12 HOURS in ANA's The Room: World's Best Business Class

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All Nippon Airways - ANA - has arguably the world's best business class: The Room. I put it to the test and, while it wasn't perfect...I was able to draw my own conclusions!
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0:00 Intro
0:20 ANA Lounge Haneda
2:03 More of HND Airport
5:31 Mid roll sponsor
6:33 ANA First and Business cabins
9:05 Taxi and takeoff
10:51 Menu and food options! Including wine list
12:38 Seat tour
14:21 Meal 2!
15:21 Amenities, bathroom, PJs!
16:12 Bed time
17:20 IFE
18:15 Breakfast, landing, conclusions!
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Date of Travel: 16 MAY 2022
Airline: ANA All Nippon Airways
Livery: ANA standard
Route: HND-JFK
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Flight Number: NH 110
Miles: 6,758
Airborne time: 12h04m
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@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

@paoloagatep4564 Жыл бұрын

Do they allow you to take the sleepers and pajama when you disembark

@paoloagatep4564 Жыл бұрын

Have you compared ANA vs. EVA? Planning to trip to Asia in 3 months and taking Business Class.

@jelmer4247 Жыл бұрын

Am i the only one who thinks this is far more superior to the big three middle Eastern airlines where everyone is always hyping about? I mean you get a first-class like seat in business class. And the food and service looks absolutely amazing.

@benjambreeg Жыл бұрын

for sure.its just ME careers are better placed geographically so that more people can avail of their services

@johnnyboy3949 Жыл бұрын

It looks good but the Q suits with Qatar are something else. I get the idea from this review that ANA aren’t as well polished as the middle eastern airlines, and lounge was poor too with few showers which is never an issue in Doha or Dubai. I haven’t tried ANA business only seen this video, but I would probably still give it to the Q suits and Qatar for the best overall.

@davidellis4031 Жыл бұрын

@@benjambreeg My problem is the opposite in that my destination of choice is usually Japan. When the Covid restrictions lift, maybe, just maybe, I might be able to afford this amazing product if I accept a hop from the UK to Germany on Lufthansa. I've done the London-Tokyo flight on ANA in economy in the past, but wanting Business does not stop me from being price conscious!

@davidellis4031 Жыл бұрын

@@xr6lad Last time I checked tourists at least from the UK aren't allowed in unless in a guided tour. I'm not spending thousands on following some rando with an umbrella when I could be finding my own way.

@josephmonti4524 Жыл бұрын

Emirates has a halo from its first class showers. It's biz class is very outdated 2-3-2 on the 777. It's a little better on the a380. Q suites with Qatar are top stuff.

@sea80vicvan Жыл бұрын

Pretty good accommodations for business class. I'll likely never get to fly at that level unless I got bumped up due to double booking, but it's been informative to watch your videos and see how different airlines handle their business class and the pros and cons of each. Thanks for posting these videos.

@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@sunnysocute246 Жыл бұрын

thank youuu Jeff

@tmix72 Жыл бұрын

Love ANA. The crews are always smiling and always happy to serve 😄

@peetbothma6982 Жыл бұрын

Can't agree more on the importance of a shower facility being available at lounges, especially if you have long flights. Flying out of my country South Africa international flights are always long. The best i the good old days flyin SAA, was the arrivals lounge in Heathrow after an overnight flight😊👌🇿🇦

@mambokacy Жыл бұрын

ANA lounges have been accepting Priority Pass holders since the pandemic- every single yen mattered for the airline for sure. I was there in July this year and my wait time for shower was around 2 hours. The lounge was clearly overcrowded. With travel demand bouncing back and Japan “sort of” reopening on 7th Sept, I wonder whether ANA will keep accepting priority pass holders much longer…? JAL lounge on the other hand was a lot quieter as it is not the Priority Pass lounge.

@Collected1 Жыл бұрын

As someone who tends to fly with Japan Airlines when flying to Tokyo, this has certainly opened my eyes to an alternative.

@MsSmartmonkeee Жыл бұрын

I love your unpretentious take on air travel. You are kind and considerate about your critique,which is wonderful to hear rather than some of the others that are too critical. You made the shower thing seem trivial and didn't make it a big deal. You moved on and that is why I like watching your videos. Looking forward to your next flight! Aloha from Hawai'i!🌺

@Bazzickles Жыл бұрын

Wasn't expecting so many chill video game song covers in this but appreciated 😂 Great trip report as always!

@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

Well spotted 😃

@MrGreatplum Жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable review, Paul. This looks like another classy offering. The food looked great too

@tommyweng6296 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I'm super excited to be flying this route this summer!

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

It looked very comfortable! Thank you for the video!

