t mind taking a gift back, it’s just how it’s done. If they had just said “no thanks a lot, but we simply cannot” would have done enough. But it wasn’t said that way. Anyway, I would have loved your sambal!
@@Rehann3823 He joined so late. In 2021 actually. Didn’t make a first video until August 2021, so yeah. It’s not like Simply Aviation and Sam Chui which joined 10+ years ago.
Idea: in your videos add chapters so people can more easily navigate through your video! Like add timestamps in description for like boarding, takeoff, IFE, etc! Just an idea, amazing video as always! ✈️🇯🇵🇮🇳
Ah yes, I thought about it. But it’s more work, and this already takes me so insanely long.. If I had a bit of extra time I would open an Instagram first 😂
@@TheLayoverAviation Completely understand, videos are so hard to make and if one really wants to find a specific point then they might as well just find it themselves! Keep up the amazing work my friend 😉✈️
Registration numbers are painted on aircraft wings not for viewing on ground or by airport staff. They are painted there to be identified quickly during a crash/accident on land or water. Especially useful while locating debris on water. I think this is the correct explanation, however I am not completely sure. Would love to be corrected if not true.
Thanks a lot fo the explanation, but every single plane part, from the biggest to the tiniest, have serial numbers.. So I’m quite certain it’s not for accident causes..
Stunning film as always, hope you’re doing well? shame about the rude purser I can image how uncomfortable that must of been. The food set up looked cool fresh and appealing, oh I love a ramp/bus to plane ride 😎. Shame to see such materials needed updating In Premium and Business on still quite a new aircraft. But I can imagine the cabin crew were very friendly and typical Japanese efficient. Great stuff 👍😎👋😊
Hey Paul!! She wasn’t rude rude, perhaps it’s just a lost in translation thing. It can be all cultural, but yeah, in my home that would be nasty to do. Bus rides are the best! The rest of the crew were nice to me, but not so nice to others from India, which was also a sad thing to see.. Glad to find you around again!
Sapporo and Kirin Ichiban are my favourite Japanese beers. It is a rule of Japanese aviation to add the registration number on the wings as it provides a better view for the ground staff as well as the atc.
great trip report as always, also an interesting fact! Did you know that some select ANA planes have installed bidets in their lavatories in first and business class, makes me want to fly them so badly!!!
@@TheLayoverAviation omggg, emirates needs to do the same honestly. They are much more hygienic and comfortable. The reason why I don’t actually eat the food on planes is solely because there are no bidets on the plane and I get severe anxiety
Fantastic video! I find ANA's cabin quite disappointing compared to JAL. Their seats are less wide and the screens look very small and old for a plane built in 2016. Calling that food item 'naan' is insulting to Indian culture. 24:10, thank you for showing the city close to my home, Lucknow. I wish you come here some day. As a foodie you will really like the Awadhi cuisine there (you can get way better naan there). The lack of vegetarian food options for a flight to India is intolerable. I know someone who had to survive on fruits and juice on this entire 7+ hr flight. What are we getting for the next video?
Thanks a lot for the comment, I fully agree with you! I’ve filmed the JAL B787-9 and it is so much better. That will come out soon. For the next video I’m preparing a balkan special, from Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia in Business to Qatar. I love all sorts of cuisine. Don’t know when and if I can make a detour to Lucknow but I’ll let you know!!
@@TheLayoverAviation also inspired from your videos.....m travelling SQ DXB SIN DXB business....excited to be getting on board A350-900...thanks again to you
I think you’re right re how ANA should reposition the experience to be more Indian. And lower the cost. Indians don’t necessarily fly the best, they choose economy and convenience over comfort if the option is available. Even LH have turned their Indian offerings around in the last few years and you’re seeing the ME carriers now fly to tier 2 and 3 cities in India, which theoretically are better served by LCC’s. But the fact the ME carriers are flying there is testament to the revenues the routes offer for migrant, business and leisure. ANA must be one of the few airlines without some customization for the Indian market (toilet signs notwithstanding 😊).
Depends on your POV. Maybe Indians want to open up to other culture and watch/eat non-Indian stuff on planes. The beef based menu though is problematic. Japanese airlines are flying more and more to India now due to the much increased trade and tourism between the two countries. It is going to take some time for the two cultures to understand and adapt. I prefer Japanese carriers to American carriers to fly over to Tokyo or Osaka. Marita is a bit far from the city, so Haneda is my first preference airport. Osaka-Kypto is my favorite area to visit and stroll through mountain villages.
Eating Japanese stuff on planes is perfect. They should serve it as a Japanese carrier! I fully support that! But you have to also adapt to the local customs and cultures out of respect.. Thanks a lot for your comment, enjoyed reading it!
@@TheLayoverAviation a good spot is shiv murti, a road near runway and a place where I go is a road near dwarka expressway there I sit in a barren field and can spot planes at maybe 600 - 700 ft or probably more and mostly I can spot the ANA aircraft at around 4 pm Indian time
Absolutely lovely review of this brilliant product. ANA is easily one of the best carriers out there, but their prices can be quite steep at times. You should also try the Room business class product on the 777s to North America. I hated the review by Noel Philips as I felt that he was being overly harsh and was criticising every little detail of the product despite being in a cabin that is already extremely world-class and impressive, something that is almost aspirational to the majority of flyers. Would love to see your take on the product and as usual, great review.
