Japan's Best Airline: ANA Business Class, Singapore - Tokyo
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
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All Nippon Airways - ANA - is well-regarded as an outstanding airline. But how will they do on a short overnight flight from Singapore to Tokyo? I was lucky to book my ticket during a lull in ticket prices and this is the first part of a looooong 8,000+ mile odyssey to JFK in New York. Subscribe and don't miss the real highlight: ANA's "the Room" business class on the 777-300ER...the world's best? Find out another time!
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Lounge at SIN
2:18 Departures at Singapore
3:36 mid roll sponsor
4:28 Boarding ANA 787-8 business class
6:16 Taxi and take off
7:23 On board product review
8:38 Food and ablutions!
10:31 Zzzzz
11:11 Breakfast, descent, conclusions!
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Date of Travel: 15 MAY 2022
Airline: ANA All Nippon Airways
Livery: ANA standard
Route: SIN-HND
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
Flight Number: NH 844
Miles: 3,293
Airborne time: 6h22m
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All Nippon Airways - ANA - is well-regarded as an outstanding airline. But how will they do on a short overnight flight from Singapore to Tokyo? I was lucky to book my ticket during a lull in ticket prices and this is the first part of a looooong 8,000+ mile odyssey to JFK in New York. Subscribe and don't miss the real highlight: ANA's "the Room" business class on the 777-300ER...the world's best? Find out another time!
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I have been watching your videos for years. In my opinion, you are the best transportation reviews channel.
Had an accident with the (vanilla) ice-cream a while ago.
Trying to lever a chunk out of the punnet, suddenly the spoon flicked it into the air - it described a rather elegant arc before falling into the lap of someone sitting a couple rows ahead of me! They looked up, as if expecting to see a seagull, and I petended to be doing something else entirely!
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Glad to see you sticking to showing your travels and reviews of the method. Some other channels have diverted from this slightly. Keep up the awesome work Paul and hope to see you in Australia soon.
ANA are singularly the best airline I have ever flown. You could eat your dinner off the floor it is so clean. I hadn't eaten my noodles and the hostess assured me that they were the best thing on the dish , so she sat down beside me , opened a sachet of sauce , pored it over the noodles and proceeded to hand feed me with chopsticks. When she found that I had never tasted Sake she immediately returned with a freshly warmed glass for me to taste and then proceeded to gift me a 4 pack of Sake. Believe it or not , I was only flying economy but there were very few passengers. When I related this story to my wife , she suggested that the sweet lady may have taken a fancy to me ..... Go ANA !!
Another great video, Paul! Thanks and keep 'em coming. Cheers!
Great vlog as always! Looking forward to the next one. Be safe!
Absolutely fantastic trip report Paul!😸
Thank you for the video!
Nice video. Thanks Paul
Great video Paul!
Love it when Pau posts a new video and also love that football season is back!
When you pulled out the table I thought it was the server rack for the IFE, haha! Great video Paul, looking forward to the next leg.
I was wondering if there was going to be a Japanese train review but forgot the travel restrictions. Been waiting FOREVER for a review on a Japanese Carrier. I have used ANA a few times and they never disappoint (although JAL is close second). Great review! My personal favourite airlines are 1. Singapore 2. Cathay 3. ANA 4. JAL
Best review ive seen
Thanks for the very detailed videos you always post. I think you should try flying less known airlines especially Egyptair which I hear has upgraded their services. This will make your channel a strong reference point for global commercial aviation! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Great video. What an interesting looking Pepsi can.
The outstanding airline comment is well deserved.
I love Japanese “bidet” style toilets, but never experienced on in the air. My only flight with ANA was a long-ago 1st class ride from ORD to NRT. It was quite similar to what you see in Business class these days.
I have flown this exact business class from SEA-NRT, it is awesome. I have flown SEA-SIN in business class on Singapore Airlines and I've flown Asiana business class on the A350 and all were top notch experience and service. ANA is my favorite airline I've flown internationally. Great review Paul.
Singapores security screening procedure done at the gate reminds me of the old Berlin airport where the check in desk and security is done right by the gate!