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 Жыл бұрын

Love the cabin.Great work

@sheilacrosby4894 Жыл бұрын

Thank you you are getting me through a long day at work

@debramage739 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous Paul, enjoyed that flight.

@TheRareVideosXL Жыл бұрын

What a great flight experience. Amazing onboard product. Great video yet again.

@davidheaven4207 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. 100% will try this next year👍🏼

@ryanfrisby7389 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks amazing, great trip report Paul!

@richardlangly4635 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What an amazing seat, and the food looked incredible. We are all living vicariously through you, Paul!

@Nienpet Жыл бұрын

I just love the face mist when it’s provided 😍

@notreyf Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, thank you.

@tavita8699 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul for a disabled large person like myself ANA business class is just purfect size wise. I personally speak Japanese and would never dream of eating anything on board that was not from the Japanese menu. The food supplied on your flight was outstanding even leaving my mouth watering. Other than the shower situation I give ANA a very big 👍

@m3andchip5 Жыл бұрын

Loving the Mario Kart 64 music during Meal 2 footage lol Fantastic video as always; have flown JAL J and it was an impressive product, but it seems ANA has the better of the 2 (shame about the non closing window though!). Just hope the lounge situation on the International side (both airlines) fixes themselves up eventually!

@RudieObias Жыл бұрын

It sounds like Sonic The Hedgehog music to me 😂😂

@thebeastproductions Жыл бұрын

"Mama Mia!"

@richt71 Жыл бұрын

Wow the food looked amazing Paul! Looked great overall for a business offering considering many airlines seem to be skimping on their business offerings now.

@RDMUSICTOKYO Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Loved your music choices with Super Mario Land and Mario Kart 64.

@LordAlu Жыл бұрын

Love the little bit of Sonic the Hedgehog music before takeoff 😆

@mr22bishop Жыл бұрын

And I think some Mario kart at about 15mins if I'm not mistaken!

@driftingintoretirement Жыл бұрын

Great informative video Paul, keep up the good work.

@ronfromcny Жыл бұрын

What a great video: so detailed and informative.

@japanesetrainandtravel6168 Жыл бұрын

Loved your review of ANA as I am a huge fan of Japanese Carriers. It was really sad though to see so many businesses close airside at HND. Japan really needs to hurry up with the re-opening so you can review the Shiki-Shima Train :)

@spinalcrackerbox Жыл бұрын

My guess is the tour group requirement - the big deal breaker for most - will remain into 2023.

@rezaalan3991 Жыл бұрын

Great flight, and also great food.

@briangasser973 Жыл бұрын

The plane looks spotless. The lav is very clean

@Davehearne43 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the amazing work 👏

@Adam-fj9px Жыл бұрын

I was literally just thinking of ANA business class and then this gets uploaded🤔spooky 👻

@roberthamilton1301 Жыл бұрын

Great video once again thank You

@gotminnam Жыл бұрын

You are really now my favourite airlines reviewer. You are honest, not too much drama or too much positif, and clever enough to eat the local country airline cuisine. (And not annoying vegan)

@TheZreich Жыл бұрын

We refer to Sod's Law as Murphy's Law on the other side of the pond.

@Travelwow7 Жыл бұрын

Quite an informative video.. Thanks for Sharing 👍

@Where1smyCamera Жыл бұрын

Love the Granturismo music clips 😊

@Norshuttle97 Жыл бұрын

Flawless face mist application :)

@davevanbeers6944 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@curtbonnell4308 Жыл бұрын

Well Paul, another excellent video. Looks like ANA is a superb airline.

@trainman86trainstramsandmore Жыл бұрын

Wow another video already! How time flies

@neilgandhi5565 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog Paul and good to see a Japanese airline and yes if I was on this flight in first class I would definitely be trying the Japanese menu as can have the continental stuff anytime

@valsquyres Жыл бұрын

First time subscriber after watching this video. Great dialog, love the camera work, perfect presentation. Your food choices are mine, no safe choices, I'll always try something different. The "face mist" (snort) 😜😝😂

@Perfectlyhonest22 Жыл бұрын

Flown ANA business class many times from Canada to Thailand and its Japan menu is outstanding

@nathanwulf Жыл бұрын

"I don't usually drink on long flights, but I think I'll make an exception for this one". 2 WEEKS LATER: "Now, I don't usually drink on long flights, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity on this one." 3 WEEKS LATER: "Wow, this signature cocktail is great!"

@pedrito77 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@theglobalpeasant Жыл бұрын

Outstanding business class product. Appeared very comfortable with a top notch menu. T3 looks as expected, quite the contrast to T1 or T2.