@@axan50transportproductions when you can't respect the people and the country from where your profit is coming, then how you are saying that its a good airline. Maybe good for western people or other South East Asian countries!
@@AvGeek_IXA I agree with u and I’m an Indian myself. That’s pretty much also y I hate such carriers who cannot even respect their own customers. Korean Air I think is also a culprit of this. I would gladly choose Air India on this route even if it had a vastly inferior product. I was complimenting the unbiased review and the hard product that’s all.
I’m from India and maybe the note at the toilet is a bit rude but Indians usually don’t keep the toilet (floor) dry and littering is unfortunately a common problem in India. It’s totally understandable.
17:39, You mean East China sea? What date did you film, is your flight to Delhi 90% full, I know it's expensive, but do you remember how much you pay to fly ANA to Delhi, how's immigration, did you pre order taxi or uber or bolt and your trip ?
The flight was 100% full. The ticket was very expensive, around 1300$ or so one way. Immigration always takes a long time in Delhi. I know a private driver in Delhi that usually picks me up
You’ll love the JAL B787-9, it’s the best B787 I’ve flown on! The video shoud be coming out next 1-2 weeks. But not on the same route, but a longer one 😉
@@TheLayoverAviation I am leaving in 2 weeks for japan!!! (my first flight) And now i am hyped because now you told me it is the best cabin on 787 - 9 Thank you!!
Giving things to the crew might be a great philanthropy but in today's world who knows what will come out of it. Doing good these days have risks that can't be insured against.
21:18 There is no doubt, this is a targeted message. It is straight up rude and disrespectful. It is in Hindi and Punjabi clearly targeting the passengers who belong to the majority of the local population. Unclean people exist in all cultures. The message has to be common for everyone. If it was in this case, it would not be on a printed out A4 paper in languages specific to the locals of the destination.
yeah, I don’t doubt it myself either. I’ve flown on Japanese airlines before, I can guarantee you that the messages in the bathrooms on other flights are super cute. Not like this.
I'm sure it's because they have experienced something horrible repeatedly from Indian passengers, as I have seen too in Bangkok. They simply don't know how to behave in public
ANA is a good airline. It’s your first time traveling on Ana. How is the experience in all nippon airways to Delhi. Was it good.😊❤🇯🇵✈️. Excellent video.😁👏🏻. But when will you take Eric to India ? On the air India A350 it’s been a long time since I requested you so please upload the video of air India A350 to Delhi so Eric will experience the air India from London to Delhi onboard.😁
Great video as always. Keep waiting for your videos. As far as review of ANA goes Not sure if they only serve Japanese food on other routes as well. Keeping passengers hungry who can have only vegeterian food speaks of poor service standards for so called 5 star airline.
I don’t mind an airline serving Japanese food only. That is being an ambassador to your country. But there is great veggie Japanese food.. Or fish. Beef is kind of nasty on this flight, out of respect. And passengers can request for veggie meals. But keep in mind that many, specially elderly, have issues doing that. Plus the ANA website is just complicated, it took me very long to book a seat. Even had to chat with them for a long time.
Thanks for the video, Alex. You rarely complain about the food and when you do, that means it is really bad. Regarding the aircraft identification, I think the Japanese Nationality and Marking regulations require the top of the wing to be marked.
As usual the best trip report channel on youtube with best videos and a ton of info. As an Indian , yes it was sad to see the menu option plus the lavatory notice specifically on this route...I know there are issues, well who doesn't, not everyone is perfect, but we all are trying our best. So I think ANA should take note from your video and try to improve the route services keeping their faith upon us😊🤔😌 Love from INDIA🧡🤍💚.
I think the complaint you show at 27:10 is very much in line with the Japanese way of thinking, they aren't exactly caring or sensitive about other cultures. The absence of vegetarian options on flights to India is confusing.
Are they mad serving beef on a route to Northern India? Make sense if the destination is Kerala, India but certainly a big no to Delhi bound flight. Imagine ANA flies to saudi Arabia serving ‘that’ non halal meat. It’s a serious oversight. Question to you, do you know why there is a small horizontal door on the cabin divider walls, the crew opens and closes it the same time they open/close the cabin curtains. Not specific just to ANA, noticed it many times on many airlines but couldn’t figure why is it for? see 21:37
That is exactly what I mean. Nobody serves pork to Dubai, and I don’t remotely mind even if I love the meat. Big oversight on a top carrier. Yes, I know what that divider is. It’s only opened for taxi, take off and landing. While it gives privacy to Business Class customers, it allows the crew in the front to have a view of Economy Class during critical flight phases. They wouldn’t be able to see the cabin if it was closed!
@@TheLayoverAviation Thank you Alex. Now as usual, waiting for the next. Thanks for making my evenings and dinner time so great watching your top notch content. I owe a great party next time when you are in Singapore in return.
ANa is great, JAL is even better but both are expensive compared to Western or Middle Eastern airlines. And Japan always boards from window to window. Combined with Japanee discipline boarding famously happens in light speed. While in Europe and mostly also the Middle East boarding and especially deboarding sometimes took me until an hour!
JAL is much better, I agree. Regarding the boarding process, everything works much better in Japan regardless due to the strict order of doing stuff. The same is with north-Europeans, such as Dutch and Germans. Very organized and planes board in minutes. If I travel with my group of 10 co-employees, I would feel it is rude for me to board first without them.
