Absolutely love flying ANA. Was asked once by one crew member where I was going to in Japan and told her a small city in the west. She went off and about three minutes later another crew member came along for a chat who was from that city. That attention to detail is why I love Japan.
i love your unbiased and blunt reviews. it’s refreshing at a time when most reviews are paid for by the companies/ businesses. not to mention you really do have good videography and editing skills
I think what are best about your reviews is that it’s about the product - not you. So many make their videos about them. I want to see the service, the hard product. Of course I want some personality in there too, but it’s the product that’s important. I like the humour as well - not a typical American humour! Your definitely one of the best v-loggers out there. 10/10
I must say, ANA's cabin crew has to be BY FAR the nicest, most passionate crew I've ever encountered! I certainly agree with you on everything! On a recent, round trip flight from IAD --> PVG via HND, in economy class, I noticed, on all four of my flights, just how passionate wascrew were. Even on a red-eye flight that left at 1:30 in the morning at PVG, where a crew cangrumpiestrunpiest, the ANA crew were just so happy and so excited to pursue their job and serve people! However, the big icing on the cake was on my flight from HND --> IAD, where there was a baby in front of us f12-hour12 hour journey to Washington DC, and not a single time did this baby cry (the flight was almost 12 hours)! The ANA crew constantly checked on the baby, and they were genuinely excited to see a baby on board! They gave the baby a crib to sleep in, and the crew was basically a 5-star babysitter to this baby! This fact right here is what prevented this baby from crying for the entire 12-hour journey to IAD. I have nothing but respect for the ANA crew, and I seriously wish other carriers would learn from ANA and their crew.
I completly agree and I think their passion comes across as compassion. They simply understand travelers of all sorts and how to respond to their needs.
That's an awesome story! The Japanese certainly have an eye for detail and have an art of anticipating needs, because they're brought up to be considerate and that requires observation skills.
I absolutely love the way you narrate. So please keep it up. You don’t go on and on and on. You keep it to a minimum but yet give an absolute detailed description of your journey. And the way you show the menu with current prices for the beverages is absolutely genius. The travel videos I really do not care for are the ones that are filmed for 2 hours and NOTHING is said and the is no overlaying music, just normal audio. You and Sam Chui are two of my favorites. So please keep up your style of delivery. I love it!! As a former flight attendant for over 30 years, I’m still an aviation geek and this is one of the ways i can still get my fill. Awesome job!!
As some of the others said, I’ve been watching flight reviews for years and I also think yours is among the best. Beyond your unbiased, authentic perspectives, I love your segments across these videos- clear explanations, flight segments, meals, etc. the accompanying visualizations are spot on too. Big kudos.
@user-et1ed8lz6w Emirates business class falls behind ANA'S new business class. Also. You can have the world's nicest seat, and it wouldn't matter if the service was terrible.
We love ANA,we’ve been flying with them the last 10-12 years now.The service is outstanding,the crew are so nice and very attentive specially for older folks like us.More power to them and a heartfelt thank you to all the crews.👏👏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I been flying ANA from Narita to Canada both in business and upper class each year , and it never disappoints me, the service is on a personal level, every thing is so perfect. ANA is one of my favourite airlines, it’s like a home in the air.
Holy crap. I need to fly this. This review was insanely good. Not just my favorite from you but genuinely my favorite review ever. Your descriptions, humor, videography, and everything else made me feel like I was there with you. Thank you so much.
I subscribed about two minutes into this video. I like your style. Very clear, soothing oratory style. Very informative without being dull. I like that you showed off the lounge without (mostly) showing the faces of the people who were just there to enjoy the lounge and not be filmed. I find so many travel vloggers to be incredibly disrespectful of the people around them. They are not extras in your film shoot, they didn’t consent to being mocked because they had the misfortune of sitting next to you. I’ve seen people do this and I immediately decide to never watch them again.
Hi, I've been watching plane reviews from several of the bigger aviation youtubers for well over a year now, but today is the first time the algorithm offered me one of yours, and let me say you have been a breath of fresh air. Beautiful shots of the interior and exterior overlaid with fitting relaxing music. A long in depth review of every aspect of the flight A few little factoids few people care about, but which make me incredibly happy, like that ANA flight code of NH comes from Nippon Helicopters all the way back in the 50s, or that the modern and stylish livery actually dates back to 1982. Those little things make me happy even though when I told them to my fiancee she just rolled her eyes. 😅 I immediately subscribed and am going to go through your backlog to watch some more stuff. Alread watched the Hilton Cancun video before I returned here to comment. Oh one more thing I absolutely love that I think is marketing genius is putting your next 5 videos in the description. That way you're teasing the videos and make people want to look out for them. Absolutely amazing work. You've earned yourself a new loyal subscriber
Your description of the other airlines’ F service made me smile. You’re not crazy, I call them pretend vs genuine hospitality. The J seat looked incredible too.
Whether its "pretend" or "genuine" is not always easy to tell. Yes in some cases it is more apparent, often due to that particular airline management and policy or specific culture of that country, but in other cases, its not that easy. I mean ANA has strict training on their flight attendants, what comes across a genuine from them in fact may well be pretend...just that we don't know. Either way, it doesn't really matter all that much in the end, so long as you get good service.