@wellster6 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul for a very thoughtful and well presented review of The Room! I’m hoping to use this service myself on a flight to Japan and your review is very useful indeed. Now, if I could just find those incredible deals on price....

@mikegoldbey6186 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Love watching your content. Was wondering were the pj provided as standard or did you personally ask for them?

@luisstransport Жыл бұрын

Great trip report

@richardmccarthy9580 Жыл бұрын

Just to say new subscriber…. Great (honest) video; really enjoyed it

@LynneFarr Жыл бұрын

Was lucky to fly JAL first class San Francisco to Tokyo a few years ago and ate Japanese all the way! Thanks for another good trip review.

@robtuttle6993 Жыл бұрын

My very first ride on a 777-300er was Haneda to JFK in Japan Airlines business class about 4 years ago. Very nice trip. Like with your experience on ANA, the food was superb, both in flavour and presentation.

@jamesabbott5242 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@dospalmascb Жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely incredible, but what’s first like ? Thanks for sharing Paul

@TM-uy4jg Жыл бұрын

Great Review

@jonathanmckavanagh7621 Жыл бұрын

Both your blinds we're down at 17:26👀

@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

Staff reset the system. It then broke again once I put the blind up 😂

@CyBeRiun Жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Lucas perhaps the blind wasn't broken but rather the 'down' button?

@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

@@CyBeRiun that was indeed the problem, although it’s academic really as I couldn’t put it down 😊

@Love2Cruise Жыл бұрын

$1400 one-way from Singapore to NYC in ANA business class. That's the deal of the year.

@sunnysocute246 Жыл бұрын

thank youuu

@wannabedal-adx458 Жыл бұрын

I have always seen good reviews about ANA and its business class. I think the shower issue will be temporary as others have suggested in the comments. Sadly traveling to Asia is complicated right now so I don't have a reason to go. But ANA, Cathy, and Singapore are the airlines I want to try out! Thanks for the great review. Cheers

@doctorsteve5838 Жыл бұрын

Josh Cahill does... The turbulence man lol 😂

@mission140.6 Жыл бұрын

great video as always but I will say, you're a brave man for trying seafood on an airplane...LOL. Huge props for that!

@jamesheggie1854 Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, absolutely love your videos, keep them coming mate. I was just wondering, were the Japanese inspired meals predominantly sea food, or were there some other options?

@Philltbag Жыл бұрын

Great vlog and seat although I don't think I could handle flying backwards lol

@blossomct Жыл бұрын

I ordered one of your tshirts and hope I get it before my Amtrak train trip across America !!! Wish you were going too!! Love your vids tons!!

@JuanWayTrips Жыл бұрын

11:45 Definitely the Japanese menu! When in Rome, right?

@janmartin2033 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing, what wonderful food and presentation, and if you don't need the Amenity kit and face mist, I certainly can make good use of it. 😊

@rowanmorgan457 Жыл бұрын

Skin gets very dehydrated in the air so it's there to help you get your glow back up!

@elcasho Жыл бұрын

Wow that food looked epic! For Sake I kinda agree, but try ones that mention fruity flavour

@rajeevpushkar Жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog 👌👌👌👌

@bpe9578 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your airline review and for your humor. By the way, fish (usually, grilled salmon) is served in a Japanese breakfast. For me, that's better than fried foods so early in the day.

@scottyerkes1867 Жыл бұрын

Nice review in spite of a few problems. Food spectacular. I've always said the foreign flag carriers offer superior service and cuisine. And yes I get turbulence when coffee is served. Thanks Paul😀💚

@yengsabio5315 Жыл бұрын

That's business class? Wow! Just... wow!

@torgeirbrandsnes1916 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always! Like you I would have taken the japanese option. The older I get, the less meat I eat. But I am sucker for scarmble eggs with bacon any day. Lol! Looking forward to the next one. NYC is never boring. Be safe!

@4KVegas Жыл бұрын

First, hey Paul love the videos!

@ismailniyaz5167 Жыл бұрын

0:11 "A long process, but efficiently run" pretty much sums up my experiences of Japan.

@whatever8282828 Жыл бұрын

This is a more interesting in-flight menu than I've seen in a while across many similar channels as yours. Looks like fun though.

@rikspector Жыл бұрын

Paul, I love Japanese food, in fact, I make my own Sushi! Cheers, Rik Spector

@smith22 Жыл бұрын

Did mechanics manage to fix your window blind in-flight? :) At @17:21 both your windows are solidly closed! That's what troubles me about the 787, the dimmer windows just never get dark enough! Thanks for the great vid!