@@TheLayoverAviation I disagree on North Europe. I live in Germany since I was born and none of these Europeans have boarded or deboarded in order and in a short time. And central stations or trains have been cleaner in Iran than I have mostly seen in Germany. Which is a paradox as Iranians are mostly warmer and friendly than Germans or fellow Europeans, but mosly lack the discipline and order. Will never forget my appointment in an Iranian government office. I had an exact time, the worker said yes and told me to sit down. Once he said "You want some tea?", I directly knew what would happen. Despite having an appointment, I had to wait about three hours where I got tea to pass time
I’ve seen how Indian passengers behave and show respect towards other airlines and therefore I’m not surprised at the note at 21:16, kind of tasteless but very necessary in my opinion
Yeah, I have to agree also. I believe that the content creator lives in Dubai, as do I, so we have more than likely seen real Indians in action, and know how relevant that sign is.
Ok, that certain challenges are faced on some flights is a fact. We all have to accept that not everyone knows the etiquette one expects. Some places have a hole in the floor and that’s it. My issue is the following: I own some nice establishments. I do know that the lavatories have to be kept immaculate, but there are challenges. What I won’t do is place a sign in Hindi once I see a big group of Indians arrive. But once I have a big group of British I’ll leave nice notes with smileys instead. My issue is that. Very unprofessional in the hospitality world. I hope it makes sense!
Yeah, I don’t disagree that they are not good. They are. But I also have to say that I noticed how some flights are better than others. And l’m not Indian myself. But if I were, I would really think I’m not getting any of my moneys worth.
I hope you can do Tap Air Portugal some day 😢 I can suggest if travel to Lisbon Portugal 🇵🇹 on Emirates stay in Lisbon for couple of days and travel on Tap Air Portugal to the USA either New York City Miami or Boston MA
I know, but the issue is having time off 😂 I love Lisbon, haven’t been in over 10 years. But hey, never say never. I’ll try to fly on TAP’s A321neo or A330neo, looking forward to that!
Hey again a wonderful video and a great comment,I am really surprised about ANA ,think they become very structured so can't think outside the box ,Purser rude behaviour one thing should have been happy and accepted the gift or said politely no as per company policy they can't accept. Toliet sign Japanese superior attitude and still think Indians are not saavy traveller or a 3rd world country. Always ANA gets very good review -I don't like them as my email always addressed as my surname
Yeah, the “thinking outside the box” thing is something very rare, you are completely right. I had a very interesting dinner with a Japanese lady last summer, and she was very extroverted and loud, and not what one is used to at all. When I inquired where she get’s that activeness from she replied; my father is a diplomat (ambassador) to xyz countries, so I always traveled with him and enjoyed the freedom of being whomever I wanted to be, not what society back home expects from me..” Anyway, I agree with all your comments. We think the same. About my surname, I’ve got a similar issue on Qatar Airways. No matter how many times I asked them to stop using my entire last name (that I don’t even use legally, it’s 5 names..) they continue to do so and mispronounce it 😂
Do u think they have bad service on this route because of destination or ana is bad everywhere ? I realised the bathroom sign and why it was mentioned but was going to avoid saying cause it will make feel bad to some people. I believe both are correct in their own position. And it is very true u hardly complain in the video. So it must be really bad food.
Thanks for being understanding. I hate complaining. But when you charge 4x the price of any other connecting flight, when you’re in the top 5 airlines; I do come with very high expectations. And I don’t want to be told how to leave the toilet. I can guarantee you that in a luxury hotel you won’t find notes how to do your business in the toilet. They’re good. The legroom is great, service is generous.. Crew were nice to some of the passengers, but blunt to others. The food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t good either. Serving beef though was a nasty thing to do to Indians though.
@@TheLayoverAviation I believe the only reason the bathroom sign because of the destination. Because I seen in lot of flights. There was an airline in top position and big airline only because it never flew to the destination of the country until recently. It used to get top 5*for cleanliness. Not sure anymore if they have tie up or they started flying. Not arguing what you said just adding 1 more perspective.
I wish airlines don't provide a beef dish if they go to India, and I also wish they provided a veg meal. Btw, I do enjoy this trip report, but will you fly the JAL A350 to New York?
I like your videos - good info , no talking showing the whole ‘airline’ experience with the seats/meals/airports /airplane, the landings the taxi the take off it’s all there , good music -this is a proper airline review - no belittling countries and security checks and or the food the constant rant about ‘Delhi belly/food poisoning/ the roads etc in India it’s so overdone (I know India has its problems but there are so many good things as well ) would love to mention names of some German and English airline reporters who do that all the time talk negative about India and other countries, like the sound of their voice so they go on and on but I won’t (don’t want to even give them even that much publicity) they just lucked out starting earlier and so have a subscriber base ( not me) . Anyway keep these reviews coming and I really wish you go right to number one in this genre of TH-camrs. All the best .
Thanks Ajay for the very kind words!
I know exactly who you mean.. I’m specially annoyed by one that is always complaining and getting people in trouble. Sad.
I’m from Europe myself an I much rather go to India sometimes than Europe or the States. The other day I was in Long Beach, California, stunning.. But I couldn’t exercise early morning as the streets were plagued with zombie addicts. I was shocked. Same in New York.
In Barcelona, my home town, I’ll get robbed as soon as I flash a phone or watch.