Paul,
Thank you, very relaxing:)
Cheers,
Rik
Japanese toilet may not have made it to Europe, but it's becoming quite popular in the US. Most new homes are already build with a power outlet near the toilet. They are also showing up at airports and some US workplaces. I wish they become a common thing on planes and airports.
The food looks top notch
Nice video as always. The problem with lounges and airports is that eventually, it starts to blend together. Same-ish food, same-ish interior. I still enjoy it, but...btw one small tip. When you do close-up shots. I am not sure what editing software you are using, but final cut pro has this software stabilization functionality and it does wonders. Especially when your footage is already relatively stable. But it will completely remove the shakiness of the footage. I find it easier on the eyes.
I was supposed to fly into Singapore next week and on to Darwin, but Jetstar cancelled all flights from SIngapore to Darwin from the 7th of August onwards. Was really looking forward to the Airport in Singapore as I've heard mostly positive things about travelling through there.
Interesting i will have to try it one day
9:20 Looks great!
Omg thanks for new video I was having Paul withdrawal lol
Good narrative and outstanding presentation. Thank you very much. Incidentally I observe your expertise with chop sticks! 👍
I used to live in Singapore i really miss it
Security at the gate is odd but it works and is efficient. What we have found odd is having to go through security screening with baggage scanners and wands when arriving into Changi from Hong Kong.
I have flown them 75 times in J international and Y on domestic mostly and an amazing airline. Great ground service and assistance and just as important helpful and courteous Mileage Club and programme. Always liked the fact I can fly J from SYD to LHR/FRA etc with low mileage and taxes cf to Oneworld.
When living in DLC (Dalian) their daily 788 service rarely full and exceptional service and DLC office always called to confirm assistance and meal choice and also made me aware of any mileage expirations. Well done
Hi Paul, you certainly know how to get cheap business flights.
Yeah man, you do have the best job in the sky Paul...
Bland but also incredibly good in many ways! Looks pleasant
Always enjoy the narrative of your videos. I think those bidets toilets are only on their intl configured aircraft. Never seen them on the domestic aircraft.
When I was younger (in the 90s) I always thought it was normal to have security at the gate as I was an expat kid who regularly travelled between two of the few places that did it that way -- AMS and SIN.
AMS has since converted to central security. There are upsides and downsides to both imo.
Hi Paul I have just made you an honourary west Aussie. Ripper of a plain-talking EXCELLENT no-nonsense review we do not get ANA here in Perth WA but may try them out of Sydney NSW Oh and your surf shark tip I fully endorse having used that VPN for years it is IMO the best of the bunch
4:48 LOL!⚽⚽
Worst chop stick game ever!!! Great video of a fantastic airline. Can’t wait for the next flight.
I hope that Japan opens to independent tourism soon!
Me too! I have so many plans....
I hope so too! Before the pandemic, I do understand that ANA used T2 at Singapore Changi Airport, with lounge access provided by Singapore Airlines at the Silver Kris Lounge. Once T2 completely reopens, they could either move back to T2 or even move to T3 to ease congestion at T1. We'll know it once more info comes.
Same here ! Been waiting forever to get on ANA and JR!
@@Paul_Lucas So many plans or so many planes ?
its open now
Looks perfectly decent to me - good looks great!
I flew the room in the beinging of june and it was awsome
Not a fan of security at the gate. The holding area before you get on the plane has no toilet. You can be held there for upto an hour. Which means going back through security to use the toilet. Then being screened again to get to the holding area.
I was conflicted about the security line at the gate, myself. I did like not having one long gigantic line; but I also felt kind of trapped at the gate when I went through security
I love ANA and all but (aside from the ANA 777-300 suites) JAL has them beat with apex suites.
I've heard great things about ANA, glad to see they still excel. Also, when was this filmed? I am curious about how open Singapore is? Looking to fly there someday on their A350-900ULRs. Cheers
Singapore is open for tourism 👍🏻 has been for a few months now!
the ULR flights look expensive as heck! even just on economy
Having flown ANA a few times, I can say it’s great. Just avoid their 767s - flew them from SGN to NRT and the cabin was a little dated.
As much as I love ANA, I believe that JAL actually has them beat in Business & in First.
Great video as usual. Out of interest - how long is that short red eye? I dont really enjoy them, thinking NYC - LON or LON - DXB. Too short to get a decent amount of sleep.
