The BEST of Japan · JAPAN AIRLINES 787 FIRST CLASS 🇯🇵 Osaka ✈ Tokyo 🇯🇵 Japanese Domestic First
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Watch this video if you want to know what it’s like to fly the world’s most refined hour long domestic flight. Join me for this Japan Airlines 787-8 Domestic First Class hop from Osaka Itami to Tokyo Haneda for some simply incredible hospitality. This is one you don’t want to miss.
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Airfare: $175.63 USD
Class: First Class
Inclusions: Seat Selection, 2x 10kg Carry On, 45kg Check in, Meal, Lounge
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Osaka by Early Early Morning
01:46 Osaka Itami Airport Impressions
03:36 First Class Lounge
04:50 Departures, Gate & Aircraft
07:00 Boarding Begins
07:28 First Impressions & Seat Tour
09:01 Push Back & Safety
10:01 Taxi, Spool up, Take off & Airport Stats
12:11 Entertainment on Board
12:52 In Flight Meal Service
14:03 Incredible Inflight Views
15:08 Approach & Landing
16:39 Final Thoughts & Taxi
17:40 The Flip Flop Score
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I don't know why Japan is so stress-free for me given the high population density and rush rush vibe of the cities. I think it's because everything just *works*
I guess you and I have something in common... Getting to the airport early. The stress that is eliminated by that habit is phenomenal.
Yeah, when people talk about the stress of getting to the airport on time- I literally cannot comprehend the concept lol
I also like getting to the airport early, but just to chill in the airport 😂
Same here. But i really do enjoy spending time in an airport, especially people watching.
You would think experienced travellers would be the ones who rock up in the nick of time. But it's the exact opposite, they always arrive early. You only need to miss your flight a couple of times because of...events...to teach you to set off early.
Last time I had an early morning flight I stayed at the airport hotel the night before so all I have to do is wake up walk across the road to the airport. 😂
as I've said before, fun to see the evolution from your first videos three or so years ago(?) to now......friendly chatty narration, easy humor and snark here and there, quiet pauses to watch the scenery, no gushing over less-than-important points........I watch the other famous youtube travel guys, but I know this one will be worry-free, not frantic, fun, unpretentious, the best
I look forward to your posts on Thursday and Saturday. :-)
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I flew on an ANA turboprop from Oita to Osaka Itami a few years back and it was one of the best flights ever, as I was able to do a lot of sightseeing of beautiful small islands and shores from above. The only downside was Oita not having a lounge for Star Alliance Gold customers. At Itami, I walked to the Hankyu train station, which really isn't done that often there but hey, I like walking. And yes, I love Japan too.
I love walking in Japan bc it’s one of the few places you can stop looking at directions and just walk. It’s not like you’re gonna end up in a sketchy neighborhood lol.
Fuji San never gets old. I am so glad I hiked up to Fuji San in 2010.
What a beautiful product for such a short haul flight! Refined and sophisticated, a joy to watch 🤩 Unbelievable how their society is so incredibly well organised while being so densely populated and everything to such high standards 💫 Thank you for the video 🙏🏼
I imagine one wouldn’t be possible without the other! Oh and btw, KL wasn’t disappointing in the slightest (but I am getting tired of AMS’s constant madhouse status…). I’m now* convinced that AFKLM do ‘local’ better than any other western carrier.
@@tfft In the 80's, security & flight documents check, were the same too. It was great going to meet people as they got off the plane or wish them well, right as they left.
@@tfft That is relief, can’t wait for the review now, especially to see how attentive the crew were 😅 Completely agree about SPL, once a crown jewel, now just a dysfunctional as LHR on a bad day….
You are the best airline reviewer on social media.
The view of My Fuji and the food were definitely worth the price of admission 🎉. Thanks for sharing 😊.
Exceptional work from the member of the flight crew who got you the Mt Fuji shot - they didn't have to, but that small thing is going to be one of the bits that you remember from the flight.
And kudos to you too for calling out the single traveller spaces - I always feel guilty when all that's left is a sofa or four-person table, but I've got to sit somewhere!
The shot at 10:00 is just unbelievably beautiful. Nothing else to say than thank you for all of your great content.
Thank you again Kevin,,,,,peace and happiness on your travels 😊😊😊😊😊
Glad JAL redeemed themselves in your eyes. Love them.
Yeah well the long haul first was the only time o felt they were underwhelming. Have always been a fan of their otherwise. Thanks for watching 🩴
Itami airport exclusively serves busy domestic routes and I love its coziness as well as efficiency. There is no need to wait in long queue for security check or sneak into tumultous hectic lounges. I reckon flying on a wide-body on a short domestic route like this is amazing especially given the elegant and sensational services of JAL.
Man, the fact that you got a FULL tray for a one-hour flight is amazing. Wonder if the econ/j-class food was as elaborate. That Mount Fuji shot was amazing too. Question - did they give you the English menu or was it a multilingual menu?
A bucket list experience for sure!!! Thanks for the great info + video!!!