Kevin, your videos are the gold standard for how to make flight reviews for TH-cam. I love your narration, camera skills, and fairness. Love from India!
Amazing review Kevin! Absolutely loved it, you're so blunt, positive and negative on your reviews, but not pretentious and just complaining like some other reviewers. This was great to see you enjoying your journey so much, thank you for taking us along!
back when I used to work for ITC hotels, we had ANA crews regularly stay with us. they were an absolute delight as guests, with the only "drawback" being that they were so polite and respectful to us staff, that the hospitality role reversal was a little jarring in that context.
I have to say, I really liked your non-rushed review. You allowed the video a chance to breathe, and you gave plenty of time to showcase the flight, and the experience.
My heart sang watching this video….what can I say, I LOVE Japan and this product embodies everything I love about it, understated, unpretentious, high quality, timeless elegance…just exceptional! I really liked what you said about the crew and I fully get how you described it. Having been on the other side, I know how important it is to strike the right balance between, hospitable, respectful, professional and caring. It does help when you have a sublime hard product to support you! Thank you for bringing us on this beautiful journey and experience, it is as close as most of us watching will ever get to experience it…😍🤍🇯🇵 PS. No matter how many times I see the ground crew wave and bow, it always gets me 🥹
In the end I didn’t think it was relevant for the video, but one of the most impressive things about the crew was that there was a language barrier with some of them. Not major, but definitely noticeable with a few of them. But even with that barrier they were just so good and knew how to ‘read the room’ that it almost made it even more charming. It’s a level of pride and care I haven’t seen before.
I love it when the ground crew wave good-bye to you (and the plane) as you depart from the gate. Only in Japan. I'll be flying ANA's The Room this December. Can't wait!
What an enjoyable review. ANA is my favorite airline hands down. I have not had the pleasure of ANA First, but I find their business class my top experiences flying to date. The terms you used of 'understated' and 'precision' perfectly describe my experiences on ANA. Thanks for the review.
Wonderful video! I can’t wait to get back to Japan and although I’ve mostly flown Delta internationally, I’ll be on ANA back to Japan. Japan is such a wonderful, beautiful country and they really know how to treat any customer and make them feel special. I love you Japan, see you soon- I left my heart there.❤
Excellent review, as always. It reminded me of my best flight. In 1999, I flew Cathay Pacific on a 747 in first. It was about a 14 hour flight from Hong Kong to somewhere I can't remember. I was flying around 100,000 miles a year back then. The space was massive. We were in the nose of the plane and the seats were ridiculously far apart from each other. The flight attendant made me feel like I was the only person on the plane. Thanks for your videos. They really are next level.
ANA is my favorite airline and I've flown them almost every time I've gone back home to Korea. (I don't mind the layover I usually spend a week in Japan before flying on.) Unfortunately, the airport here in SEA that is serviced by ANA is 162 seat 787-8. I have flown down to SFO to get to fly a 777-300ER though. Great review.
Adding two extra stops to an itinerary sounds exactly like something I'd do haha. SEA is blessed and cursed by being too close to Japan... y'all get those JL 767s as well- not to mention the ones from DL.
I’ve binged watched dozens of your videos lately, and only being half way through this video it’s safe to say it’s one of your best. You should be really proud of the content you are producing. I hope this channel provides you with the success you need to continue building your viewership and the channels content for many videos to come.
I flew first class for the very first time in my life and it was on ANA The Suite between HND-ORD and it was the best experience I’ve ever had, I am planning on doing it again in 2025. this year I have LH F on 747-8 and SQ F Suite on A380 planned. I think I am hooked now 😅
Thanks to this video and your beautiful narration (especially the bit about the hospitality from the flight attendants), I now have a new sense of appreciation for understated elagance.
God knows how I have missed out on your videos. For me, you are up there with my top 3 of this genre on content creators. Nice. Subbed. Note to others - This is what a review/report should look like.
If I may say so, your videos are superb. Very amiable and entertaining. So thorough and brilliantly set out and ordered. And your reportage is exceptional. Highly educational and professionally produced to the highest standard. Your work is easily amongst the very best in the industry. Much appreciated.
Awesome video, one of your best. As for "understated" design and looks, well, if it works I actually prefer that to over-the-top luxury that looks good in photos but don't offer real comfort and good service. I also much prefer Haneda over Narita. That scenic departure is certainly a nice bonus.
@@tfft Yup, I prefer timeless designs and real functional comfort with the end user (the passengers) in mind. They certainly are better than design "fads" that will look out of fashion next year.
Yet another great video. Well done. Absolutely love your choice of soundtrack. I am especially intrigued this time by the music accompanying the clip of approach and descent into JFK. For the record, my 'best' flight experience is when I have an empty seat next to me in Economy and no crying baby or service animal onboard. ☺
I think Economy +1 is one of the most underrated ways to fly. I'd always choose that over premium economy. I wish more airlines would allow the "buy an extra discounted seat" like some do. Thanks for watching 🩴
Incredible.The same as you describe the ANA service, the same I feel with you description, like your best friend was describing his experience and you knew that he wanted you to be there too. Thank you, I flew with you tonight.
