$12,000 First Class on Japan Airlines for $42.20 ✈️ SFO to HND 777-300ER

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @AskSebby
    @AskSebby  Год назад +9

    💳Sebby's Card Picks: www.asksebby.com/credit-cards
    ✈ How to book JAL First Class on points: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

    • @mclovin6537
      @mclovin6537 Год назад

      Hi Sebby, if I have points on the chase sapphire reserve, what is the best way to use it for aspirational travel? If I’m flying la to bangkok with stopover in japan. What is the best way to fly business or first?

    • @johnmiller998
      @johnmiller998 Год назад

      SFO lounge was terrible!!!

  • @doghut
    @doghut Год назад +116

    The subscriber at 2:25 was my dad! Right after this interaction, he immediately texted me "just met Sebby in the JAL lounge" so I told him to ask you if you were down to take a selfie because meeting the one and only Ask Sebby is a once in a lifetime dream most travelers can only ponder over, but he said he was too shy haha.
    But in all seriousness, your videos have permanently transformed how we travel for the better. Keep up the good work!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +23

      haha, that's awesome!! have him ask for a selfie next time! :)

    • @qianglin6245
      @qianglin6245 Год назад +4

      @@AskSebby Honestly, didn't know my voice sounded like that.

    • @andrewm7352
      @andrewm7352 Год назад

      Yeah, I skip that lounge. I go to the AA lounge in terminal 1 since it’s behind security and they have showers.

  • @CarlitoSuperLobo
    @CarlitoSuperLobo Год назад +1

    Excellent breakdown of the menu. An overall view of the first class exp done very well. I would definitely fly this way if I could.

  • @dantealiv3777
    @dantealiv3777 Год назад

    More videos like this - was this Amex or Chase points?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Used Alaska miles, but you can also use Amex points and transfer to Asia Miles (Oneworld partner). More here on options: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

  • @sumnerevans
    @sumnerevans Год назад +4

    My man in 1K took the song "drunk on a plane" literally.

  • @gosikh
    @gosikh Год назад +2

    I have decided to fly economy and use the additional points to stay for 2-5 days in a hotel. 12 hour in F vs 5 days in a hotel

  • @gregoryogunnowo9149
    @gregoryogunnowo9149 Год назад +1

    🌸 Saving this one! Thanks again for all of your lessons!

  • @j0912957585
    @j0912957585 Год назад +8

    Hi dear Sebby, I am the passenger “1K” boarding the same flight with you. The truth is I had an issue with the lounge access (lounge overflow and the receptionist forgot to mention or guide me to the reserved area, I was tired and starving). I did complain to the cabin manager. About an hour after meal service, the attendant come to me and see if I would like to have an additional dish. In the other head, I brought the whole box of treats for the crew to show appreciation.
    I didn’t see any point that should be blamed or mentioned… please remove the part I were mentioned about unfairly in your video thank you!
    😇

  • @lildarkfairy1
    @lildarkfairy1 Год назад

    Thanks for the review on JAL uding points 🌸

  • @thanirz
    @thanirz Год назад +1

    great video! just in time for my trip, I'll be taking the exact same flight out of sfo in 2 weeks

  • @cdt996
    @cdt996 Год назад +78

    Flying business on Qatar tomorrow for $111 using points! ✈️🥂 Learned to play the game from AskSebby! ❤🌸

  • @LineOfDuty4Christ
    @LineOfDuty4Christ Год назад +1

    Thanks for showing the menu! I love the vegan options!

  • @daveclark6324
    @daveclark6324 Год назад +22

    Sebby uses points to fly and eats and drinks $8,000 worth of items. 😉 Great video! 👍 🌸

  • @wenxusun3226
    @wenxusun3226 Год назад +1

    Great video as always, big fan of this type of travel/vlog video! btw out of curiosity, how long did it take you to edit this video?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +1

      Way too long (hence the lack of other videos this week T_T). Even then, still had to do an all-nighter on Weds to crank through final cuts.

