All Nippon Airways PREMIUM ECONOMY on Star Wars B787-9!
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- Опубликовано: 26 дек 2021
- I am in Japan... and forgot my mic (and my Fusion Templates). Oh well.
Back to text-based narration I guess. Text or Voice, which is better? Let me know!
Maybe I'll make a voiceover version once I'm home again.
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Frankfurt - Osaka Kansai ( FRA - KIX)
Flight No.: NH1926
Plane reg: JA873A
Plane used: Boeing B787-9 (Star Wars livery)
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GoPro Hero 8 Black
I’d fly this just for the bathroom experience lol. Great video thanks and as a deaf viewer I always have subtitles on but your text makes it far easier, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Having a clean bathroom is something you can't take for granted on all airlines :P
Happy to hear that the text is useful!
Really enjoyed watching your video ! I flew ANA from London to Tokyo in economy some years ago and was impressed by the food and service, so I imagine it must pretty good in business as well.
Thank you!
I am planning on flying Business or First in their B777-300ER, hopefully this year!
But I have high expectations now.. Lol
In business you don’t get leg rest unless your on older or domestic aircraft
I used ANA premium economy before and seat and everything were good but most importantly cabin crew were so polite and attentive. I was watching movie till late and they asked me many times if I want snack, drinks or some sweets.
The panel seal is a security sticker that is tamper evident and is placed by the airline. It’s usually placed on accessible panels that only need to be opened by maintenance. You might notice them on light covers in the lavatory as another example
Thanks for the explanation!
Awesome video! I flew on this exact 787 back in October of 2019 in economy to Singapore. Loved it
Thank you! I also took Economy back home, also on a 787-9, although not the Star Wars livery this time.
With an entire row to myself, it definitely beat Premium Economy :P
@@STRFlyer99 ANA's economy product even without the entire row is awesome anyways and is probably unrivalled apart from JAL but I haven't flown on them in ages.
Kind of embarrassed to admit I never took JAL on an international flight...
I use them a lot domestically though.
That's on the bucket list for sure!
@@STRFlyer99 Would definitely recommend it especially on their 767-300ER, although I don't know what international routes they'd be flying nowadays.
Loved the video....arriving in OSA at 1600 local isn' too bad...by the time you get downtown and get sorted out, have a good meal its time for bed...hope you had a great time! :)
Thank you for your comment!
I think the difficult part is getting the sleep right, because you'll have to stay awake for the entire flight for that to work. I didn't manage it, unfortunately.
I am having a great time in Japan though!
@@STRFlyer99 I always found travelling east more difficult. Handling the 8 hour difference in YVR much easier than that in NRT. We’re all different though…👍😃
It's the same for me! The flights back to Germany (from Japan) are way easier for me, too.
My boyfriend and I are planning to travel to Japan in the next year. He’s very tall and it’s his first flight, so we’re seriously considering these seats. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for your comment!
I hope you both have a great experience in Japan.
If the price difference between Economy and Premium Economy is big, exit row seats might also be an interesting option!
@@STRFlyer99 thanks so much for your reply! We are aware of the price difference, but are saving up extra so we can fly comfortably. 🤎
good job,like the premium eco cabin
Thank you!
Hi, the panel seals stickers are for maintenance and security checks... for tamper proof checks, that type of stuff...
Thank you for the explanation!
Thanks for this great video! I have a couple of questions regarding the catering. First, was there any mid-flight snack available either upon request or in the galley? (If so, what items were there?) Second, on ANA's website, they mention that PE passengers can request wines and champagne from business class after the main meal and before the second meal services. Was that in fact available?
Hi,
I would assume all ANA long haul flights have a similar snack selection as seen in the video. These snacks are available in the galley, but the flight attendant kindly brought them over for me.
However, that flight was really empty, so I don't know if that is a regular occurence.
Regarding the business class wines: I don't drink alcohol, so unfortunately I did not inquire about this. Sorry!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! I’m flying PE with ANA next year but not sure which row to choose between 16 and 17. Is the reclining on 17 less than others because it’s the last row?
Hi, thanks for watching!
From my experience, it shouldn't be less recline than other rows. There is quite a lot of space between the seat and the back wall, as you might be able to see in the video.