So we all have our problems, but fail to mention them!
Have a nice one 😉
it's always exciting when you make a video to and from India! great video as always.
Won’t be the last one!!
I love your music choices! The airport tour/check in music has become a signature sound on this channel. The original music video even has fans commenting about you :)
Yeah, it’s hard to get rid of that song 😂
Yeaah! I love that song, and every time I hear it, I know I am watching The Layover Aviation Video!
Yes! Thank you! I was waiting for this video for so long. By the way, amazing video as always. I actually have to go to school, so I will try to finish the rest of the video when I come back.”
All the best in School! Glad you got an airline you were waiting for 😊
@@TheLayoverAviationthank you! I actually have a test tomorrow and I was very nervous. Reading what you wrote, I am very confident. Thanks alot
We flew ANA from LA to Tokyo about 10 years and enjoyed the trip ! John & Janice.
They are top notch most of the time, from what I know. Just obviously not perfect, like I’ve experienced.
Great video, Alex, I always look forward to your trips to and from India😬
Many more coming up, so be ready! 😃
I love the way he took a stand for the indians on how they face discrimination by the world. Also liked when u dropped this "if big chunk of your revenue comes from elsewhere; just adapt"
Well, this time it seemed a little targeted.. And I somehow felt a little shame myself..
Hello
I also flew this route last year and their service especially from Tokyo to Delhi was really good and there food was mind blowing and what really surprised me was that they serve metal cutlery
They even gave us lots of snacks
Although the Indian content on the ife was very limited but still the ife has enough things to keep us occupied for 8 hours
The sign in the toilet is not at all a problem because some people can be a little dumb or stupid
These signs are also present on air india
Overall it was a good experience flying with them
You never disappoint with your trip reports because they are consistently excellent!! When I saw those clouds at 14:35, they immediately reminded me of the purser on your flight. Take care and have a great day!!
thank you for your consistent work and high-quality videos, must be hard doing a TH-cam channel and doing work all to bring smiles to viewers nice video by the way
Thanks for the sweet words Rachelle! Always a pleasure 😃
Any airline with that amount of legroom would definitely make my top 10 - probably top 3! Not that long ago airlines would offer more spacious seats to us tall folk - now I have to pay (extra) for the privilege of not having my legs crushed 😞. One of the reasons I've started using the Chinese airlines to Asia is that their legroom is much better than most European and Middle Eastern carriers
What an awesome video mate!
Please bring back the intro I loved it it always gave your channel its own vibe compared to other flight reviewers. And nice video!
I could.. But the song is giving me so many issues!
I did NOT expect to see Japanese toilets on an aircraft! Although thinking about it, it makes sense haha. I was in japan about a month ago, one of my favourite countries ever! amazing video once again!!
Also regarding the cabin crew returning your gift, i'd assume its because of the culture of the Japanese people, for example, tips aren't welcome in restuarants as everything is added on already which I assume applies here as well that giving the crew extra just isn't something thats culturally traditional for them!
I don’t mind someone telling me “gifts are not allowed”. More have done that, and I understand. What happened was that I have it, was thanked, and later the angry boss came to speech me on how it is not allowed, as if I knew.. Which made me very embarrassed.
Anyway, the Japanese toilets are super cool to see. But out of my own safety; unless it is an emergency, I never use plane toilets. I would have been sick for sure by now after so many flights 😆
I believe the flight control check and selecting flaps after commencing taxi is standard ANA procedure. There are several very old ANA cockpit videos (just search ANA Blue on Blue on youtube), and they actually do that in those videos. I believe it's to shorten their ground time just a little bit.
That is so interesting! Most others don’t do that as it’s distracting, or have to pay extra attention when taxiing such a big plane, such as the A380 or B777. Thanks for the comment!
7:00 That was unfortunate.
Glad NH is finally featured in your channel and to be fair, I think I agree with your criticisms which I find refreshing and objective especially when most reviewers on YT just heap praises on JL and NH.
I agree with your take on their business class. It looks pretty generic considering their premium branding but if I'm not mistaken, they just added a new business class design lately and I hope you could give it a try one day.
Cheers!
You’re right, people just throw praise left and right to the same airlines. I like them, but I don’t think it’s in the worlds 5 best at all.. Maybe the First Class , but not really the rest..
JL on the other hand I liked a lot. It’s coming out soon!
Your videos are a breath of fresh air for aviation lovers!
Love to share it with people that love aviation as much as I do!
Wonderful trip review Alex, dont know how I missed it 3 weeks ago
Another great trip report, I always get excited when I see you have uploaded another video. Agreed, the snack did not look at all appealing. Safe travels and thanks as always for taking the time to produce and post such outstanding content.
I’m still having nightmares with that snack 😂 I love cooking myself and was wondering; how does one come up with such an idea, with all the great snacks in Japan?!
Thanks for writing!!
Another great trip report
Interesting flight review. Im gonna take an ANA flight milan to tokyo, which will begin service officially at the end of this year. Can't wait!
Nice long flight! I’m sure it will be nice!
Your videos are awesome!!!!! I love the unique routes you take! It is soooo cool to see the experience on these rather awesome routes!!
Thanks my friend!! And yes, quite unique on youtube, I didn’t find much on this route despite it being between two mega cities!
Awesome as always , what a great airline.
Window seats get to onboard first mainly because if we go by the normal order, there will be congestion at the walkway. Personally I find it a better system.