    • @wenxusun3226
      @wenxusun3226 Год назад

      @@AskSebby well, as long time fan, all i can say is we appreciate the hard work haha

  • @NamNguyen_CPA
    @NamNguyen_CPA Год назад

    🌸Thank you again for another travel video. Will be visiting Japan for first time in August in economy with points, but the first class experience looks very tempting. Have some AMEX and AA pts stashed so I may have to splurge.

  • @sally3570
    @sally3570 Год назад +1

    Cherry blossom 🌸 Heading to Paris in July on Delta. Is first class or even premier seating with footrest worth it?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад

      Depends on how you value the experience. Here's Mandy's Delta One review for Europe: ruclips.net/video/5yaSl--rYJM/видео.html

  • @GenkisTravels
    @GenkisTravels Год назад +2

    Great video! Can't wait to fly them in First in September (out of LAX)!

  • @Dccox3390
    @Dccox3390 Год назад

    Headed to Doha from Lax 1650 today. Thanks to all of the points and miles guys and girls for these dream of a lifetime trips. ANA The room from ORD to HND and First Class on Japan Air from HND ORD last Dec. Keep up the great work

  • @Notourtube
    @Notourtube Год назад +1

    AA had this Jal first class for 85k point from dfw🌸

  • @patrickdavis7244
    @patrickdavis7244 Год назад

    🌸 saving for a trip to Italy with my family. These videos help keep me motivated.

  • @kunaldes
    @kunaldes Год назад +1

    🌸 I flew business on JL1 and flew home in first on JL2. Unfortunately I was pretty sick with a stomach bug on my flight home, so I didn't really get to enjoy the meal service but I definitely got a lot of use out of the bed. The tickets get you access to the AA Admirals Club in the Harvey Milk terminal, which imo is a lot nicer than the JAL lounge.

  • @cagenazariah
    @cagenazariah Год назад +12

    Great review, Sebby. You’re making me miss Japan so much.
    When I flew JAL business, I was the only person in the cabin who asked for the “Whisky of the Day” and the FA left an ENTIRE bottle of Yamazaki to me for the whole flight duration. Greatest flight ever lol and not even first class like y’all!!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +3

      * shocked pikachu face * lol

  • @OOTB11
    @OOTB11 10 месяцев назад

    🌸 planning to fly this in a couple of weeks, so thank you for the trailer 🙏🏼

  • @kylesterling1728
    @kylesterling1728 Год назад

    🌸 excellent, thorough video! I've always wanted to go to Tokyo, specifically to fly Japan airlines. Much love from USA!

  • @Axer128
    @Axer128 Год назад

    How did u book it? direct with ANA points xfered from amex? or thru alaska or other? how far in advance?

  • @703luis5
    @703luis5 Год назад +1

    I started watching your videos back in 2019 and got the Amex gold card (in 2019) for this reason I haven’t spent any points saving up for a first class trip for me and my gf. I (23m) don’t have crazy spending but the years are adding up hopefully next year will be our turn to go. Thank for the great video. I have been waiting for you to fly to Japan and make a review🌸🌸🌸

    • @LK_EBM
      @LK_EBM Год назад

      You should really plan to use your points soon. 4 years is a long time in points and miles. Your points only lose value year after year.

  • @utuberwatchin
    @utuberwatchin Год назад +1

    That bottled tea is news to me and looks delicious 🌸

  • @tonymnla
    @tonymnla Год назад

    🌸 I would def book this! Thanks for the post and look forward to your next one!

  • @ascubapro
    @ascubapro Год назад

    Never had considered JAL till now thanks great video like always.🌸

  • @AdaMD319
    @AdaMD319 Год назад

    🌸 Enjoyed the review! I may have missed it but how many points and what was the points conversion you did?

  • @garnelljohnson1829
    @garnelljohnson1829 Год назад

    🌸🌸🌸 Thanks Man. As alway love the content 🌸🌸🌸

  • @LindaMeim-qc9ke
    @LindaMeim-qc9ke Год назад +1

    Hi Sebby - I will be taking this same flight in Oct 2023 but in business class. Any tips and recommendations for that class?