Thanks for watching 🩴
It is still mind-blowing to me how frequently wide-body aircraft are deployed on short-haul routes in Asia. If I remember correctly JAL used to deploy 747s on their busiest domestic routes
This video upsets me because it makes me miss Japan immensely and I’m only going to be back there again in almost a year’s time 😭
The intro’s these days are so good and refreshing. Is it intentionally?
The best thing about this first class is that they offer on sight upgrade with considerably less fee
Loving the Japan series so far. Keep them coming!
such a lovely flight and trip i also love japan its so relaxing thanks for sharing greetings from the netherlands
Just delightful! If only we in the West were as disciplined as the Japanese. Love it! What a view of Mt Fuji.
it was a very well-shot video! Keep up the good work. thank you.
Amazing work! Love your reports. Great work! Thank you very much!
Another great vlog
Nice Cabin.Great Video And Info
Fancy cows! Best part of this video.
Thank God SOMEONE caught that 😅
Thank You ✈️
JAL recommends you get to airport security (keeping in mind that there is no check-in process) "at least 20 minutes before departure" (!) I think part of the reason for this is to make the Osaka-Tokyo route more competitive time-wise with the shinkansen ("bullet train").
We love Japan too! Mark
Mate Great Job...
really admire and appreciate your delicate observation on the crew services !! that really stands out!!
We are doing Japan next year, both Tokyo and Kyoto. The flight looks lovely and civilized but wanted to experience Shinkansen for my 6 year old who loves trains so may have to do one way by train and one way by plane!
Thanks
An outstanding domestic first class product!
Some….. OTHER AIRLINES……. Should take note
Really nice video. As a solo traveller (almost always) myself, I very much agree with your comments about lounge space. I've only flown JAL a couple of times, once economy and once premium, and I thought they were very good. I hope to fly with them in business soon.
You’ll love it!
Great video as always. Sharon & I love watching all of them. Especially the Bali ones. Makes us jealous that we want to be away on hols more!
This video you sound a little under the weather. If so…hope you get well soon 😊
Did you have a glass of Hibiki 21 "to much" when making the flight lines between Osaka and Tokyo 😅😂? Looks like a beautiful trip, keep the great videos coming.
Oh boy I was waiting for this video! Can’t say how much I love watching Japanese domestic flight videos, and it just happens that Itami is one of my favourite domestic airports. So convenient and underrated. I’m a ANA Mileage Club member so I don’t see myself taking JAL any time soon, so this particular video was much appreciated. Many thanks for another great upload!
Not the Wagyu cows on a private jet in Kobe 🤣🤣🤣
Very keen to see the Class J trip report next as I am trying it in November from Tokyo to Sapporo. Hoping I get lucky and they have some F seats left for an upgrade.
I wouldn’t hold your breath. My flight had to have at least 30-40 OW Emeralds on it, Class J was sold out and First flew with 3 of 6 seats empty.
Loving your Japan series!Lawsons…for my sweet tooth. But 7-11 in Japan for the best fried chicken ever! Try before you scoff. 😊
Always until the end, including the ads!
Nice Video. I live in Tokyo and travel a bit to Kyushu (Kumamoto). I have flown into Itami many times from KMJ , on ANA's Dash 8, Amakusa's ATR72s and J Air's ERJ75's. I like ITM and it never feels like a domestic airport. I usually take a bus up to Kyoto (55 minutes) from ITM and then head by Shinkansen to Tokyo after a brief stopover (in Kyoto). Thanks for your wonderful reports on Japan. Incidentally, if you want to get a good view of Fuji San always sit on the left side going both ways.
This is not first class, its fast class🚀
Enjoyed that as usual - That first class experience looked enticing and the cost was also very reasonable - I wonder what the overall time would have been comparing it to the Shinkansen service from say hotel to hotel - just for fun 😊
Interedting flight report 👍✈️🇷🇺
People really show up at the last minute in Japan. I get there one hour early and hardly anyone there. 10 minutes prior to boarding then everyone shows up.
6:04 to get an international flight to here you would need to go book a route via HND that meant this from the US AA/AS🇺🇲 to JL🇯🇵 Oneworld Alliance while Star Alliance gives HND/NRT on UA🇺🇲 to NH🇯🇵. For most International Travelers they go directly to KIX🇯🇵. Like the trip report I wonder if this is a better choice to reach Kyoto or go to KIX. What my mother ended up doing when she went here last year was this PR127 to PR408 because in her mind it's actually much cheaper to book Manila to Osaka with the extra flight being New York to Manila rather than JL/NH to ITM/KIX from EWR/JFK
6:16 JL A350-900 most people remember it's Sistership JA13XJ because it got involved in an accident in HND
Only first class that I can afford 😅
Thanks for sharing Kevin. Question - did you get to keep that Origami?
The red one? That’s plastic- and yes I have one from a previous flight lol.
@@tfftnice!
Looking forward to your JAL J class video
Great flight! I'm still trying to wrap my mind around using a 787 for 1 - 2 hour flights.