Well geez I don’t know how did they get their impression this well
I suspect the sticker “panel seal”, is an effort to notify if anyone unauthorized has opened the panel. Much like the void warranty if opened stickers.
yes, it's a security and anti-terrorism measure. (Somebody on a previous flight or a ground staff could plant a weapon or explosives inside otherwise.)
rare route, special aircraft!
Yes! I think this route is only operated twice a year!
Thank you for your comment!
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They are tamper seals for security purpose as those grilles are service accessible. You don’t want anyone crazy placing bombs.
That makes a lot of sense! Thank you for the explanation!
Well that's not the case most time. The practice becomes ubiquitous since too many Asian/middle East crews smuggle drugs in 90s.
I honestly prefer a mix of text and speech with a bias towards text, especially during the flight when it can be almost impossible to hear the spoken word. Text is probably a lot less annoying to your seatmate as well.
Thank you for your input.
I am thinking about making a voiceover just for certain videos ( like irregularities) and keep text for the regular ones.
Though, I am adding the voiceover during editing, so I'm not talking on the plane.
PA announcement😀
It's called a,"footrest" for a reason.
I am not able to find out how much the seat recline is (in terms of inches/cm or degrees) compared to regular economy. ANA's website does not have this information, nor does it have a photo/visual showing a upright seat next to a reclined seat, which would give a good idea of level of recline. Does anyone have this data, or at least some idea? (For me, seat recline is the most important factor for trying to sleep during a flight.) Thank you.
I didn't measure it, so I can only tell you how it felt to me. For me, it felt like about double of the recline in Economy.
One thing to note (about Premium Economy seats in general) is that foot space gets really tight when you use the legrest, and this seat is no exception.
the key question I think is: how much better can you expect to sleep in a premium economy class seat versus a regular economy class seat?
Since travel restrictions are almost over, I will finally take ANA Airlines to Manila. Either I will take bulkhead window if available or aisle seat center rows. I don't want to be trapped again in a window seat even a 2 seater especially I got a very unfriendly and mean female seatmate for 12 hours last May 2022 from Manila to LAX.
Did you choose your seat during booking? I checked their booking site and I'm not sure if you can choose a seat.
Thanks for watching!
Yes, I chose a seat during the booking.
Row 15 has even more legroom.
flew both united 777 star wars and ana livery. The old version of pe in ana is such a crap. I took the new version along with the new biz class "room" few weeks ago and impressed. And since I speak Japanese as a gaijin, fa offered me biz food and alcohol as a treat. The only complain for new PE. The recline is too deep so the screen is really close even the pitch is good.
Old pe basically is stretched eco seat
Changed my seat mid video lol
ANA or JAL premium economy? Which do you prefer snd why??
I haven't flown on JAL Premium Economy yet, so I can't comment on that, I'm afraid. Sorry.
It's still economy so I guess the meal will be the same. Only premium because of the seat recline and leg room.
It depends on the airline. British Airways for example does have business class meals for Premium Economy, and Lufthansa serves the Economy class meal, but on porcelain.
Service standards in Premium Economy are so far apart, so it is kinda hard to generalize it.
@@STRFlyer99 I see looking forward to more of your videos. Hopefully more premium economy as other vloggers focus on business class.
Even the meals and service will be the same, Priority check in and boarding will be a nice touch. I tried Cathy in 2013 and BA in 2014. Both were disappointing especially BA (very bad service and economy food not business meals). Because of outrageous ticket prices now maybe I will try Eva Air, JAL both with Priority privileges and ANA. Eva Air and Korean Air economy are very good both service and meals.
Blanket is whole body, not short blanket as in economy.
I flew ANA once to either Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. This was either 15 or 12 years ago. The customer service was fantastic! When I fly to Asia, I always fly Asian airlines because I find the majority of the US airlines flight staff to be unfriendly, rude or inconsiderate. Not only that but there seems to be baggage issues on all of the ones I’ve flown with the exception of Southwest.
Frankly, I much prefer a text version. Sometimes with voice, the noise and music just destroys the video
Thank you for your input!
Yes,, i agree.