    • @lauriesteinhauser8768
      @lauriesteinhauser8768 Год назад

      Just did that flight two weeks ago in business. The western meal was a bit underwhelming and the choice of movies pathetic! I have to say I enjoyed everything else and the service was great.

  • @user-hd8nb5gp3q
    @user-hd8nb5gp3q Год назад +1

    Splendid!!

  • @winterfern4881
    @winterfern4881 Год назад +2

    Which points did you use to transfer over was it Chase or Amex? I'm trying to learn how to find a good transfer partner redemption for first or business to europe from philly. I usually just book on amex travel with business platinum for the 35% refund. I usually earn 1000$ worth of rewards each month from business purchases but im not dropping 5000$ of points for first class to london or paris. Trying to find better deals.

  • @yunjieangelli7271
    @yunjieangelli7271 Год назад

    Thanks for a wonderful review! I'm trying to score 2 F seats for next year and wondering what's the best strategy (since they only release 1 in advance). Did you book this close in?

  • @cgotterba
    @cgotterba Год назад

    Huge fan of this kind of video! 🌸

  • @dan13408
    @dan13408 Год назад

    🌸 I think I just added this to my aspirational list.

  • @sdesilva9552
    @sdesilva9552 Год назад

    🌸 Great review! I’m flying JAL J SFO-HND-BKK for the first time next year. In your opinion, is it worth trying for a points upgrade to F at the airport?

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад

      Depends on the price. I think JL F is a very strong product. A bit older but amazing soft product.

  • @eddieb9102
    @eddieb9102 Год назад

    Just amazing ....❤ Sooo Happy for you guys' experience🌸

  • @LordStevenStone
    @LordStevenStone Год назад

    Wow this flight looks amazing definitely will consider this when I plan to go to japan

  • @kwfown
    @kwfown Год назад +1

    Did you make a vid of how you used point to book this? I’m looking to use points for flight to HKG later this year too, hoping to fly business but options are thin… 🌸

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад

      Blog post here on how to book: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

    • @markzeleznick6184
      @markzeleznick6184 Год назад

      @@AskSebby Looked for flights on AA site, but cannot find any close to this price, even with flexible dates

  • @EthanPatrick_CreditCards
    @EthanPatrick_CreditCards Год назад

    🌸 This was actually really enjoyable just to watch you experience. I’m curious, what are your top 5 first class products? You mentioned this was in the top 5.

  • @patrickli804
    @patrickli804 Год назад +1

    Any reason you flew JAL over Cathay direct to HKG?
    I'm originally from HK and flying through TW on EVA this time round!

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад

      Cathay availability is a mess right now since everyone is trying to go to HKG.

  • @ahkeen
    @ahkeen Год назад +2

    I would 100% do this trip. I am planning to go to HKG end of the year but would be departing from BOS. Probably not much flights for points on that. But what kind of watch is Seb rolling with? Rolex? Tudor? 🌸

  • @ericknguyen0617
    @ericknguyen0617 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Sebby,
    When you booked this flight, was it last minute award availability?
    If so, did you have a flight already pre-booked with points or cash just incase you were unable to get this flight in first?

  • @scuevas7
    @scuevas7 Год назад

    Which card should I get after the Chase Trifecta?

  • @amousgoh1335
    @amousgoh1335 Год назад

    How many points did you have to use, if you dont mind me asking?

  • @ericthered1140
    @ericthered1140 Год назад

    All hail....Sebby. Thanks Brother!!!!

  • @Bryan001
    @Bryan001 Год назад +1

    🌸it is great video! 2x points for trans Pacific first class is a no brainier option for me. Hope to see u in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 as well!

  • @B1970T
    @B1970T Год назад

    You guys were eating like you were going to the chair. 😂😂 Lovely vid! 🌸❤️

  • @ricardo_del_toro
    @ricardo_del_toro Год назад +1

    Flying this on June the 6th. Cannot wait!

  • @Nursemomi25
    @Nursemomi25 Год назад

    How much miles/points do you need to fly business class with JAL?