I think it is definitely a pride thing when crew are supported with a fantastic hard and soft product , beautiful food and beverages, quality.. mostly everything and a genuine need to ensure all guests are treated as you said, as someone invited to your home and provided with an exemplary overnight stay.. what more could you ask for … well perhaps more 😂great review as always and now I’m hungry
Awesome coverage minute details the hospitality of the crews are scintillating If Kevin says it is The best than no one can deny that's Kevin enjoyed every frame take care will catch up next video 👍👍🌹🌹🌹💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
There is something about ANA, JAL, and KAL that just makes them stand out from the crowd. They don't have the bling of Emirates or the marketing of Qatar, but what they do, they absolutely excel at.
My wife and I got to fly JL F SFO-HND-DFW a few weeks ago, and it was amazing. I hope we get the chance to try this and JL's new a350 on our next trip to Japan.
I think the problem with the cushions is moving them, not stealing them. I remember once booking 2 large adjoining apartments at a resort. Management was confused and annoyed after learning we had moved one of the spare pillows from one apartment to the other.
Wow. That redemption is UNREAL. It's hands down the best redemption I have ever seen. I have 2 separate redemptions BKK-SIN-KIX on Singapore business class 50k Aeroplan miles and NRT-SFO on JAL 60k Alaska miles... you're basically doing the same thing for half the miles.. 😅😅😅... I need to get my life together and get on those life miles.
Wow, it's incredible. I love your videos, and this one topped it off! I love the Japanese philosophy of design, and beauty is inspiring! Yet your music and the quality of this film were so moving- Just tremendous! ❤
Thank you for an excellent and thorough review of ANA's The Suite product. I've only booked J for international trips as F only exists on a handful of airlines these days and usually beyond my budget. After watching this video, I'm going to find an opportunity to fly ANA's The Suite soon. I first flew ANA in 2019 via UA codeshare flight from JFK to BKK via NRT. The first leg was in UA's Polaris and it was quite the disappointment. However, once I boarded the ANA flight to BKK, the experience was night and day and it's great to see they are consistent in both J and F. I've been a huge fan of ANA ever since. In fact, I am flying ANA to SIN via HND later next month in The Room and cannot wait (will be my first time!). Great pacing and thoughtful narration as well as outstanding videography. I've always felt international first class was over the top but you have done a terrific job of showing me that over the top is sometimes worth it 😊.
Japanese airlines are the best in the world, they’ve had a renaissance in the aviation industry due to having such nice crew, the best food, the great technology, the great seats, you name it!
This sounds amazing! Great review, enjoyed watching this your meal and the bed were dreamlike. The service was truly delightful. I don’t think I have ever experienced anything like this.
H, Kevin. I don't know where to begin. A most amazing review of an awesome flight. So full of superlatives that if I didn't know you I would think ANA had paid you a huge amount of money. I wish I could afford to fly ANA but i am a pensioner on fixed incomes it's out of the question. I'll just have settle for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Lufthansa First class from Oslo to Australia, half the price of Frankfurt to Australia. Thank you for sharing a fabulous flight with me.😊😊❤
Absolutely stunning from start to finish. First class should be an occasion. I've only been fortunate to experience it 5 times. Etihad x3, Swiss and Emirates. This looks a whole level above. Even though I have lived in Asia for 12 years, I'd never imagine eating that kind of food on the ground, but as it is an occasion I would certainly give it a go.
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, what a service !!!!!!!!, and I imagine the kindness and professionalism of the flight attendant. I flew in First Class on Emirates, Ethiad and Qatar and the flight attendants are friendly but they have no experience and it is clear that they work according to their regulations and do not give the passenger any personal touch nor do they show much charisma, they are governed in accordance with the regulation.
Brilliant! Brilliant hard product, brilliant F&B, brilliant service and a brilliant overall experience, executed as only the Japanese can! Thank you for posting. I now need to find an excuse with work to travel to Japan to experience it for myself :-)
WowoWinner, I've never flown ANA ever but this vlog of yours makes me wanna book an Asian trip ASAP on ANA Airlines! Your vlogs are Very Informative, Educational and Extremely Well-done and it's obvious that you have done your due diligence and research into your subjects based on the wealth of information and history in your narrations. As an added bonus, your voice is very pleasant and not grating at all. I accidentally stumbled upon this vlog and now became a New Subscriber and Fan of yours. Please keep these Travel Vlogs coming for your fellow travelers and Thanks A Million Kevin for spotlighting ANA Airlines (now this airline SHOULD think seriously about sponsoring your travel vlogs! Lol! ). Safe Travels Everyone!