Could you do a review of some of the Japanese trains eg the Haneda Express?
Great flight. But in the future I hope you also trying the another transportation in Asia.
9:27. If my memory serves me right, never leave your chopsticks standing up in the bowl. It is a sign of a funeral or something like that. I am sure I will be corrected but that's what my memory tells me.
Singapore's catering is good, but if you'reto opt for the Japanese option, you can't beat the caterers at Japan, the home base. Hope you can drop by at Japan on your next occasion (if our government opens up the border, that is)
Try holding the noodle bowl close to your mouth. I was told that in a Cathay-Pacific lounge.
Nice video 📹 👍
Hope your OK nd well
Paul, interesting though, SQ restarted their welcome drink for my Bangkok to Singapore flight. Probably one off but its nice to see them coming back. Slowly but surely...
Your videos are always the best of the very large bunch. Top notch quality and editing and content. I personally don't like to travel, and hate flying, so this allows me to arm chair travel and enjoy it at the same time. So many other channels make me dizzy with their awful camera work and annoying commentary, your videos are the gold standard. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Dan! Appreciate that!
I don't mind security at the gate. I just sit where I can see the queue and wait until they are just about all on. There is no way they will close the gate whilst passengers with boarding passes and loaded luggage are waiting to get on.
Really enjoyed the video! Quick question about the pricing though. I know your description said the tickets were bought at a time when prices were low, but was the price you mentioned in the video only for this leg of your journey, or did it cover the entire Singapore-New York trip? And what country were you buying those tickets from (through the VPN)? I'm not using a VPN, but when I price tickets from Texas to London, it typically comes out $1600-$1800 per person...for coach. Wondering if there's a way to get those significantly cheaper.
No tricks here, that was the one way fare, SIN-HND-JFK. Japan was locked down to tourists (still is) and ANA tried some strangely cheap fares to fill planes. Tickets bought before the Ukraine war and oil price spike too.
I booked the same one-way fare a week ago originating in Jakarta (CGK to JFK via HND)-US$ 1,533. And 3 months ago, you could fly Turkish airlines Biz from SIN to anywhere in Europe return for US$ 1,700.
Was the turbulence bad?
Was the whole flight only ~$1400?! Or did you use points as well to offset the cost?
Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with chopsticks.
Much prefer security at the gate.. exprienced it in March at Changi whilst in transit...
Another great video, Paul. I would do worse with those chopsticks. Yes, a new Football Season! Of course, you mean soccer and I mean American Football, which just started training camp.Anyway, Happy Trails.
Gosh it seems very expensive!
I don’t like Changi’s security at the gate. Simple things like trying to take your own water on board (I still do this in premium cabins as I like to stay hydrated) is a challenge. Some gates have refill stations after security, others don’t.
What about bringing drinks onboard u bought at the duty free
Funny that. I'm sitting on a Japanese toilet as I watch this video. The bidet function saved me during the COVID toilet paper crisis.
awww...u miss the newly silverkris flyer lounge...would be a better experience than the SATS
Football season is back!
Why did ANA send you to a contract lounge? If you're flying a Star Alliance airline, wouldn't you automatically have access to the SQ lounges?
Not in Singapore in May. Social distancing concerns meant SQ didn’t allow other airlines to use their lounges. Believe this is now relaxed.
Football season is back ✌️😂
Quote of the Day: “We’ve got a loo with a view.”
(I bet Merchant Ivory couldn’t come up with that lol)
What a great flight experience.
Hope you’ll get to try ANA’s other business product, the room. That one is definitely not bland.
It's the next video. He said at the end.
I said it at the start as well 😂 people really do be skipping the whole video!
I'm surprised you couldn't use one of the Singapore lounges, as ANA is Star Alliance.
Closed to other *A entrants at the time due to “social distancing”, relaxed as of June I think.
@@Paul_Lucas ahh good. Yeah, I keep forgetting how strict Singapore had been
No Singapore air lounge?
What happens to all the stuff they give you during the flight, such as slippers, headphones, etc? Do you keep them, leave them behind or what?
You get to keep them apart from the headphones.
Paul I hope you can answer my question.