  • @fredwu5965
    @fredwu5965 2 месяца назад

    I wish they could replace B700-300ER with the latest A350-1K aircraft for the SFOHND route soon.

  • @jamalmallen
    @jamalmallen Год назад

    Thanks for posting another great video. Your core maximizing credit card points and miles content has been essential for my journey in this hobby. However, I love seeing these redemptions and review vids. I’m trying to book JAL first class DFW to HND/NRT with Asia Miles. However, it appears there’s only 1 seat availability through Cathay Pacific. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to suffer in business class while P2 enjoys the caviar in first class.

  • @sharkbaitmomba6863
    @sharkbaitmomba6863 4 дня назад

    I’m not sure if I missed it or did you get charged for all the drinks/extra meals? Or is that one of the many perks for flying first class??

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  4 дня назад

      All complimentary!

  • @melariemantanona2316
    @melariemantanona2316 Год назад

    How many points did you use? Was it hard to find availability?

  • @gymdoc7549
    @gymdoc7549 Год назад +2

    1K guy is the man!

  • @KevinYang
    @KevinYang Год назад +6

    🌸No doubt would take the flight! Can't wait to try out a couple business products like EVA and SQ later this year, but that ANA/JAL are both still top of the list!

  • @dereklee6057
    @dereklee6057 Год назад

    Hi Sebby, nice video u have! I have also made a booking using AS miles for JL1. Did you managed to get the partner confirmation number on the receipt send to u? I only have it for the second segment ,JL711 but not the first segment.

  • @Valente_Quintero
    @Valente_Quintero Год назад

    Nice!!
    So how much total did you spend on drinks?

  • @dianaw5544
    @dianaw5544 Год назад

    I'll be taking this route too on JL1! I hope it's easy to upgrade to first from econ with AA pts. Can't wait!

  • @zaalb131
    @zaalb131 Год назад

    Awesome video! Were planning a Rome trip next year. We already have 8 nights at the crowne plaza in Rome thanks to IHG card and currently about 100k Citi and 60k Chase points but could easily add and hit another bonus like a player two CSP. We want to splurge on the flight, what’s a good first class option to FCO from the west coast (5 hour drive from SFO)?🌸

  • @FlyinRyan31310
    @FlyinRyan31310 Год назад

    🌸I can't seem to find a way to book first class on American airlines website with points only business. do i have to do other steps like call?

  • @honkwok5489
    @honkwok5489 Год назад

    how far to look the fight before the trip ?

    • @LK_EBM
      @LK_EBM Год назад

      JAL releases award seats 360 days ahead

  • @danatomalty396
    @danatomalty396 Год назад

    How much did you eat?

  • @PrestonMcNair
    @PrestonMcNair Год назад

    🌸 Another great one!

  • @bentencho
    @bentencho Год назад +1

    IMO, the ANA F has better service than JAL but sometimes not all the CA speaks English as proficiently.
    That being said, JAL F service is still top notch. My 5 year old is autistic and is very picky with his food.... so he didn't eat anything on the flight (fortunately I had room to eat his portions). The cabin attendant went out of her way to make onigiri for my son as I mentioned it's one of his staples at home. Then she also packed a bag full of cookies, candies, chocolates, juice, etc... so he will have something to eat if/when he is hungry.

  • @MKW31
    @MKW31 Год назад

    Was all of the food free?

  • @quinnrivera5075
    @quinnrivera5075 Год назад +3

    Just took this flight last week. Got it for 80k American Airlines miles. Service was incredible. I’d never be able to pay cash for this flight. I’m blue collar. I got business class on the at back for 60k American Airlines points.
    Waiting for my EVA business class to Taipei right now. Points and miles enable me to do things I’d never be able to do.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +1

      EVA J is on my list. Even their Y (economy) is awesome so excited for your trip :)

  • @sawbo2119
    @sawbo2119 Год назад

    In a couple of days I'm flying JAL F via LAX since it was the only availability for 2, since I'm flying from SEA I was looking for SFO but since the Lounge is nothing amazing it's all good, I get to check out Qantas or whatever Emeralds are allowed in LAX
    No difference in menus aside from Desserts for Western Menu and a different western set plate.