Another great audio visual experience from you Kevin.. I hesitate to call your flight a product , but it seems to be approaching understated perfection.. You mentioned ‘the good old days’, and I was lucky enough to have a mother who ran a small travel agency for 30 years.. she must’ve been good , because there was a time in the early to mid 80’s when I was getting treated to a few complimentary first class flights and hotel rooms .. the 2 standout experiences were : seat 1A on Pan Am’s iconic LHR to JFK route.. immaculate.. and Philippine Airlines’ 747 from LHR to BKK with 2 stops in between.. the upstairs had been turned into a dormitory with very comfortable bunk beds , and we were able to stay in bed during landing in Mumbai , and the subsequent takeoff .. while both airlines and crew were very unlike each other, I felt like they actually cared a lot about us .. just like you did on this flight in your Suite .. thanks as always for sharing your travels with us : it’s a really tough job , but someone’s got to etc .. peace ✌🏻.. btw I was only 17 when I took those flights .. what a joy for a youngster !! 😊
I come from a family who worked in the airlines decades ago and so I often hear of similar stories- including the Concord, nearly for free... But I suppose ANA F, nearly for free is still pretty good! haha
Truly Masterful Narrative, Music and Review, just mentioning Idlewild brought me to my ride on PA on a B707 where we were treated as royalty, the memorable golden years of aviation! NH Hospitality and Brand Ambassador highlighted their commitment to excellence! Kevin, thanks for sharing
Ah I so wish I had an experience on a 707 (or Concorde or SP!) Perhaps I can tick a few more of my boxes if I can make my way back to Iran somehow. Thanks as always for the support 🙏🏻
Nice report with great visuals and graphics, Kevin! Just wanted to mention, it’s not just ANA, personal monitors with 43-inch 4K screens and head rest speakers are now available in JAL’s new A350-1000 first class cabins, as well.
I flew several times in business and it was generally fine. But in my opinion it would probably more matter of quantity than quality the distinction between first and business classes. I keep my mind but, after your splendid video, I now believe that ANA fc is a very special exception. Thank you.
You know how happy one gets when their favorites are treated well, I had that feeling while watching this. For all the horrible flights you fly on for us, this is Universe’s way to reward you 🤗😅🤗🤗
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Wonderful video with nicely paced quality narration. Thank you.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Absolutely love flying ANA. Was asked once by one crew member where I was going to in Japan and told her a small city in the west. She went off and about three minutes later another crew member came along for a chat who was from that city. That attention to detail is why I love Japan.
Agreed!
i love your unbiased and blunt reviews. it’s refreshing at a time when most reviews are paid for by the companies/ businesses. not to mention you really do have good videography and editing skills
Appreciate that! Great flights like this one make it ‘easy’ haha
Cough cough SAM CHUI
I think what are best about your reviews is that it’s about the product - not you. So many make their videos about them. I want to see the service, the hard product. Of course I want some personality in there too, but it’s the product that’s important. I like the humour as well - not a typical American humour! Your definitely one of the best v-loggers out there. 10/10
Appreciate that!
I went to Japan 12 times. ANA and JAL are by far the best companies in the world.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Flown both and I agree 100%
Among the 2, ANA is the best.
KLM used to rock. What happened to them?
For real!
I must say, ANA's cabin crew has to be BY FAR the nicest, most passionate crew I've ever encountered! I certainly agree with you on everything!
On a recent, round trip flight from IAD --> PVG via HND, in economy class, I noticed, on all four of my flights, just how passionate wascrew were. Even on a red-eye flight that left at 1:30 in the morning at PVG, where a crew cangrumpiestrunpiest, the ANA crew were just so happy and so excited to pursue their job and serve people! However, the big icing on the cake was on my flight from HND --> IAD, where there was a baby in front of us f12-hour12 hour journey to Washington DC, and not a single time did this baby cry (the flight was almost 12 hours)! The ANA crew constantly checked on the baby, and they were genuinely excited to see a baby on board! They gave the baby a crib to sleep in, and the crew was basically a 5-star babysitter to this baby! This fact right here is what prevented this baby from crying for the entire 12-hour journey to IAD. I have nothing but respect for the ANA crew, and I seriously wish other carriers would learn from ANA and their crew.
I completly agree and I think their passion comes across as compassion. They simply understand travelers of all sorts and how to respond to their needs.
Babies are treated like royalty in Japan
That's an awesome story! The Japanese certainly have an eye for detail and have an art of anticipating needs, because they're brought up to be considerate and that requires observation skills.
I absolutely love the way you narrate. So please keep it up. You don’t go on and on and on. You keep it to a minimum but yet give an absolute detailed description of your journey. And the way you show the menu with current prices for the beverages is absolutely genius. The travel videos I really do not care for are the ones that are filmed for 2 hours and NOTHING is said and the is no overlaying music, just normal audio. You and Sam Chui are two of my favorites. So please keep up your style of delivery. I love it!! As a former flight attendant for over 30 years, I’m still an aviation geek and this is one of the ways i can still get my fill. Awesome job!!
Sam Chui is not a reviewer. He provides advertisements of airlines in return for compensation.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
As some of the others said, I’ve been watching flight reviews for years and I also think yours is among the best. Beyond your unbiased, authentic perspectives, I love your segments across these videos- clear explanations, flight segments, meals, etc. the accompanying visualizations are spot on too. Big kudos.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻 I really appreciate the detailed feedback!
I couldn’t agree more about ANA(&Japanese) hospitality. They truly make you feel special compare to other airlines.
Missing Japan already!
