Secure your privacy with @Surfshark ! Enter coupon code WINGINIT for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/winginit Ever since I started collecting Avios back in 2014 I have *always* wanted to try Japan Airlines (JAL) - in their iconic first class! And, in today's video, I finally get the chance to jet over 6,000 miles in it. What a privilege - and the food was just spectacular! I hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I loved making it. Follow me on Twitter: @paul_winginit ¦ twitter.com/paul_winginit Follow me on Instagram/Threads: paul_winginit ¦ instagram.com/paul_winginit Merch store: wingin-it.teemill.com/collection/all-products/

@ServiusTheBear

2 ай бұрын

See the kits. I personally wouldnt use them then I always have access to my own Bulldog stuff.

@robertphelan1657

2 ай бұрын

That was a DFW to Tokyo flight and not a Dallas to Tokyo flight. Fort Worth is the better half of the DFW Metroplex.

Hope to try this service sometime. Thanks for sharing your INCREDIBLE experience, Paul!!

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

Jeb, I’m surprised you haven’t done this yet! Hopefully you can try the new cabins on the A350 soon 🤩

Had a little chuckle to myself whilst Paul was raving about the quality of Japanese food I was tucking into a chippy tea of battered sausage and chips washed down with a bottle of Sarsaparilla 😎

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that 🤩

@acbetka

2 ай бұрын

I am from the US and everything you just said sounds so wonderfully British!

@fecardona

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

I've flown JAL economy four times and each time has been exceptional.

4:54 “Erm actually, there are 147 ECONOMY seats” 🤓

I agree with you regarding genuine kindness and service, that it would identify the great airlines from the others.

I've done this seat twice now (ORD-HND, HND-DFW) and despite it's age it is still fantastic. Super comfortable and incredible service. Great video Paul!

The foyer seating is to meet with minions who are forbidden entrance.

I think most people are scared of Japanese food, but once you try it, you really get the taste for it. Especially all the types of fish and/or sushi. Amazing flavours 🍣 🤤

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

100% and it works so well at altitude as well - all salt and umami flavours 🤩

flying with JAL in 787 Business Class to Narita from FRA next week. so excited :D

I love your work. Japanese airlines in general are a step above the rest .... I really do remember best my flights on airlines ANA and Japan Airlines ... They are just so differently better .... Its hard to explain. I think it is all in the "attitude" ..... Theirs is one of pride in the job

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

ANA is also a wonderful airline - although I haven't had the privilege of their first class just yet. Hopefully one day!

I was lucky enough to fly on this product back in 2022 from HND to LHR and boy was it a fantastic experience. Great crews, phenomenal seat and delicious food. Fun fact I actually booked my ticket for just 100K Avios + £340 which included not only this First Class flight on JAL but also a business class ticket with them from LAX to Tokyo HND as well as American Airlines economy from TLV to MIA to DEN (in other words I booked a BA Multi Carrier Award)

Japan Airlines is noted for having one of “the best” International /Western cuisines in the sky in First Class. That’s a godsend for because I don’t consume any seafood whatsoever which Japanese cuisine is heavy in. 🧐

You Sir are living my dream. Not just going to Japan but going first class. One day maybe. Absolutely loved this video.

Thank you for this vlog. Fly and stay healthy. Cheers. ✈️

Good morning Paul. Great video, I would love to see you do a video in Business class on Japan Airlines Sydney to Japan or reverse. I've flown Business class on Singapore Airlines Sydney to Singapore and return recently and was most impressed by the service on the A380.

Great flight, food and sleep.😊

Nice one Paul, it looked well worth clearing your Avios account for.

First class flights, you can end up getting stuffed or drunk with so many complimentary drinks and my question is the following: doesn't alcohol at high altitudes make you more drunk? Then I think that if you can choose complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, well, if I were to take a 12-hour plane trip I would go in First Class since I'm 1.92 cm tall and I think that I wouldn't be able to fit in economy class because of my legs. Finally, I love your videos, they are very entertaining and educational at the same time for people who don't travel much by plane.

@Calebs_Aviation

2 ай бұрын

True! The effects and often unwanted consequences of alcohol consumption at altitudes have a higher impact on your body and overall health as well. Alcohol at altitude is 20% stronger than on the ground so if your BAC is 0.07 on the ground in the air it’ll be 0.014

That was a cracking price even with using Avios. I intend to fly JAL from LHR to HND in business class at some point in the future over BA and as a you showed Paul, the service on board is excellent 👍

4:57 is that a mistake? 147 economy seats right?

@mottyk8491

2 ай бұрын

I guess I am not the only one to catch that one

Exciting video!! First class is superb! Thanks Paul 💚👌

when you put your slippers on was you drunk as i am pretty sure they look like there on the wrong feet, but i found the crew so friendly and simply amazing on the few flights i have taken with JAL

I flew first Class JAL a long time ago (1989), DFW to Narita. It was just as spectacular then! Great video!