It's a bit of a culture shosk from either the land of CRJs and E-175s or Euro-business class.
Japanese perfection. I love JAL Dom. FC. and Shinkansen [ 新幹線のグランドクラス] Gran class. Think before the passengers think, do before the passengers need.
Flying regional turboprop flights in New Zealand is somewhat similar, no security or ID checks. Just a boarding pass (saved into your apple wallet) Turn up and park 15-20 mins before your flight, walk onto the plane.
A (big) bit unnerving if you ask me 😅
75% of sold tickets are from the Travel Agencies. Travel Agencies uses they own card or issue tickets with invoices so this credit card system quite difficult to perform worldwide
JAL domestic first class is absolutely amazing. We enjoyed this class from Haneda to Sapporo in the A350 in February. You’d have been better off flying J from Osaka and First to Sapporo on this slightly longer sector?
Flying this route tmr, what are the chances 😂😂
I guess in order to compete against the shinkansen the japanese airlines have to be as efficient as possible
What kind of passengers fly between Tokyo and Osaka? I would imagine most would pick the Tokaido Shinkansen. If you factor in driving time to the airport, check-in and custom time, waiting for boarding etc, then its quite possible taking the Shinkansen would be the same time-wise as flying or the trip duration may even be shorter than taking the plane, depending where in Tokyo or Osaka you plan to go. Especially if someone lives in say, Yokohama and has to go all the way to Narita to fly to Osaka (I mean, Haneda isn't always possible for everyone for a variety of reasons).
The only thing I hated about flying domestic in Japan was that they kept giving us useless pieces of paper when you go through security, and when you go through the boarding gate...
Flying domestic in Japan is amazing. Earlier this year I had some miles to burn through so I decided to fly from Nagoya to Sendai in the morning, have lunch and flew back in the afternoon. 12,000 miles at the time + ￥1280 for the round trip. Felt like hopping on a bus/train to the neighboring city for a day trip.
I was wondering if you have to rush through breakfast, as it was quite substantial for such a short flight.
Is that.....duct tape sealing the bottom of the cockpit window at 17:32?! Hmmmmm...😂
Up to 29/6
First Class JAL Toyko to Osaka (KIX) is twice as much as Shinkansen Green Car (Nozomi) to Shin-Osaka but 1/3 of the travel time
But for Economy Class, the price is just $30 usd for JAL and much better deal than Shinkansen (Nozomi) regular class ($78 usd)
Neither one of them will get you to the centre of Osaka (Namba)
Qantas does the same thing with their FF cards, and no ID checks for Oz domestic flights.
Singapore -> Melbourne on Scoot coming up? 😀
Do any B787s have personal air vents ? I dont remember ever seeing any .. I wonder why ? .. please enlighten me .. thanks 🙏
That looks like a great price you paid for the fare. Did you book that directly on the airlines website or go to travel agent or.? Thank you.
Who'd fly from Osaka to Tokyo? Train is faster but more expensive. I would try the first class next time 😁
The train is not faster…
Train: arrive 15 mins before + 2.5 hours train.
Plane: arrive 40 mins before + 1 hour flight.
wonder why the flight route wasn't direct
Japanese airports give to the minute approach times. Likely the gate in Osaka was needed and the slot in Tokyo wasn’t available right away.
Yokota airspace, that extends from Niigata Prefecture to western Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula, and Nagano Prefecture, altitudes from 12,000 feet to a maximum of 23,000 feet is controlled by US military and no civilian aircraft can fly.
16:02 Is it true that this airport runway is sinking?
REALLY appreciate all the right balances that you maintain in your videos. Terrific. Thank you.
Great review! Just curious, why do you point your camera at the ground when boarding rather than showing the flight attendants?
You answered the question for me lol. Specifically to not have the crews first impression of me pointing a camera in their face. I avoid crew in my videos as much as reasonably possible.
@@tfft That's interesting. I filmed my entry & departure on a Singapore Airlines aircraft to document my first flight to Asia and the attendants were all smiles! And the service while onboard was outstanding as well. Thanks for your reply and I look forward to your future videos.
Yes- I used to do the same- positioned low but forward facing… But I specifically don’t want the added attention that someone filming would normally get. If they treat me like any ol’ passenger, I’m happy.
You’re on the wrong side of the plane. You should be sitting on the left to see Mt Fuji on a morning flight.
Did you see Mt. Fuji in the video? Lol. Chose the right side on purpose as I’d be seeing Mt. Fuji many other times on this trip.
@@tfft Yes I did saw Fuji san. lol. I made that hasty comment right before the Mt Fuji scene on your video. We took that same flight as yours last 2018, seated on the window left side and the flight path was a bit too close to Mt Fuji.
Sure beats tsa
Kevin I love the quality of your videos - especially the graphics. I was disappointed you were not wearing your thongs!
Wear a dosimeter next time and let us know how many Roentgen you got
Talk too much IMO
Didn't really
pay for it out of your pocket as you beg for money and sell crap so please be honest dude.
Did Mommy not let you have a refill of cheerios this morning? Get a grip.