Psssshhh...If I had a choice to fly ANA or Emirates, it's ANA all the time. The service and professionalism of the ANA crews and workers is unmatched.
Agreed.
For real.
Service and cabin crew yes. But First Class seating, amenities and food and drinks, ANA is inferior even to Emirates business class.
@user-et1ed8lz6w Emirates business class falls behind ANA'S new business class. Also. You can have the world's nicest seat, and it wouldn't matter if the service was terrible.
Samesies
We love ANA,we’ve been flying with them the last 10-12 years now.The service is outstanding,the crew are so nice and very attentive specially for older folks like us.More power to them and a heartfelt thank you to all the crews.👏👏🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing ✈️
I been flying ANA from Narita to Canada both in business and upper class each year , and it never disappoints me, the service is on a personal level, every thing is so perfect. ANA is one of my favourite airlines, it’s like a home in the air.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Holy crap. I need to fly this. This review was insanely good. Not just my favorite from you but genuinely my favorite review ever. Your descriptions, humor, videography, and everything else made me feel like I was there with you. Thank you so much.
Very much appreciate that!
I subscribed about two minutes into this video. I like your style. Very clear, soothing oratory style. Very informative without being dull. I like that you showed off the lounge without (mostly) showing the faces of the people who were just there to enjoy the lounge and not be filmed. I find so many travel vloggers to be incredibly disrespectful of the people around them. They are not extras in your film shoot, they didn’t consent to being mocked because they had the misfortune of sitting next to you. I’ve seen people do this and I immediately decide to never watch them again.
Appreciate that! Thanks for subscribing! 📺
Hi,
I've been watching plane reviews from several of the bigger aviation youtubers for well over a year now, but today is the first time the algorithm offered me one of yours, and let me say you have been a breath of fresh air.
Beautiful shots of the interior and exterior overlaid with fitting relaxing music.
A long in depth review of every aspect of the flight
A few little factoids few people care about, but which make me incredibly happy, like that ANA flight code of NH comes from Nippon Helicopters all the way back in the 50s, or that the modern and stylish livery actually dates back to 1982. Those little things make me happy even though when I told them to my fiancee she just rolled her eyes. 😅
I immediately subscribed and am going to go through your backlog to watch some more stuff. Alread watched the Hilton Cancun video before I returned here to comment.
Oh one more thing I absolutely love that I think is marketing genius is putting your next 5 videos in the description. That way you're teasing the videos and make people want to look out for them.
Absolutely amazing work.
You've earned yourself a new loyal subscriber
Very much appreciate that! Welcome to the channel.
Excellent Review
Agreed! A new subscriber
Your description of the other airlines’ F service made me smile. You’re not crazy, I call them pretend vs genuine hospitality. The J seat looked incredible too.
Fair enough- it could also just be a misread of me by the bro-ey ones. Thanks for watching 🩴
Whether its "pretend" or "genuine" is not always easy to tell. Yes in some cases it is more apparent, often due to that particular airline management and policy or specific culture of that country, but in other cases, its not that easy. I mean ANA has strict training on their flight attendants, what comes across a genuine from them in fact may well be pretend...just that we don't know. Either way, it doesn't really matter all that much in the end, so long as you get good service.
Kevin, your videos are the gold standard for how to make flight reviews for TH-cam. I love your narration, camera skills, and fairness. Love from India!
Amazing review Kevin! Absolutely loved it, you're so blunt, positive and negative on your reviews, but not pretentious and just complaining like some other reviewers. This was great to see you enjoying your journey so much, thank you for taking us along!
Happy to do it!
tbh your reviews are just the best for me in the moment! No ugly thumbnails, no bonus drama. Please keep it up!
Appreciate that!
I love ANA. They have the most attentive cabin crew in the sky. I've subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing! 📺
AMAZING experience!!! ANA is in a class of their own. Thanks for the info + video!
Thanks for watching 🩴
back when I used to work for ITC hotels, we had ANA crews regularly stay with us. they were an absolute delight as guests, with the only "drawback" being that they were so polite and respectful to us staff, that the hospitality role reversal was a little jarring in that context.
I can imagine!
I have to say, I really liked your non-rushed review. You allowed the video a chance to breathe, and you gave plenty of time to showcase the flight, and the experience.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
My heart sang watching this video….what can I say, I LOVE Japan and this product embodies everything I love about it, understated, unpretentious, high quality, timeless elegance…just exceptional! I really liked what you said about the crew and I fully get how you described it. Having been on the other side, I know how important it is to strike the right balance between, hospitable, respectful, professional and caring. It does help when you have a sublime hard product to support you! Thank you for bringing us on this beautiful journey and experience, it is as close as most of us watching will ever get to experience it…😍🤍🇯🇵 PS. No matter how many times I see the ground crew wave and bow, it always gets me 🥹
In the end I didn’t think it was relevant for the video, but one of the most impressive things about the crew was that there was a language barrier with some of them. Not major, but definitely noticeable with a few of them. But even with that barrier they were just so good and knew how to ‘read the room’ that it almost made it even more charming. It’s a level of pride and care I haven’t seen before.
@@tfft Service is very intuitive in Japan.