  • @patricklee7888
    @patricklee7888 Год назад

    How early in advance do you book these award trips? I normally plan 1-2months out so they almost never have availabilities anymore :/

    • @LK_EBM
      @LK_EBM Год назад

      Look at the calendar for yourself. Do you see availability on the routes you would take 1-2 months out? If not, how many months do you need to go in order to find space?
      JAL releases award space 360 days ahead

  • @jamessocal8946
    @jamessocal8946 Год назад +4

    Love how much fun you guys have.

  • @mikej1570
    @mikej1570 Год назад +2

    Sebby, The real question is How did you find first class AWARD availability on JAL? I see business class but NEVER first class. What is the trick/secret? 9AM Tokyo time daily seats released? What is the Magic behind snagging 2 of these seats?

  • @Lonnie514
    @Lonnie514 Год назад

    I am convinced that there is no way to fly JAL first class in 2024. I have loooked at evey airline, including JAL and it is not available

  • @kgmkr800
    @kgmkr800 Год назад

    Cozy video!🌸🌼

  • @DHJakon
    @DHJakon Год назад

    Stupid question, do you get to keep those amenity kits? I was planning to use points for F redemption but covid happened and I ended up using them for other things.

    • @LK_EBM
      @LK_EBM Год назад

      Yep, you keep the kits!

  • @Zabomafooable
    @Zabomafooable Год назад

    🌸 I'm assuming the blog post breakdown is for a one way trip right? Are there deals for booking round trip or do you just have to book 2 one ways? And do you plan on flying back first class as well?

    • @johnperkins5450
      @johnperkins5450 Год назад

      There is no benefit to booking RT award tickets versus two separate OW award tickets, as there generally is when you pay with $. It is also best to book two separate OW awards, so you have more flexibility. I.e. after you fly the first OW, if your plans change, you can easily change the 2nd OW coming back, whereas if both awards were booked as a RT, you’d have more issues/restrictions changing the 2nd OW.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +1

      Most are one-way with the exception of some currencies (i.e., ANA via their currency is round-trip).

    • @johnperkins5450
      @johnperkins5450 Год назад

      @@AskSebby good point Sebby, ANA only doing RT awards. I wish that was not the case.

  • @jayr3698
    @jayr3698 Год назад +1

    I flew the same flight in 2019 and loved it. If you get to try the first class lounge in Tokyo, it is amazing

    • @jayr3698
      @jayr3698 Год назад

      How did you get Diamond Status...the best I could achieve so far is Gold...I agree the PJs and tea are great!

  • @TonyS26
    @TonyS26 Год назад

    Just flew ANA F from SFO and I wish they had caviar as an a la carte option. Whiskey selections were quite a bit better though....and I didn't get cut off on the Hibiki 17, our head FA was talking to me about my love of whsikey.

  • @tring5323
    @tring5323 Год назад

    🌸 great video!

  • @kevindo3365
    @kevindo3365 Год назад

    As a rookie, do we get to keep the pajamas? Lol whats the best single camera setup for occasional vlog? Thank you seb

  • @joshuaericdavis
    @joshuaericdavis Год назад

    🌸 How many points was this trip? I didn’t see you explain it during the video. Or perhaps i just missed it.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад

      Used 85k Alaska miles. Didn't include it in the video since I want it to be evergreen, and points prices can change. Covered in blog post: www.asksebby.com/guides/book-jal-first-class

  • @Swordyfiish
    @Swordyfiish Год назад

    🌸 Great video and blog post! I really want to try ANA The Room but it seems impossible to get 😢

  • @ShibaSoftware
    @ShibaSoftware Год назад

    🌸 Sebby, I have a dilemma: I have 154,000 points on an Amex Gold card and newly minted Japanese passport. I want to fly from LAX --> Tokyo 1 way ASAP and live off savings for potentially up to a year. I may also wish to visit Thailand, Singapore, south korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Indonesia. What is the best way to book a flight with AMEX points to Tokyo, while preserving enough points to travel through Southeast Asia for the next year on savings?