Forgot to add, hence an edit. I believe the act of gifting in Japan when they are the host (as in providing service with the touch of omotenashi) is the same as the act of tipping in Japan. Not only it is rude, but outright insulting. Back when I work in a Japanese company, the host rejected our gifts (sambal paste from Malaysia). Kind of spoilt a bit of mood in an otherwise good working trip in Japan.
Thanks for your story! Loved comparing to it.
I really don’t mind taking a gift back, it’s just how it’s done. If they had just said “no thanks a lot, but we simply cannot” would have done enough. But it wasn’t said that way.
Anyway, I would have loved your sambal!
Going on the same flight in November.
Thanks for this report.
I hope yours is great!
Why he has only 55k subscribe he deserves millions of subscribers that's unfair......
The effort he puts he deserves millions subscribers 😢
@@Rehann3823 He joined so late. In 2021 actually. Didn’t make a first video until August 2021, so yeah. It’s not like Simply Aviation and Sam Chui which joined 10+ years ago.
That’s exactly what I thought and scrolled comments. Now I found friends with same opinion.
Yes 🙌 Finally ANA ! That too to DEL NH837..!!
Glad you were waiting for this one!
Thanks for your video
I personally understood your disappointments in few aspects.
Expecting more travel videos.
Take care and good health ❤
Thanks my friend!!
Love to see ANA on the channel, food looked a bit questionable, Great video as always
The lunch food looked great! Just the taste wasn’t up to the looks. But the snack was funny 😂
Great video as always
Nice review , after watching the video i am never going to fly ANA, summary from 27:19 says it all.
It is very good, but it seems it’s not as good on flights to India and China, in particular..
It’s really good, just not to India
👌 Superb AirCraft 👌
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Idea: in your videos add chapters so people can more easily navigate through your video! Like add timestamps in description for like boarding, takeoff, IFE, etc! Just an idea, amazing video as always! ✈️🇯🇵🇮🇳
Ah yes, I thought about it. But it’s more work, and this already takes me so insanely long.. If I had a bit of extra time I would open an Instagram first 😂
@@TheLayoverAviation Completely understand, videos are so hard to make and if one really wants to find a specific point then they might as well just find it themselves! Keep up the amazing work my friend 😉✈️
@@TheLayoverAviation Any chance you might hire a freelance editor/manager to help with your workload?
Great job
Thanks!!
Great Video And Info
Love the musik mate ❤❤❤
5:11 That is, unless you’re flying on ANA’s Boeing 777-300ER with new cabin or the A380 from Narita to Honolulu
Registration numbers are painted on aircraft wings not for viewing on ground or by airport staff. They are painted there to be identified quickly during a crash/accident on land or water. Especially useful while locating debris on water. I think this is the correct explanation, however I am not completely sure. Would love to be corrected if not true.
Thanks a lot fo the explanation, but every single plane part, from the biggest to the tiniest, have serial numbers.. So I’m quite certain it’s not for accident causes..
Nice TR, thanks for taking us along. Like 664 from a new friend🙏❤️
yes! Finally ANA! That too to DEL!
Double win 😎
Stunning film as always, hope you’re doing well? shame about the rude purser I can image how uncomfortable that must of been. The food set up looked cool fresh and appealing, oh I love a ramp/bus to plane ride 😎. Shame to see such materials needed updating In Premium and Business on still quite a new aircraft. But I can imagine the cabin crew were very friendly and typical Japanese efficient. Great stuff 👍😎👋😊
Hey Paul!! She wasn’t rude rude, perhaps it’s just a lost in translation thing. It can be all cultural, but yeah, in my home that would be nasty to do.
Bus rides are the best! The rest of the crew were nice to me, but not so nice to others from India, which was also a sad thing to see..
Glad to find you around again!
@@TheLayoverAviation yeah what a shame but still looks like you enjoyed yourself, oh yes I’m always here mate 😎👍. Look forward to the next one ✈️
😂😂😂😂😂❤Yes N your Trip Report is Famous😂❤.
hi i,am from vienna.I can say that is a super video
Sapporo and Kirin Ichiban are my favourite Japanese beers. It is a rule of Japanese aviation to add the registration number on the wings as it provides a better view for the ground staff as well as the atc.
Long time no see!! And yes, I agree with those two beers 😉
Thanks for the info on the registration!
Smart boarding system, i am counting the days for my trip. Flying with Pegasus a young airline, mostly A320 and A321.
Very smart! But not very useful I would say if there are many families or groups.
I should make a video on Pegasus soon, they do fly to Dubai.
great trip report as always, also an interesting fact! Did you know that some select ANA planes have installed bidets in their lavatories in first and business class, makes me want to fly them so badly!!!
They have those in economy! I believe I showed it 😊
@@TheLayoverAviation omggg, emirates needs to do the same honestly. They are much more hygienic and comfortable. The reason why I don’t actually eat the food on planes is solely because there are no bidets on the plane and I get severe anxiety
Fantastic video! I find ANA's cabin quite disappointing compared to JAL. Their seats are less wide and the screens look very small and old for a plane built in 2016. Calling that food item 'naan' is insulting to Indian culture. 24:10, thank you for showing the city close to my home, Lucknow. I wish you come here some day. As a foodie you will really like the Awadhi cuisine there (you can get way better naan there). The lack of vegetarian food options for a flight to India is intolerable. I know someone who had to survive on fruits and juice on this entire 7+ hr flight. What are we getting for the next video?