I love it when the ground crew wave good-bye to you (and the plane) as you depart from the gate. Only in Japan.
I'll be flying ANA's The Room this December. Can't wait!
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
The elegance of the breakfast fruit plate shows the attention to detail. A wonderful review. Many thanks.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
What an enjoyable review. ANA is my favorite airline hands down. I have not had the pleasure of ANA First, but I find their business class my top experiences flying to date. The terms you used of 'understated' and 'precision' perfectly describe my experiences on ANA. Thanks for the review.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Wonderful video! I can’t wait to get back to Japan and although I’ve mostly flown Delta internationally, I’ll be on ANA back to Japan.
Japan is such a wonderful, beautiful country and they really know how to treat any customer and make them feel special.
I love you Japan, see you soon- I left my heart there.❤
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Excellent review, as always. It reminded me of my best flight. In 1999, I flew Cathay Pacific on a 747 in first. It was about a 14 hour flight from Hong Kong to somewhere I can't remember. I was flying around 100,000 miles a year back then. The space was massive. We were in the nose of the plane and the seats were ridiculously far apart from each other. The flight attendant made me feel like I was the only person on the plane. Thanks for your videos. They really are next level.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@21:55 = the most perfectly perfect description of perfection ever, and hilarious
Haha, I don't neven need to look, I know what it is 😂
Wonderful take on how ANA makes its passengers feel...
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I loved this review. It was like we were on the flight with you. Your excitement was palpable.
Appreciate that!
ANA is my favorite airline and I've flown them almost every time I've gone back home to Korea. (I don't mind the layover I usually spend a week in Japan before flying on.) Unfortunately, the airport here in SEA that is serviced by ANA is 162 seat 787-8. I have flown down to SFO to get to fly a 777-300ER though. Great review.
Adding two extra stops to an itinerary sounds exactly like something I'd do haha. SEA is blessed and cursed by being too close to Japan... y'all get those JL 767s as well- not to mention the ones from DL.
I’ve binged watched dozens of your videos lately, and only being half way through this video it’s safe to say it’s one of your best. You should be really proud of the content you are producing. I hope this channel provides you with the success you need to continue building your viewership and the channels content for many videos to come.
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I like the real effort you have put into description of the service and the comparisons you make with others. Professionally done. Thank you.
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I flew back and forth to Japan from Vancouver a couple of months ago with ANA in Premium Economy.
You can't go wrong flying with them.
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I flew first class for the very first time in my life and it was on ANA The Suite between HND-ORD and it was the best experience I’ve ever had, I am planning on doing it again in 2025. this year I have LH F on 747-8 and SQ F Suite on A380 planned. I think I am hooked now 😅
It sounds like you started the F game in reverse order... you're supposed to save the best ones for last haha.
Your editing skills are great! Thanks for the amazing content!
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Excellent video, my favorite one yet!
Take off was splendid, without narration, quite immersive.
A real treat!!!!
Many thanks from Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Thanks to this video and your beautiful narration (especially the bit about the hospitality from the flight attendants), I now have a new sense of appreciation for understated elagance.
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God knows how I have missed out on your videos. For me, you are up there with my top 3 of this genre on content creators. Nice. Subbed. Note to others - This is what a review/report should look like.
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Magnificent video, the views , the music and the way you presented everything.
Many thanks I really enjoyed your review.
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If I may say so, your videos are superb. Very amiable and entertaining. So thorough and brilliantly set out and ordered. And your reportage is exceptional. Highly educational and professionally produced to the highest standard. Your work is easily amongst the very best in the industry. Much appreciated.
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Thanks for sharing. Now i want to go.
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Awesome video, one of your best. As for "understated" design and looks, well, if it works I actually prefer that to over-the-top luxury that looks good in photos but don't offer real comfort and good service. I also much prefer Haneda over Narita. That scenic departure is certainly a nice bonus.
Yeah, I’m 100% same with understated design. ‘Pretty’ things that don’t work well are one of my pet peeves. Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfft Yup, I prefer timeless designs and real functional comfort with the end user (the passengers) in mind. They certainly are better than design "fads" that will look out of fashion next year.
Yet another great video. Well done.
Absolutely love your choice of soundtrack. I am especially intrigued this time by the music accompanying the clip of approach and descent into JFK.
For the record, my 'best' flight experience is when I have an empty seat next to me in Economy and no crying baby or service animal onboard. ☺
I think Economy +1 is one of the most underrated ways to fly. I'd always choose that over premium economy. I wish more airlines would allow the "buy an extra discounted seat" like some do. Thanks for watching 🩴
Incredible.The same as you describe the ANA service, the same I feel with you description, like your best friend was describing his experience and you knew that he wanted you to be there too. Thank you, I flew with you tonight.
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I think it is definitely a pride thing when crew are supported with a fantastic hard and soft product , beautiful food and beverages, quality.. mostly everything and a genuine need to ensure all guests are treated as you said, as someone invited to your home and provided with an exemplary overnight stay.. what more could you ask for … well perhaps more 😂great review as always and now I’m hungry
Agree 100%
What a great style of presentation for an airline review video, subscribed !