What do you use (or what equipment) for when recording take off and landing footages? Do you simply use your hand to hold the camera and record the footage? Or do you have some sort of camera holder/plug and stick it on to the aircraft window and record the footage? If it’s using something to plug on to the window and record. What are the equipment that you use to do that? Please do tell.
curious why you didn't use the SQ lounge instead?
It wasn’t available to non-SQ *A passengers on this date due to social distancing. Relaxed in June I believe.
how far in advance did you book this ticket to get that fare?
About a month.
I don't know how I feel about at-gate security clearance. It might work in an airport such as SIN, where the risk of terrorism is low, but I would feel unsafe if it was put in place at any airport in the USA, Europe or the Middle East, where the risk of terrorism is much higher.
What would the difference be? It’s the same check.
@@Paul_Lucas The difference would be that the terrorist(s) would be able to penetrate deeper inside the airport terminal, and the amount of space for them to do their damage would increase.
that looked nice,,,,,,,,, brian d.
Regarding the lack of a pre-take off drink, I recently travelled in Air Canada’s Signature Business Class where no drink was offered. I suspect it’s a Covid thing as unfortunately masks are still compulsory and they don’t want to give you an excuse to remove yours whilst the aircraft is still boarding. It’s only a small thing but first impressions count.
They definitely use COVID as an excuse, but it's a money-saving measure instead. I flew Hawaiian FC in 2021 (rare FC booking for me since it was for our honeymoon) and they served pre-departure beverages in glasses while no one else did. And mind you, Hawaii had the strictest COVID protocols in the US at the time, so they could have easily used that excuse but didn't.
To me, PDBs don't make or break the flight. It's nice when it's there, but I'll also be happy if there's just water. Just don't lie and say it's for COVID reasons.
@@JuanWayTrips to be fair they didn’t actually say it was a Covid measure, I just suspected it was as the mask mandate was still ‘enthusiastically’ enforced.
I find it rather annoying, having a security check right before the Boarding Gate. I prefer to have it done right after check in.
Toto toilets rule ! If you have not used a toto you’v never lived.
A 6 hour flight is short? SIN to BKK is a short flight.
Security at the gate is much preferred. It cuts down on the congestion at the main security checkpoints. Also, if each gate has its own security, once you reach the security line, you're pretty much guaranteed you'll get on the flight (even if there is a delay in security screening) as each passenger will need to be screened before they board.
Another nice vlog Paul. *Wonders whether there is correlation between Japanese not being side-sleepers, with the inconveniently placed tray handle* 🤔
brilliant video paul im flying manchester to orlando on oct 3rd with virgin premium economy 24k on the 350-1000 im so exited and coming back 18.10 on the 17th oct is the 330-300
Have a great one! The 350 is a great aircraft.
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
I’m so happy to hear you have an adventure from Singapore to New York City. The jet lag must be daunting, but it was worth it.
ANA is still in full “ pandemic” mode so don’t expect a full Pre “ pandemic” experience
Paul how much paperwork did u need for your Tokyo layover ?
The seat being by the window with storage closer to the aisle is good
No paperwork, as I didn’t enter the country (it’s closed to tourists). ANA are on full service, this isn’t a reduced offering.
You can transit through Japan as long as your final destination isn't China. That is the only country blocked at the moment for transit passengers.
Thought that guys tshirt at 0:58 seconds said "genitals" for a minute there 😂
Haha! Good spot!
that suspiciously long shot of scoot where Paul was thinking bad things
Eat those beans and fart all day lol
Thank you Pual for doing a Review on Japan ANA!. Arigatōgozaimashita. 🗾🇯🇵🇯🇵
The security at the gate can provide problems particularly for transit passengers who can lose some of their drinks etc that were bought airside or on the plane in their original destination.
That's the one thing I hate about security gate side. Like I bought a water bottle in the departure area but this is where they confiscate it.. why? I'm literally walking onto a plane that is going to issue me a water bottle when I request one to drink. Bringing one on board at this point should be allowed. If they vetted that it is water then there is no reason to confiscate it. I could just as easily take an empty bottle and fill it up in the toilet or ask for a bottle during drinks service. It makes no sense. Happened to me in Hong Kong and Singapore.