Thanks a lot for the comment, I fully agree with you!
I’ve filmed the JAL B787-9 and it is so much better. That will come out soon.
For the next video I’m preparing a balkan special, from Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia in Business to Qatar.
I love all sorts of cuisine. Don’t know when and if I can make a detour to Lucknow but I’ll let you know!!
7:53 - I even see JAL do this with their 787’s too. Not sure why.
JAL B787-9 video coming soon 😊
Interesting sector ..thnks brother....best wishes
Thanks Martin!!
@@TheLayoverAviation also inspired from your videos.....m travelling SQ DXB SIN DXB business....excited to be getting on board A350-900...thanks again to you
I think you’re right re how ANA should reposition the experience to be more Indian. And lower the cost. Indians don’t necessarily fly the best, they choose economy and convenience over comfort if the option is available. Even LH have turned their Indian offerings around in the last few years and you’re seeing the ME carriers now fly to tier 2 and 3 cities in India, which theoretically are better served by LCC’s. But the fact the ME carriers are flying there is testament to the revenues the routes offer for migrant, business and leisure. ANA must be one of the few airlines without some customization for the Indian market (toilet signs notwithstanding 😊).
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Depends on your POV. Maybe Indians want to open up to other culture and watch/eat non-Indian stuff on planes. The beef based menu though is problematic. Japanese airlines are flying more and more to India now due to the much increased trade and tourism between the two countries. It is going to take some time for the two cultures to understand and adapt. I prefer Japanese carriers to American carriers to fly over to Tokyo or Osaka. Marita is a bit far from the city, so Haneda is my first preference airport. Osaka-Kypto is my favorite area to visit and stroll through mountain villages.
Eating Japanese stuff on planes is perfect. They should serve it as a Japanese carrier! I fully support that! But you have to also adapt to the local customs and cultures out of respect..
Thanks a lot for your comment, enjoyed reading it!
I love to spot ANA aircraft coming to Delhi on a free day❤❤❤
I love plane spotting too. Where is a good spot in Delhi?
@@TheLayoverAviation a good spot is shiv murti, a road near runway and a place where I go is a road near dwarka expressway there I sit in a barren field and can spot planes at maybe 600 - 700 ft or probably more and mostly I can spot the ANA aircraft at around 4 pm Indian time
Absolutely lovely review of this brilliant product. ANA is easily one of the best carriers out there, but their prices can be quite steep at times. You should also try the Room business class product on the 777s to North America. I hated the review by Noel Philips as I felt that he was being overly harsh and was criticising every little detail of the product despite being in a cabin that is already extremely world-class and impressive, something that is almost aspirational to the majority of flyers. Would love to see your take on the product and as usual, great review.
worst airline
@@AvGeek_IXA How so?? Its not too shabby except the slightly racist comments in the bathroom and the lack of veg options on an India-bound flight.
@@axan50transportproductions when you can't respect the people and the country from where your profit is coming, then how you are saying that its a good airline.
Maybe good for western people or other South East Asian countries!
@@AvGeek_IXA I agree with u and I’m an Indian myself. That’s pretty much also y I hate such carriers who cannot even respect their own customers. Korean Air I think is also a culprit of this. I would gladly choose Air India on this route even if it had a vastly inferior product. I was complimenting the unbiased review and the hard product that’s all.
I’m from India and maybe the note at the toilet is a bit rude but Indians usually don’t keep the toilet (floor) dry and littering is unfortunately a common problem in India.
It’s totally understandable.
That lager tastes so good 😍
That was the best part of the flight!
17:39, You mean East China sea? What date did you film, is your flight to Delhi 90% full, I know it's expensive, but do you remember how much you pay to fly ANA to Delhi, how's immigration, did you pre order taxi or uber or bolt and your trip ?
The flight was 100% full. The ticket was very expensive, around 1300$ or so one way.
Immigration always takes a long time in Delhi.
I know a private driver in Delhi that usually picks me up
No way, wow. Nice. Thanks.
Can you do a review on Japan airlines on the same route ???? I am planning to take 5heir 787-9 in October!!! (My first flight )
You’ll love the JAL B787-9, it’s the best B787 I’ve flown on! The video shoud be coming out next 1-2 weeks. But not on the same route, but a longer one 😉
@@TheLayoverAviation I am leaving in 2 weeks for japan!!! (my first flight) And now i am hyped because now you told me it is the best cabin on 787 - 9
Thank you!!
Giving things to the crew might be a great philanthropy but in today's world who knows what will come out of it. Doing good these days have risks that can't be insured against.
I don’t mind if they don’t take it. That’s fine. But don’t take and return it 😂
21:18 There is no doubt, this is a targeted message. It is straight up rude and disrespectful. It is in Hindi and Punjabi clearly targeting the passengers who belong to the majority of the local population. Unclean people exist in all cultures. The message has to be common for everyone. If it was in this case, it would not be on a printed out A4 paper in languages specific to the locals of the destination.
yeah, I don’t doubt it myself either. I’ve flown on Japanese airlines before, I can guarantee you that the messages in the bathrooms on other flights are super cute. Not like this.
They wouldn’t have put up that sign unless it was in response to something.