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Well, this is a treat to watch!! Thank you!
what an amazing review, you can tell in your voice and comments, you loved it. Thanks for sharing this, it was truly uplifting, honestly. Cheers.
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Amazing video and content, beautiful description ❤
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Awesome coverage minute details the hospitality of the crews are scintillating If Kevin says it is The best than no one can deny that's Kevin enjoyed every frame take care will catch up next video 👍👍🌹🌹🌹💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
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Outstanding flight review. Perhaps the best I have ever watched. Thank you for sharing this wonderful flight with us!
Impressive narration so convincing of a uniquely elevated experience... most of us just dream about!
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"The gloves came off at this point". 😂 Excellent video.
Haha thanks for watching!
I flew both Singapore and ANA long hauls, both were exceptional but in my opinion NH's service was a notch above SQ.
Agreed!
Oh, I just found you & subscribed! Going to Japan this fall & just changed my flights to ANA! Thank you!
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Im flying First class on ANA soon,,, looking forward to it after seeing this video!
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There is something about ANA, JAL, and KAL that just makes them stand out from the crowd. They don't have the bling of Emirates or the marketing of Qatar, but what they do, they absolutely excel at.
With the exception of Korean, I'd agree.
@tfft everybody's experience differs, naturally, but for me KAL is leading the pack.
@@tfftI agree with you. One time on KAL was enough for me! I’ll take ANA or JAL any day!
I used to work for the FAA in NY metro and I never realized what a beautiful approach that was.
You should have assigned that approach more often! haha
My wife and I got to fly JL F SFO-HND-DFW a few weeks ago, and it was amazing. I hope we get the chance to try this and JL's new a350 on our next trip to Japan.
I hope to do the same!
Great review and landing visuals. Totally enjoyed every second.
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I think the problem with the cushions is moving them, not stealing them. I remember once booking 2 large adjoining apartments at a resort. Management was confused and annoyed after learning we had moved one of the spare pillows from one apartment to the other.
In that case I'm surprised there weren't electro magnetic chips in the glassware 😂
Exceptional production values here. Very well done!
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ANA is insane for giving MX4S headphones to the passengers
For the duration of the flight though
@@mdjay1000 ofc but these headphones are insane easily the best headphones in the air
Tbf, if you're normally charging $13000 for a one way flight, amazing headphones should be expected haha.
Was waiting for this video
Hope you enjoy!
Wow. That redemption is UNREAL. It's hands down the best redemption I have ever seen. I have 2 separate redemptions BKK-SIN-KIX on Singapore business class 50k Aeroplan miles and NRT-SFO on JAL 60k Alaska miles... you're basically doing the same thing for half the miles.. 😅😅😅... I need to get my life together and get on those life miles.
Well I'm also staying 2 weeks in Japan so I couldn't change my itinerary to a lifemiles redemption....
Nor could you necessarially find a Lifemiles redemption, they are few and far in between lol.
Wow, it's incredible. I love your videos, and this one topped it off! I love the Japanese philosophy of design, and beauty is inspiring! Yet your music and the quality of this film were so moving- Just tremendous! ❤
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Thank you for an excellent and thorough review of ANA's The Suite product. I've only booked J for international trips as F only exists on a handful of airlines these days and usually beyond my budget. After watching this video, I'm going to find an opportunity to fly ANA's The Suite soon.
I first flew ANA in 2019 via UA codeshare flight from JFK to BKK via NRT. The first leg was in UA's Polaris and it was quite the disappointment. However, once I boarded the ANA flight to BKK, the experience was night and day and it's great to see they are consistent in both J and F. I've been a huge fan of ANA ever since. In fact, I am flying ANA to SIN via HND later next month in The Room and cannot wait (will be my first time!).
Great pacing and thoughtful narration as well as outstanding videography. I've always felt international first class was over the top but you have done a terrific job of showing me that over the top is sometimes worth it 😊.
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That flight for only 63k aviance life miles is sooo good. You are a true pro at booking these flights haha
Practice makes (almost) perfect!
Japanese airlines are the best in the world, they’ve had a renaissance in the aviation industry due to having such nice crew, the best food, the great technology, the great seats, you name it!
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This sounds amazing! Great review, enjoyed watching this your meal and the bed were dreamlike. The service was truly delightful. I don’t think I have ever experienced anything like this.
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H, Kevin. I don't know where to begin. A most amazing review of an awesome flight. So full of superlatives that if I didn't know you I would think ANA had paid you a huge amount of money. I wish I could afford to fly ANA but i am a pensioner on fixed incomes it's out of the question. I'll just have settle for Virgin Atlantic Upper Class and Lufthansa First class from Oslo to Australia, half the price of Frankfurt to Australia. Thank you for sharing a fabulous flight with me.😊😊❤
Hey now, LH F is nothing to scoff at haha. Appreciate your kind words!
As usual and as expected, a STELLAR review. Many thanks!
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This is such a detailed video! Best airline flight review ive seen.
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your videos are getting better and better!
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Absolutely fantastic! I will be on the lookout for deals from this company for sure! Thank you for the beautiful video!
