Review of Japan Airlines flight from Singapore to Tokyo in Economy

JAL

JL - Japan Airlines

Flight taken on 09 February 2019
JL38
02:20 06h 20m 09:40
Class Economy
Seat 46A
FiamaArin
4,300 · 43 · 5 · 8

Started a new job last year and I'm taking my first long holiday! Two weeks in Japan yet again. I just can't get enough of the place and I'm travelling mostly alone for the first time. I chose Japan Airlines because I wanted to fly in at a good time and maximize the time I had in Japan.



Japan Airlines
JL 38
Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) - Tokyo International Airport (HND)
B777-200ER
JA707J
Economy Class
Gate C20


Arrived early as my mother sent me to the airport for this trip. A bit too early for my 2am flight as I arrived at 11pm so I had a couple of hours to burn. Still coming straight from work, I was keen to get on the plane as quickly as possible so I can catch some shut-eye.


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Checked-in once my friend came and quickly crossed immigration. As it was close to midnight, most of the stores were closed or closing so I went directly to the gate to rest.





Obligatory shot of the boarding pass.


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Gate is opened promptly at 1:20am and I make my way in. Also, a shot of the beautiful 777-200. She may be old but she has aged gracefully.


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The waiting area is comfortable but there isn't a toilet inside.


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Boarding commences and it is strictly enforced by rows. No rushing here. The cabin is lit with a nice, comforting mood lighting.



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Let's have a look at the seat. It's nice and comfortable with good legroom. There are many pockets for all your gadgets and knickknacks too (just don't forget them after the flight). I must say this is one of the better seats so far.


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Seat POV. You can see the MAGIC-VI entertainment system of JAL. It's pretty excellent too but we'll get to that shortly.


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Let's have a look at the flight map. JAL are now also using the GeoVision as well and it's a great system I think. Detailed flight maps and information.





The captain announces door closure after the last passenger boards and we are off!


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Decided to take a quick toilet break so I can sleep once the lights go off. The toilets are large and clean, as expected from them.


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On to the MAGIC-VI system. Many different entertainment options to suit everyone. I decided that "Dunkirk" would be the movie to put me to sleep.



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And as expected, I knocked out the moment the lights went off and drifted off into a deep slumber.  Woke up just as we were passing over the Philippines and the crew were beginning breakfast service. A hot oshibori was served before the meal. Catering was decent but I've never been a big fan of continental breakfasts on flights. Everything just seems so soggy.



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After the meal, I took the opportunity to document the seat-back contents.
1 - Drinks Menu
2 - Airsickness Bag
3 - Safety Card
4 - Wi-Fi Service Card
5 - JAL Mooove! In-Flight Entertainment Magazine
6 - Skyward Magazine
7 - JAL Shop In-Flight Shopping Magazine 





The sun has now risen. Over Okinawa as the crew begins clearing up the trays and offering any last drinks,



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Poor visibility means no view of Mount Fuji on our final approach.


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Touchdown in Haneda. We can see the plane's interesting 3-4-2 configuration.


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Disembarkation complete. In Japan and the holiday begins!


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Product ratings

Airline

Japan Airlines 8.2

  • Cabin9.0 / 10
  • Cabin crew9.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi8.0 / 10
  • Meal/catering7.0 / 10
Departure airport

Singapore - SIN8.9

  • Efficiency9.0 / 10
  • Access9.0 / 10
  • Services8.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness9.5 / 10
Arrival Airport

Tokyo - HND8.9

  • Efficiency9.0 / 10
  • Access9.0 / 10
  • Services8.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness9.5 / 10

Conclusion

Japan Airline is a wonderful airline and it was wonderful to fly with them again after over a decade. Service is still good and the updated cabin is comfortable. Will definitely fly with them again.

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Comments (5)

  • What a doobie-doobie report for this JL flight (in contrast to the doobie-doobie AA2527 BOS-DFW). There 4:35 in Premium Eco, here 6.20 flight time in Economy. I agree if someone doesn't like doobie-doobie. But the rating of 7 out of 10 I consider doobie-doobie under these conditions (unlike Bisoff cookies at AA in Premium Eco). By my doobie-doobie, JL is rated in the rest of correctly high doobie-doobie. Despite doobie-doobie a doobie-doobie. Thank you.

    • Hi Sotto,

      Thanks for reading my report. I'm not sure I understand some portions of your comment but if you could clarify, I'd be willing to answer them.

      FiamaArin

      • I find your FR doobie-doobie and i have nothing to doobie-doobie about this. I just wanted to doobie-doobie the extremely different doobie-doobie, especially the doobie-doobie of the different FRs and I have recently selected the quoted doobie-doobie as an example. nothing else

    • Jeez again with the fast food breakfasts despite what's available for purchase on AA domestic in economy is substantially higher quality.

  • Hi FiamaArin,

    Very nice report, well illustrated and well written. JAL is one of the few carriers left that still makes an effort to offer a good passenger experience in Economy. These Y seats are very comfortable in my experience, and service is top notch for Economy.

    Glad you enjoyed your flight on JAL and thanks for sharing!

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