I guess you and I have something in common... Getting to the airport early. The stress that is eliminated by that habit is phenomenal.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Yeah, when people talk about the stress of getting to the airport on time- I literally cannot comprehend the concept lol

@haaraanoon

Ай бұрын

I also like getting to the airport early, but just to chill in the airport 😂

@neonomad1939

Ай бұрын

Same here. But i really do enjoy spending time in an airport, especially people watching.

@idanceforpennies281

Ай бұрын

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.

@smith5312

Ай бұрын

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. 😂

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*

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

My response is always that the population density wouldn't be that high if it wasn't for the efficience of the transportation to begin with. A two way street, so to speak.

@idanceforpennies281

29 күн бұрын

@@tfft The overall country has the world's fourth highest population density (more than Holland) so I guess they need to put the people somewhere.

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

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

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 🙏🏼

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

@bodyloverz30

Ай бұрын

@@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.

@DeniseSommerRoque

Ай бұрын

@@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….

I look forward to your posts on Thursday and Saturday. :-)

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@tfft

Ай бұрын

We don't have the airspace to have twice as many planes flying lol.

Fuji San never gets old. I am so glad I hiked up to Fuji San in 2010.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

You are the best airline reviewer on social media.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

I appreciate the extended filming of the view outside. Such a lovely time of day. Such calm and clear weather too.

@tfft

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

The view of My Fuji and the food were definitely worth the price of admission 🎉. Thanks for sharing 😊.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Sure was!

Glad JAL redeemed themselves in your eyes. Love them.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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 🩴

The shot at 10:00 is just unbelievably beautiful. Nothing else to say than thank you for all of your great content.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

such a lovely flight and trip i also love japan its so relaxing thanks for sharing greetings from the netherlands

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

Loving the Japan series so far. Keep them coming!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

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.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

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!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

Thank you again Kevin,,,,,peace and happiness on your travels 😊😊😊😊😊

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

Another great vlog

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

really admire and appreciate your delicate observation on the crew services !! that really stands out!!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

it was a very well-shot video! Keep up the good work. thank you.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

Nice Cabin.Great Video And Info

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

A bucket list experience for sure!!! Thanks for the great info + video!!!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

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?

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

You get no food in the back lol. The menu is multi lingual.

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").

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Makes sense... the flight is afterall, faster.

Amazing work! Love your reports. Great work! Thank you very much!

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@AeroTravels

29 күн бұрын

@@tfft welcome

The best thing about this first class is that they offer on sight upgrade with considerably less fee

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

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 😊

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Appreciate that!

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!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

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.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

Fancy cows! Best part of this video.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thank God SOMEONE caught that 😅

Loving your Japan series!Lawsons…for my sweet tooth. But 7-11 in Japan for the best fried chicken ever! Try before you scoff. 😊

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

I would never dare scoff at a Japanese (or Thai) 7-Eleven lol

Mate Great Job...

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

Thanks

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the support ❤️

Just delightful! If only we in the West were as disciplined as the Japanese. Love it! What a view of Mt Fuji.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

If only!

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.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Oh they'd need to charge a lot more for this flight if they offered Hibiki 21 haha.

Thank You ✈️

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

You’ll love it!

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!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

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.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

We love Japan too! Mark

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

Always until the end, including the ads!

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Appreciate that!

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

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 😭

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

Interedting flight report 👍✈️🇷🇺

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

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

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

This is not first class, its fast class🚀

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

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 😊

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

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.

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

We don't have enough air space or landing slots in this part of the world to rely on so many narrow body planes lol

REALLY appreciate all the right balances that you maintain in your videos. Terrific. Thank you.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

A (big) bit unnerving if you ask me 😅

An outstanding domestic first class product! Some….. OTHER AIRLINES……. Should take note

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

Only first class that I can afford 😅 Thanks for sharing Kevin. Question - did you get to keep that Origami?

@tfft

Ай бұрын

The red one? That’s plastic- and yes I have one from a previous flight lol.

@LibertaliaExplorer

Ай бұрын

@@tfftnice! Looking forward to your JAL J class video

The intro’s these days are so good and refreshing. Is it intentionally?

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

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?

@tfft

Ай бұрын

I did it for the price. ITM-HND was $190 in First, HND-CTS was $295 where as Class J on both were around $125.

Not the Wagyu cows on a private jet in Kobe 🤣🤣🤣

@tfft

Ай бұрын

They deserve their own airport!

I guess in order to compete against the shinkansen the japanese airlines have to be as efficient as possible

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

They sure do!

Flying this route tmr, what are the chances 😂😂

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

Somewhere around 1:8,000,000,000,009... just my guess haha

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

@tfft

Ай бұрын

I think 75% is very very high, especially for developed nations.

Singapore -> Melbourne on SCOOT

@tfft

27 күн бұрын

✅

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)

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

I was wondering if you have to rush through breakfast, as it was quite substantial for such a short flight.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Nah, plenty of time.

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).

@tfft

Ай бұрын

It's entirely dependent on where you are starting and ending your day. For many people, flying could be up to an hour faster door to door.

@MrTomcat104

Ай бұрын

@@tfft Hmmm...maybe, not sure about certain locales though. Pricing would have to be competitive between shinkansen and plane too I suppose.

Is that.....duct tape sealing the bottom of the cockpit window at 17:32?! Hmmmmm...😂

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Speed tape more likely.

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

I'll survive with the piece of paper lol

Do any B787s have personal air vents ? I dont remember ever seeing any .. I wonder why ? .. please enlighten me .. thanks 🙏

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Yes, many do. JL's international 787s have them in fact.

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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Yes- I almost without exception book direct with the airline.

Singapore -> Melbourne on Scoot coming up? 😀

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Yup!

Qantas does the same thing with their FF cards, and no ID checks for Oz domestic flights.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

Great review! Just curious, why do you point your camera at the ground when boarding rather than showing the flight attendants?

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

@RealGaryGibson

Ай бұрын

@@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.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

wonder why the flight route wasn't direct

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

@speedbird006

Ай бұрын

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.

Who'd fly from Osaka to Tokyo? Train is faster but more expensive. I would try the first class next time 😁

@tfft

Ай бұрын

The train is not faster… Train: arrive 15 mins before + 2.5 hours train. Plane: arrive 40 mins before + 1 hour flight.

16:02 Is it true that this airport runway is sinking?

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

At Haneda? Not sure about that- just know about Kansai.

@RobBread1

28 күн бұрын

@@tfft You're right. Sorry.

You’re on the wrong side of the plane. You should be sitting on the left to see Mt Fuji on a morning flight.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

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.

@chrisivy_sanchez

Ай бұрын

@@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.

Kevin I love the quality of your videos - especially the graphics. I was disappointed you were not wearing your thongs!

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

Sure beats tsa

@tfft

29 күн бұрын

For sure.

Didn't really pay for it out of your pocket as you beg for money and sell crap so please be honest dude.

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Did Mommy not let you have a refill of cheerios this morning? Get a grip.

Talk too much IMO

@tfft

Ай бұрын

Plenty of silent channels out there...