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Absolutely stunning from start to finish. First class should be an occasion. I've only been fortunate to experience it 5 times. Etihad x3, Swiss and Emirates. This looks a whole level above. Even though I have lived in Asia for 12 years, I'd never imagine eating that kind of food on the ground, but as it is an occasion I would certainly give it a go.
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Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, what a service !!!!!!!!, and I imagine the kindness and professionalism of the flight attendant. I flew in First Class on Emirates, Ethiad and Qatar and the flight attendants are friendly but they have no experience and it is clear that they work according to their regulations and do not give the passenger any personal touch nor do they show much charisma, they are governed in accordance with the regulation.
I loved it . music was very good .
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Brilliant! Brilliant hard product, brilliant F&B, brilliant service and a brilliant overall experience, executed as only the Japanese can! Thank you for posting. I now need to find an excuse with work to travel to Japan to experience it for myself :-)
Is "good food" not a valid excuse for most companies these days? 😅
Great video, would love to try ANA but surprised you preferred it than SQ’s suites as the best flight of your life.🎉
Just hate the SQ layout! I reckon if/when I fly SQ on a 777 in F I’d enjoy to much more.
Now a new subscriber. Wonderful report, I appreciate all the fine details.
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WowoWinner, I've never flown ANA ever but this vlog of yours makes me wanna book an Asian trip ASAP on ANA Airlines! Your vlogs are Very Informative, Educational and Extremely Well-done and it's obvious that you have done your due diligence and research into your subjects based on the wealth of information and history in your narrations. As an added bonus, your voice is very pleasant and not grating at all. I accidentally stumbled upon this vlog and now became a New Subscriber and Fan of yours. Please keep these Travel Vlogs coming for your fellow travelers and Thanks A Million Kevin for spotlighting ANA Airlines (now this airline SHOULD think seriously about sponsoring your travel vlogs! Lol! ). Safe Travels Everyone!
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Another great audio visual experience from you Kevin.. I hesitate to call your flight a product , but it seems to be approaching understated perfection.. You mentioned ‘the good old days’, and I was lucky enough to have a mother who ran a small travel agency for 30 years.. she must’ve been good , because there was a time in the early to mid 80’s when I was getting treated to a few complimentary first class flights and hotel rooms .. the 2 standout experiences were : seat 1A on Pan Am’s iconic LHR to JFK route.. immaculate..
and Philippine Airlines’ 747 from LHR to BKK with 2 stops in between.. the upstairs had been turned into a dormitory with very comfortable bunk beds , and we were able to stay in bed during landing in Mumbai , and the subsequent takeoff .. while both airlines and crew were very unlike each other, I felt like they actually cared a lot about us .. just like you did on this flight in your Suite ..
thanks as always for sharing your travels with us : it’s a really tough job , but someone’s got to etc .. peace ✌🏻..
btw I was only 17 when I took those flights .. what a joy for a youngster !! 😊
I come from a family who worked in the airlines decades ago and so I often hear of similar stories- including the Concord, nearly for free... But I suppose ANA F, nearly for free is still pretty good! haha
Truly Masterful Narrative, Music and Review, just mentioning Idlewild brought me to my ride on PA on a B707 where we were treated as royalty, the memorable golden years of aviation! NH Hospitality and Brand Ambassador highlighted their commitment to excellence! Kevin, thanks for sharing
Ah I so wish I had an experience on a 707 (or Concorde or SP!) Perhaps I can tick a few more of my boxes if I can make my way back to Iran somehow. Thanks as always for the support 🙏🏻
What a neat video! My favorite part of your video is definitely on the airplane. I will definitely choose ANA when I go to Tokyo.
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Nice report with great visuals and graphics, Kevin!
Just wanted to mention, it’s not just ANA, personal monitors with 43-inch 4K screens and head rest speakers are now available in JAL’s new A350-1000 first class cabins, as well.
Good to know!
❤Congratulations on 100k❤ lm new here and liked the video a lot👍
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“Hug from a thousand lambs while swimming through clouds in a cotton candy factory”
That’s one of your best!😂
I just flowed so naturally haha
Thanks for communicating the experience so well.
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What a stunning video! Amazing service and incredible approach views into JFK. Why is that your lucky Runway at JFK? You forgot to tell us, I think.
Did the views out the window not make it clear why it is my favorite approach? haha.
Beautiful video! You’ve gained a new subscriber! 👏
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I flew several times in business and it was generally fine.
But in my opinion it would probably more matter of quantity than quality the distinction between first and business classes.
I keep my mind but, after your splendid video, I now believe that ANA fc is a very special exception.
Thank you.
It certainly is!
You know how happy one gets when their favorites are treated well, I had that feeling while watching this. For all the horrible flights you fly on for us, this is Universe’s way to reward you 🤗😅🤗🤗
Hahaha ok, well in that case, I have quite a few amazing flights in my future which should be coming my way 😅 Thanks for watching 🩴
Another awesome 10/10 flight review by The Flip Flop Traveller✈👍
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That lap blanket description is the best!!!
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For all wondering about the actual cost, it is about $20K (searched in ANA website in March 2024, JFK to Tokyo roundtrip)
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I love Hibiki 21 😂 great review as always
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