I'm sure it's because they have experienced something horrible repeatedly from Indian passengers, as I have seen too in Bangkok. They simply don't know how to behave in public
It’s not rude, it must have happened before. Take it with a pinch of salt.
wow, so many 787s at HND!
Not surprising, since they were the launch customer for the 787, and currently have the largest 787 fleet in the world.
@@get2dachoppa249Yeah, then if will be United Airlines in the future as they ordered over 100 787’s in all variants.
Exactly! The country of B787!
In my experience ANA always start taxing before deploying flaps! They're the only airlines I know that do this
I also noticed it on Thai once. Very random!
Have you got any tips on making a long haul flight in economy more bearable, I will be flying on SQ'S A350 from LGW TO SIN
Wow, long trip! Bring a lot of water with you and very comfortable clothing. Jeans in economy class are not comfortable!
@@TheLayoverAviation thank you
ANA is a good airline. It’s your first time traveling on Ana. How is the experience in all nippon airways to Delhi. Was it good.😊❤🇯🇵✈️. Excellent video.😁👏🏻. But when will you take Eric to India ? On the air India A350 it’s been a long time since I requested you so please upload the video of air India A350 to Delhi so Eric will experience the air India from London to Delhi onboard.😁
Great video as always. Keep waiting for your videos. As far as review of ANA goes Not sure if they only serve Japanese food on other routes as well. Keeping passengers hungry who can have only vegeterian food speaks of poor service standards for so called 5 star airline.
I don’t mind an airline serving Japanese food only. That is being an ambassador to your country. But there is great veggie Japanese food.. Or fish. Beef is kind of nasty on this flight, out of respect.
And passengers can request for veggie meals. But keep in mind that many, specially elderly, have issues doing that. Plus the ANA website is just complicated, it took me very long to book a seat. Even had to chat with them for a long time.
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5 star viewers!
I was in Japan Last two weeks and I just got back via FJ
Excellent video as always. First time I get see ANA’s long haul
Inflight product. When are you going to post WIZZ Air Abu Dhabi trip report?
Thanks for the video, Alex. You rarely complain about the food and when you do, that means it is really bad. Regarding the aircraft identification, I think the Japanese Nationality and Marking regulations require the top of the wing to be marked.
Delhi to port blair via vishakapatnam full journey with flight plzzzz
please try some starlink equiped jets alejandro
Each time I want to book one it is ridiculously expensive!
As usual the best trip report channel on youtube with best videos and a ton of info. As an Indian , yes it was sad to see the menu option plus the lavatory notice specifically on this route...I know there are issues, well who doesn't, not everyone is perfect, but we all are trying our best. So I think ANA should take note from your video and try to improve the route services keeping their faith upon us😊🤔😌 Love from INDIA🧡🤍💚.
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I think the complaint you show at 27:10 is very much in line with the Japanese way of thinking, they aren't exactly caring or sensitive about other cultures. The absence of vegetarian options on flights to India is confusing.
Really surprising to see their IFE stuck in the past
JALs proabably better
Are they mad serving beef on a route to Northern India? Make sense if the destination is Kerala, India but certainly a big no to Delhi bound flight. Imagine ANA flies to saudi Arabia serving ‘that’ non halal meat. It’s a serious oversight.
Question to you, do you know why there is a small horizontal door on the cabin divider walls, the crew opens and closes it the same time they open/close the cabin curtains. Not specific just to ANA, noticed it many times on many airlines but couldn’t figure why is it for? see 21:37
That is exactly what I mean. Nobody serves pork to Dubai, and I don’t remotely mind even if I love the meat.
Big oversight on a top carrier.
Yes, I know what that divider is. It’s only opened for taxi, take off and landing. While it gives privacy to Business Class customers, it allows the crew in the front to have a view of Economy Class during critical flight phases.
They wouldn’t be able to see the cabin if it was closed!
@@TheLayoverAviation Thank you Alex. Now as usual, waiting for the next. Thanks for making my evenings and dinner time so great watching your top notch content. I owe a great party next time when you are in Singapore in return.
U gonna try JAL as well ?
ANa is great, JAL is even better but both are expensive compared to Western or Middle Eastern airlines. And Japan always boards from window to window. Combined with Japanee discipline boarding famously happens in light speed. While in Europe and mostly also the Middle East boarding and especially deboarding sometimes took me until an hour!
JAL is much better, I agree. Regarding the boarding process, everything works much better in Japan regardless due to the strict order of doing stuff. The same is with north-Europeans, such as Dutch and Germans. Very organized and planes board in minutes.
If I travel with my group of 10 co-employees, I would feel it is rude for me to board first without them.
@@TheLayoverAviation I disagree on North Europe. I live in Germany since I was born and none of these Europeans have boarded or deboarded in order and in a short time. And central stations or trains have been cleaner in Iran than I have mostly seen in Germany. Which is a paradox as Iranians are mostly warmer and friendly than Germans or fellow Europeans, but mosly lack the discipline and order. Will never forget my appointment in an Iranian government office. I had an exact time, the worker said yes and told me to sit down. Once he said "You want some tea?", I directly knew what would happen. Despite having an appointment, I had to wait about three hours where I got tea to pass time
Once again I verymuch enjoyed your video, just wondering why no human voice commentary?