I prefer text version too. I like very nice pre boarding and landing music with it. I really don't like when most of them show their annoying faces all through out the video showing 2 different meals at the same time with very good and special service. And here we are paying a full price and don't get such service or food.
Did you use the Ana lounge
Yes, I did. During Covid, the ANA lounges were consolidated into one, so I actually got to use the ANA Suite Lounge.
@@STRFlyer99 I just bought premium economy ticket will I be allow to use the Ana lounge New Jersey to Manila
Premium Economy passengers can only use ANA lounges, so you most probably cannot use the lounge in America. But if you transfer in Tokyo, you should be able to use the lounge there.
@@STRFlyer99 ok thanks for the info stay safe
Hey great video. Can you make one that helps us get our flights once ANA cancels a flight. We booked our flights (6 in total) in July to Okinawa via LAX for December. Our plans were to visit our family in Okinawa who have been stationed there for 3 years now with now contact with family. Yesterday ANA statically canceled our flight from LAX to Tokyo. But fear not as they are willing to book us on another flight LAX to Tokyo about 40 minutes later from the original flight but at twice the price. We have been on the phone with ANA for the past two days and they refuse to work with us. If you are wondering here is the flight info. Los Angeles
12:45 PM
Tokyo
5:40 PM
ANA 7543
Classy move ANA
Any advice welcome
Hi, sorry for the late reply. Hope everything has gone well.
At least in Europe, airlines can pretty much do whatever they want until 14 days before departure, and they are not required to rebook passengers before this deadline (they can offer alternatives or a full refund).
I don't know how that works in the US, but I would assume it is a somewhat similar system.
i like curry rice!
I do too!
No matter what airline i fly, remote don’t work
Sorry if I missed this but did your flight not come with in-flight entertainment? Also, I thought premium economy offered their food on nicer plates/cutlery?
It did have IFE, but I generally don't use it a lot. I just leave it on the flight map most of the time.
Regarding the food, yes, it tends to be like that. However, every airline is different, especially in Premium Economy. ANA uses the same trays as in Economy, it seems like.
Lufthansa does nicer plates and cutlery, and British Airways will even serve the Business class menu.
So it depends on the airline.
This beat business class
I want to see the seat recline but it's too little
Sorry, seat recline is hard to film when there is somebody next to you!
I just flew ANA recently to Los Angeles from Manila with a lay over in Narita. Upon landing in Narita, we were held for few minutes they said waiting for instructions from the captain. I said I just have a few minutes left for my connection flight for LA. I may be late. But the stewardess just smile and say sorry. It's a bad service for ANA and i almost missed my flight. Never again with this airline.
To be fair, the captain does not decide if they hold or not. Most probably, ATC or airport staff instructed them to wait, so there is nothing ANA could do about it.
I have seen cabin staff contact the airline about passengers with short connections though, so I won't judge on that.
I agree with you str flyer and almost missing a flight and missing a flight is a lil different 🤔
A very pleasant video to watch. Won't be travelling with this airline though. Their PE isn't premium enough. Better food is needed and you shouldn't be expected to use the toilets in economy. Just not impressed enough, given that I remember a time when economy was much nicer than what PE on this airline offers today.
I can't think of an airline that lets you use Business Class lavatories in PE, if I think of it...
In the end, it's a lot closer to Economy than Business in my opinion. Really I'd only take PE if you are too tall for Economy.
Just continue.
How come you flew over Russia? Don’t Japanese airlines avoid Russian airspace?
This footage was shot in January 2022, before all of that started.
@@STRFlyer99 I see okay! Thank you!
10 hrs of pure joy or suffering, lol. I think it will be a lot of one and a little of the other. Disappointing no coke. Guess I can’t fly with them
Soft product seems to be the same as economy. Seems more like Economy Plus than a true premium economy.
Yes, the soft product is essentially the same as in Economy, besides few minor additions.
I would still consider it Premium Economy though, since the seats are way different. For me, Economy Plus would be an Economy class seat with more legroom. ( I think United does this)
That was my first thought. One differentiatior is that ANA allows lounge access for PE.
all those seats are junk. a few years ago all premium economy seats had reclining footrests. Now most have little pegs on back of front seat. Useless on a long flight