Really look forward to Paul’s video’s. Just wish they were more often… Top job Paul 👍🏻

Your slippers appear to be on the wrong feet 😂 9:34

Great video, Paul, as always. Good to see an airline still providing a full first class product. Also great to show, once again, you don't necessarily need a fortune to get a first class seat.

Fantastic video Paul!!

Beautiful edit and interesting commentary as always.

JAL will forever be my favourite airline ❤

A spectacular experience. Thank you for sharing it with us.

I hope to fly Zipair to Tokyo in September around my birthday to go international for the very first time.

Thanks for the info + video!

Excited to be here as always! ❤

@gerrib1633

2 ай бұрын

One day I’ll run into you on my travels, I will say hi

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

@@gerrib1633I’d be delighted! I do often bump into subscribers when I’m out on my travels!

As always Paul, awesome video..Thanks👍

Brilliant video (as always) Paul - and looked like a fantastic experience. Was quite surprised you weren't escorted to your seat in First Class though - would have thought that would be a given for JAL! One on my bucket list as well.

Love a first class moment! 👏🏽

Great vlog and continue reviewing. Love from UK 🙏🏻

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I Love Japanese Cuisine Aboard.Great Trip Report

Now you need to do it again on their A350-1000. They started flying DFW-HND on April 17th. I was lucky to fly the new business class product on the A350 last week and it was incredible. Can't imagine what the new 1st class product is like after watching this video.

@jimbo6059

2 ай бұрын

They currently fly it on the new york route, I have seen a vid and it is very impressive.

@stephen_l1474

2 ай бұрын

And the opposite is true for you, you need to do try their old 777-300ER’s apex suite, the old business class have a much wider (65cm) bed than their new business class (56cm, according to JAL’s own website), I tried it also on the JFK-HND route 2 years ago and it almost feel like sleeping in my own bed at home because you can actually flip around however you want, the privacy in the window seat is also unparalleled, you literally CANNOT see anyone unless you open the partition up, you truly have a little cabin to yourself.

Surprised you were not escorted to your seat by the FA when you boarded. The FA when you boarded definitely was not very good.

I would love to visit japan one day 🇯🇵 🇺🇸

Really nicely shot and beautifully presented flight review. Would be a good way to go for my first Japan airlines flight. Thanks for the heads up for my trip with them 😃🙌

Each state regulates how much and how taxes are applied after the US tax. You will find low taxes on alcohol in states that produce it. Texas is not one of them and taxes commodities and housing heavily because they do not have income taxes.

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the explainer!

Great to see your channel continue to soar high! Ps nice touch gold stamping your initials on your passport-holder cover.

I’m flying to NRT next week for business. Ever since Toyota moved their USA HQ to Plano (North suburb of Dallas), DFW has at least 3-4 non-stop flights to HND and NRT (all thanks to AA and JAL).

Great flight

Looks fantastic Paul👍I need to try that Japanese Liquor👍🤣

Great vlog as always! I have heard JAL is very good. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

Wow. Looks like a great flight Mr. Lucas. I cannot imagine eating that much on a flight. I am not as adventurous as you on food either. I saw an ala carte menu, which is probably best for me. I could try something new and not overstuff myself. Thank you for the great video. Safe travels.....

Great flight!

Simply spectacular.

The new Capital One lounge in DFW terminal D, it is very nice.

Wonderful video mate

The quality of the food! The presentation! Hopefully going to Japan for first time April next year! Wonderful video! And, actually, as a once in a lifetime or similar treat, the Avios cost isn't that bad, compared to cash.

WOW looks like a airline I need to try!!

Wow! Were you there on Thursday 25 April? I was in the Capital one lounge on that day! I wondered what American's lounge looked like since it was right across.. What a coincidence to see your video today!

Flew with JAL many years ago to Tokyo, they were great then.

I recommend you to take A350-1000 for NYC or DFW possibly for LHR in the near future.

JAL is one step ahead compared to other airlines,lovely report

I flew with Jal many years ago and it was superb.

Kid in a candy store!😀 ... I would be, too if I were flying JAL!

good to see your in first class, most of the reviewers only go in first and won't go economy, especially the nonstop ones !

The lounge bar has all the required ingredients to make a Boulevardier. So I'd be happy.

16:00 Thanks to Emirates' A380 (and A380 in general) everyone compares Boeing's aircraft bathrooms and seats to Airbus and EVERYONE COMES UP LACKING. Emirates bathrooms are AMAZING in First Class. Their lounge in Dubai is fantastic. Hoping my ANA lounge experience will be just as good - or better.