I’m surprised they didn’t have vegetarian dishes on a flight going to India
I’ve seen how Indian passengers behave and show respect towards other airlines and therefore I’m not surprised at the note at 21:16, kind of tasteless but very necessary in my opinion
Yeah, I have to agree also. I believe that the content creator lives in Dubai, as do I, so we have more than likely seen real Indians in action, and know how relevant that sign is.
Ok, that certain challenges are faced on some flights is a fact. We all have to accept that not everyone knows the etiquette one expects. Some places have a hole in the floor and that’s it.
My issue is the following: I own some nice establishments. I do know that the lavatories have to be kept immaculate, but there are challenges.
What I won’t do is place a sign in Hindi once I see a big group of Indians arrive.
But once I have a big group of British I’ll leave nice notes with smileys instead. My issue is that. Very unprofessional in the hospitality world.
I hope it makes sense!
27:00 Do you not understand that the word "partial" means biased?
Waiting for your JAL video.
I was one of those who requested ANA, compared to other reviews from western routes they are perfect. But this one was too personal to Indians! Bad.
Yeah, I don’t disagree that they are not good. They are. But I also have to say that I noticed how some flights are better than others.
And l’m not Indian myself. But if I were, I would really think I’m not getting any of my moneys worth.
Even though I would say Qatar and JAL have a better 787, this is still very good!
yes they do! Specially the JAL is awesome!
Request you to please fly from/to Mangalore Airport in India (Tabletop runway) Would love to see a flight trip report 🙏
I will try in November, ok? But no promises!
@TheLayoverAviation Thank you for your kind response Sir! Totally understand your busy schedule
I hope you can do Tap Air Portugal some day 😢
I can suggest if travel to Lisbon Portugal 🇵🇹 on Emirates stay in Lisbon for couple of days and travel on Tap Air Portugal to the USA either New York City Miami or Boston MA
I know, but the issue is having time off 😂
I love Lisbon, haven’t been in over 10 years. But hey, never say never. I’ll try to fly on TAP’s A321neo or A330neo, looking forward to that!
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Please do Air India a350 on London-Delhi route (AI- 162)
I’m quite busy and booked for now, but perhaps in November. Not sure.
Hey again a wonderful video and a great comment,I am really surprised about ANA ,think they become very structured so can't think outside the box ,Purser rude behaviour one thing should have been happy and accepted the gift or said politely no as per company policy they can't accept.
Toliet sign Japanese superior attitude and still think Indians are not saavy traveller or a 3rd world country.
Always ANA gets very good review -I don't like them as my email always addressed as my surname
Yeah, the “thinking outside the box” thing is something very rare, you are completely right.
I had a very interesting dinner with a Japanese lady last summer, and she was very extroverted and loud, and not what one is used to at all.
When I inquired where she get’s that activeness from she replied; my father is a diplomat (ambassador) to xyz countries, so I always traveled with him and enjoyed the freedom of being whomever I wanted to be, not what society back home expects from me..”
Anyway, I agree with all your comments. We think the same.
About my surname, I’ve got a similar issue on Qatar Airways. No matter how many times I asked them to stop using my entire last name (that I don’t even use legally, it’s 5 names..) they continue to do so and mispronounce it 😂
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Do u think they have bad service on this route because of destination or ana is bad everywhere ?
I realised the bathroom sign and why it was mentioned but was going to avoid saying cause it will make feel bad to some people. I believe both are correct in their own position.
And it is very true u hardly complain in the video. So it must be really bad food.
Thanks for being understanding. I hate complaining. But when you charge 4x the price of any other connecting flight, when you’re in the top 5 airlines; I do come with very high expectations. And I don’t want to be told how to leave the toilet. I can guarantee you that in a luxury hotel you won’t find notes how to do your business in the toilet.
They’re good. The legroom is great, service is generous.. Crew were nice to some of the passengers, but blunt to others.
The food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t good either. Serving beef though was a nasty thing to do to Indians though.
@@TheLayoverAviation I believe the only reason the bathroom sign because of the destination. Because I seen in lot of flights. There was an airline in top position and big airline only because it never flew to the destination of the country until recently. It used to get top 5*for cleanliness. Not sure anymore if they have tie up or they started flying.
Not arguing what you said just adding 1 more perspective.
Any turkish airlines coming soo? Hope to see you istanbul airport :)
I fly TK all the time, but between DXB-IST-ZAG, which I have all reported 😂
I hope to catch a different flight at some poin!
@@TheLayoverAviation ı already watched them:)Try maybe to singapore,tokyo 10+hours.Anyways ı love all of the reports so doesnt matter
Nice Video Can You Do Turkey Airlines To India
I’ll try in the near future!
Hardly any narrow body aircrafts wow this airport must be an avgeeks heaven I know was drooling maself😂
Like in Dubai! Widebody heaven ❤️
@@TheLayoverAviation Thanks I'm looking forward to a visit (Dubai) and thanks for trip reports
I wish airlines don't provide a beef dish if they go to India, and I also wish they provided a veg meal. Btw, I do enjoy this trip report, but will you fly the JAL A350 to New York?
I’ll post the JAL B787-9 very soon!
What do you mean 'very soon'? Will it come in the next video or will it come after the next video?
what is the occupancy rate between Delhi and Tokyo?
It was 100% on this flight
Bro now that you are in delhi , try to go back to dubai via hyderabad airport pls
I’m not in Delhi now! It takes me long to edit so I am long gone! I’m in Seychelles now 😂