  • @TO-et7xq
    @TO-et7xq Год назад

    JAL will start bringing airbus 350 for HND to NY route on October 29. I wonder what the first class cabin looks like.

  • @reneecopeland1095
    @reneecopeland1095 Год назад

    ❤ Thank you!

  • @travelswiththecontessa5307
    @travelswiththecontessa5307 Год назад

    A year ago I had an award flights on Japan Airlines first-class booked from Seoul to Tokyo to Amsterdam to Southampton, but because of the covid restrictions they canceled the crucial Tokyo to Amsterdam leg of the journey! I was so disappointed!😅

  • @dw4421
    @dw4421 Год назад

    💮🌸Grand Hyatt Review when?
    Awesome review! So much detail on this!

  • @digitalangel88
    @digitalangel88 Год назад +1

    My dream flight would be ANA’s The Suite! I’m setting up my search for Summer 2024 out of SFO but uncertain if it will return next year. I only have Chase UR so it’s unlikely ANA will have availability for 2 F seats 24 days after their program releases. 🌸

  • @vexare3984
    @vexare3984 Год назад

    🌸 Sebby, I want to go to Japan next year too! My wife and I want to go in business class. Would the next route be the Amex platinum and transferring to ANA? Do we have to do it way in advance? Thank you good sir.

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +2

      MR to ANA to maximize availability. Usually T330 or T14 (330 days out or 14 days out -- basically planned way in advance or last minute). Sometimes T7 also has availability.

    • @vexare3984
      @vexare3984 Год назад

      @@AskSebby udaman

  • @nasia21love
    @nasia21love Год назад

    Awesome video. Love the Rolex. Congratulations.

  • @mikosanfp
    @mikosanfp Год назад +2

    🌸🌸🌸
    Hey Sebby, you mentioned that JAL 1st class is top-5 in your opinion which begs the question, who/what else is in your top-5? Awesome video as per usual btw!

  • @artl.187
    @artl.187 Год назад

    🌸🌸🌸 Thanks for the vid. I like how they may have cut you off on the 7th whiskey, but you made up on the special bottled tea. Btw, did you really stop off at McD's after that gourmet flight??

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +3

      McD's was the closest thing open for a late night snack! The menu is also different and the ingredients feel "healthier."

  • @ArturGrigio
    @ArturGrigio Год назад

    But in the article you don’t cover “how to find availability”.
    Is there a guide for that?

    • @LK_EBM
      @LK_EBM Год назад

      He tells you what points you can use. So use that airline to look for availability

  • @TheStallion234
    @TheStallion234 Год назад +1

    Yikes that lounge at SFO was like a waiting room

  • @dw4421
    @dw4421 Год назад

    🌸 maybe a tutorial how to book this or ANA thru Virgin Atlantic? I was trying to see how to book this as it looks like 145k Virgin is enough but it looks like I have to call them to do, as well has follow a big of steps

  • @SpencerJohnsonOfficial
    @SpencerJohnsonOfficial Год назад +7

    🌸 This is such an awesome trip. The fact that you can have an experience like this with your credit card points is why I love this game so much. Great review here Sebby!

  • @edwardtan1773
    @edwardtan1773 Год назад +3

    In case yall are wondering, it's 42.20 after a points redemption. You still have to spend an insane amount of points

    • @AskSebby
      @AskSebby  Год назад +1

      ~1 intro bonus via AA and sometimes AS which isn't too bad (given repeatability of those bonuses).

  • @KawsarAliX
    @KawsarAliX Год назад

    Hey Sebby, what’s best way to fly to Southeast Asia? I am fine in premium economy. Looking to book something in 5-6 months using points.

  • @JacobsPointsAndProfit
    @JacobsPointsAndProfit Год назад

    Looks great! I didn’t fly first class but I did get round trip tickets to Japan on United with points. Maybe I’ll fly first class one day lol