Beautiful sky views, toilet looked nice and clean,

I do like JAL F, I've enjoyed four longhaul F flights already this year! Kokuto de Lequio: they do a fantastic Espresso Martini with it in the Salon section of the JAL F lounge in Haneda. Other highlights in all JAL lounges is the Japanese curry, and, in F lounges at NRT and HND, the on demand sushi. FWIW, the firm/soft option on the mattress is merely which way up it goes. One side's hard, and the other's soft. The onboard loo... don't be shy is all I'll say, Japanese loos are life changing! My only caveat is that you should make sure you're aware of where the stop button is before activating (it's not clear once you're sat down), although there is a timeout after a couple of minutes... don't ask me how I know this!!!

Great video as always Paul. Really love the way you present your content. This is a great product but unfortunately I watched this video after Paul Stewarts flight on the new JAL A350 first class and whilst the service was still of an excellent standard, the A350, being a newer aircraft, just seems to be a much nicer place to be.

I had my flight to Tokyo with BA cancelled earlier this year (Due to a certain incident at Haneda). I was very excited when they re-booked me on to a JAL flight (even though I was in economy). The food, service, seat and legroom were exceptional! Would 100% fly them again.

Kokuto de Lequio is really good, and I'd love to find that outside of japan. I had it at a fantastic bar in Hiroshima. Kokuto is actually the name of the type of sugar used. Its from Okinawa, which makes some liquors I really like. They make a pretty great rum (cor cor green label) and great gin (Masahiro).

I don't know about business or first, but JAL has the best long haul economy of any airline I've flown in the last decade or two.

Great vlog! Did you find more Kokuto de Lequio when you got to Tokyo?

Great video Paul - that's something I'd really love to do. I flew JAL last year in Premium Economy from Haneda to Singapore and thought they were pretty good; obviously your experience was orders of magnitude better. Some day maybe - that redemption was pretty sweet.

I always make an attempt to use everything in the amenity kit while in-flight!

I've flown ANA in both first and business but never JAL... JAL honestly looks better. I've had great service on ANA in business but the one time I flew first was a little disappointing - didn't get nearly as much attention from the crew as you did on JAL (or even as I did in ANA business). I use my AMEX points to fly on ANA... both ANA and JAL have really low mileage requirements for international awards. They're both a great deal (but JAL isn't an AMEX partner, unfortunately.)

I see this is all about you!! And not about the flight.

I would enjoy a Dallas Tokyo flight. 🍷🥘🥘🤎

Looks like an amazing flight and the food looks genuinely amazing! Did you find the liqueur back here in the uk?

Thanks for this video Paul, I'm now more confused than ever... I'm planning a trip to Japan next year. Your thoughts on ANA or JAL? What route via the US or the UK? Thanks

All KZreadrs say "Try the Japanese menu", while I agree it is very good, you are missing out, the western options are also superb, I am happy you tried the Miso Sea Bass, my wife loves it, on our last flight I think she had 3 of them.

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸 Nice first class flight video. Cheers🌷

Paul, make sure you take the A350 first class, it’s even better than this. Or the A350 business class, which is equivalently better than the 777 business class (which is already epic).

Nice video 😊

Sometimes there are lines at reception

Video's are fantastic, when are you doing another ?

Now I found this funny when you first appeared in the PJs, and before your comment, I thought you looked handsome in them as the color flattered you. The only thing I would not eat that you had was the eel.

You put on your fancy dress for that flight

Was it just me or were those slippers on the wrong way round???

Sweetest stewardess smile so far this year at 14:06?

Paul, been missing seeing your posts.

I’ve flown both business class & premium economy & all have been excellent. The crew are always wonderful & the food great. My only criticism is the entertainment system is a bit limited & some of the Japanese offerings didn’t have subtitles in English which was a shame.

Curious about the iPhone sized recess. Will other phones fit?

DWP sound track 😂😂

Can someone please explain why this is regarded as one of the best First Class experiences? The seats look pretty dated to me.

Any luck finding that kokuto de lequio in the UK Paul? I was interested to find it too, but think it was only first released in Japan a year ago.

@Paul_Lucas

2 ай бұрын

I haven’t I’m afraid - I reckon you’d have to speak to a good Japanese supermarket in London to import it. It’s incredible though, apparently good with milk too.

back to Japan already eh Paul 👀 just passed through or did you have a sneaky shikishima video coming up soon? :D

Interesting choice for departure Dallas ?

Great review but who left the toilet seat up?!😂 would love to fly JAL one day (and indeed to visit Japan)

Better to have and not need than need and not have. Also, I miss umeshū.

Just within the last week this flight route on Japan Airlines had the pilot forbidden to fly because of too much to drink before the flight! The passengers had to be moved to an American Airlines flight to Japan from Dallas!