@peterkelly1406 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the best airline I have ever flown. I think I have mentioned before about my experience with the hostess sitting beside me and feeding me noodles with my chopsticks , and that was in economy ! I have only flown Sydney to Tokyo , Narita in those days , overnight at airport hotel compliments of ANA then onto JFK . Then return JFK to Sydney with a 3 hour layover in Narita. Amazing service , food and so clean you could eat your dinner from the floor.

@santoshgujar3796 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rburns4048 Жыл бұрын

I just flew CGK-NRT-JFK on JAL J - apex suites. It was great! I paid $1800 USD for the one way ticket. Based on your video the JAL lounge looked better and definitely had better food. I did manage a shower on my trip. Your seat looks superior to the Apex but Apex are also great. I slept well and really appreciate the extra feet space being 6'2". Service was great. The big highlight was my NRT-JFK "western" meal which was actually wagyu steak. It is the best steak I have had in the sky and better than many on the ground. I would happily fly JAL again but also want to try the room even more now!

@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын

Looking good.

@exiletsj2570 Жыл бұрын

Still 2020 in Japan.

@pujols544 Жыл бұрын

The Mario Kart music was a nice touch

@mickeyluv74 Жыл бұрын

Loved the Sonic the Hedgehog music about 9 minutes in lol.

@satosato271 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Thank you for the informative video footage. I like your channels. I can't wait for the next video report. Im your fan.

@satosato271 Жыл бұрын

Im currently living in Japan

@Bad_Karma1968 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog Paul 6hrs for a shower is crazy AnA seems to be concentrating more on domestic atm Japanese menu is a must Was the shade locked by the crew in the open position ?

@jaypainespotter Жыл бұрын

ANA is my favorite airline and I have been unable to try "the room" business class. They fly 787-8 with regular business class where I am located. I guess I may have to fly to SFO or LAX to try the room for myself. I go with Japanese option and I always get a bowl of Ramen. Great video Paul

@andybradley7896 Жыл бұрын

Love that we get to see you showering 😜

@chrisburton4694 Жыл бұрын

Sat enjoying dominos watching this in my hotel before club world to la tomorrow. Not exactly on a par but great the world is open enough again to be able to do it.

@Paul_Lucas Жыл бұрын

Have a great flight!

@chrisburton4694 Жыл бұрын

@@Paul_Lucas thank you

@whatever8282828 Жыл бұрын

Those are enormous TV's! I assume and hope they're safe enough in case of a crash.

@bobbank74 Жыл бұрын

this seat looks amazing, although I am not a big lover of fish, so not sure the Japanese menu would be for me, it would have been interesting to see what the Western menu would have been like. Maybe next time Paul. Great video as always 👍 👌 👏

@IScreamer Жыл бұрын

Great review, Paul, and an incredible fare of 1400 USD for the complete SIN-HND-JFK trip in business class! I have always chosen the Japanese food option when flying JAL and it, too, has been quite amazing. I'd love to try out this ANA business product since the seating seems so much better than JAL's.

@russellwatkins6184 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Paul. What did they say about the window blind?

@simondanson2560 Жыл бұрын

We have flown ANA business Heathrow to Sydney via Tokyo partly 'The Room! Recognise ANA lounge but less busy for our ten hours there. March 2022. Had a shower no problem 30 minute wait. Staff hanging around I call the bowing police. Constantly reminding me to straighten mask even though covered mouth and nose all times except drinking tea.Japanese excess deaths not all that great despite all this masking. They keep bowing then being fairly rude. I asked one of them to stop bowing as I am old man: I suggested they bow to the mothers with children. Makes old men feel too important. Room was as shown. We were told forcefully to always keep part of it open presumably so they could check on our masks. Problem was it was SO hot. I asked for help but reply 'What are we supposed to do about it?' Used fan brought with us. Our window OK but others same as yours. We dropped a pen under seat and one of staff very helpful finding it for us. On the whole flying is always horrible and this no exception BUT they got us there and back safe! For that ANA thanks. I think it would have been better if we spoke Japanese, they perhaps would have explained their mores better to us. We ate Western food which very average. It took us 20 odd hours out of Tokyo avoiding Ukraine. We were locked up in big room with toilet in Vienna while plane refuelled.

@bethfrazier414 Жыл бұрын

I got to fly in a brand new 737 800 max to Chicago and was super pleased. Great wifi

@MrJellybelly6288 Жыл бұрын

Love the remix of the theme music from Sonic 1 star light zone

@stephensmith3111 Жыл бұрын

No shower? Well remember the immortal words of Rene Descartes after a particularly strenuous hike through the Ardennes on a hot summer day: "Fetor, ergo sum." (I stink, therefore I am.)