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BRUTALLY HONEST | 14h in ECONOMY on ANA from Tokyo Haneda to Frankfurt aboard the Boeing 787-9!



BRUTALLY HONEST | 14h in ECONOMY on ANA from Tokyo Haneda to Frankfurt aboard the Boeing 787-9!

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) has often been lauded as one of the best airlines in the world. But with flight times to Europe sometimes exceeding 14 hours, it’s time we took another look at their long-haul Economy Class product and see whether their cabin, seats, legroom, meals, and service make for a pleasurable experience in Economy Class on such a long journey.

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*FLIGHT INFORMATION*
Airline: All Nippon Airways
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Registration: JA872A
Flight Time: 13h 40min
Seat: 27A
From: Tokyo Haneda
To: Frankfurt Rhein-Main
Date: February 2024

*EQUIPMENT INFORMATION*
Cameras used: Canon R6 (Canon 15-35mm F2.6, Canon 24-105mm F4.0, Canon 100-400mm F5.6-8), iPhone 15 Pro Max, DJI Osmo Pocket
Additional equipment used: Rode VideoMic Pro+, Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone, Joby Bendipod, Aputure AL-MC LED Light, Joby GorillaPod 1K

*PRICE BREAKDOWN*
Total Price: 30,000 Eurobonus Points + EUR 188.59
Total Routing: HND-FRA-MUC-DEL
Booked through: Scandinavian Airlines Eurobonus Hotline
Cost includes: Economy Class Ticket including two checked bags and free seat selection at booking
Booking made: December 2023

*VIDEO BREAKDOWN*
00:00 – Introduction
03:35 – Intro
03:56 – Getting to the Airport
05:09 – Haneda Airport
07:13 – Sponsored by Airalo
09:30 – ANA’s Dreamliner Fleet
11:00 – Boarding
11:48 – Cabin and Seat
15:46 – Taxi and Take Off
17:32 – Lunch Service
20:22 – Inflight
21:21 – Mid-Flight Snack
21:52 – Inflight Entertainment and WiFi
23:45 – Pre-Landing Meal Service
25:37 – Conclusion
27:09 – Landing and Outro

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37 Comments

  5. @tomawen5916 on

    Enjoyed your vlog. Especially wnjoyed your commentary on the food service. Was laughing when you get the 2nd pre-landing meal of chicken and pasta followed by "yes, I am a greedy bastard way too much into airline food"! Me too, me too but I don't eat much on flights so your vlog is a treat.

  6. @napoleonsdauphin on

    This was great. Thanks! Small chance I could end up on ANA later this year from Europe to Japan, so it's nice to know how it may shake out.

  7. @wotajared on

    I missed a real good deal (480€) on teh direct ARN-HND when they opened the route last year. Alas, no so much PTO or money for it… Lovely review, might might be an option if I ever go to Japan.
    The locked windows, ah it's my pet peeve. Last when I realised on LH747 we had nice views off asian coast yet the whole cabin had the unwritten rule of keeping it dark. I just lifted it a quarter open and looked as much as possible. Lady sitting in front didn't appreciate but people… how often can you watch movies homes vs. seeing the Bay of Bengal landscape at cruise altitude?!?

  10. @bubbledoubletrouble on

    5:46 I've never used airport kiosk check-in or self bag-tagging because either I'm able to do online check-in and have a carry-on, or because I'm on an award ticket for a premium cabin and just go to the counter… but I kinda want to try this. I realize that sounds dumb 🤷

  11. @PhilMalone23 on

    I haven't flown JAL yet but I will be an ANA for a long time. As a German and someone who doesn't like Transit flights their offering in alliance with Lufthansa is just the best for me. I also prefer their brand representation with all the cool special liveries or their Pokémon safety video.

    But I personally doubt that JAL would charge less for the same routes but yeah they are very expensive.

  13. @Hans-gb4mv on

    I make the return trip at least once a year, and as I want a direct flight, ANA is my only choice unless I depart from a neighboring country. My luggage failed to transfer once in Frankfurt, never again!

    And yes, I also hate it when they lock down the window shade to closed. But it does depend on the crew whether they do it or not. And I do hope that when they refurb the interiors, they keep the legroom, because that's one thing I can't complain about in their economy.

  14. @Encore1917 on

    Great Video! I love ANA, always take them over Lufthansa between MUC-HND, since its a code-share and same prices.

  16. @SebastianVelo-t2c on

    I’m so happy you’ve released a new video it’s been like 2 months I’ve always loved your videos you are my favourite airline reviewer out of the hundreds out there another banger video

  17. @hl2run on

    I flew the 12h basic economy with vege meal on the Vienna – Tokyo – Vienna route last week.

    Amazing crew and service, great food, a lot of legroom. On the way to Tokyo the CUP RAMEN was available, not on the way back though. Maybe it is based on the time of day schedule?

    The Japanese toilet seat alone is worth the extra cost 😂.

  20. @EthanPricco on

    I’m heading to Japan in a couple months on ANA, though it’s on a 777 and not a 787. From what I’ve seen though, their 777-300ER economy class is pretty nice so I’m looking forward to it

  22. @EricBach-d1z on

    Used this route but to muc instead and it was actually pretty great did definitely not regret, the only disappointment i had was they locked the windows the whole flight to dark

  23. @Travelagent on

    As a frequent traveller from Germany to Japan, the bad habit of dimming the windows against my will keeps me away from flying ANA and avoid any longhaul flight with the 787 at all! This habit takes away my fun and love of flying completely and I absolutely hate to sit in a darkened cabin when there is bright daylight outside! But apart from that – keep up the fantastic work!

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  26. @xr6lad on

    I would t have thought corn and mayo buns were that uncommon in Europe. We have them in many bakeries here in Australia. They are a nice savoury snack. I swear I saw them in German bakeries while working there (the chain ones). You can also get them with tuna and mayo and some times shredded chicken and mayo. I suppose they are a form of sandwich as well can certainly get readymade corn and mayo sandwiches at petrol stations etc

  27. @hanj31 on

    Korean air used to have cup ramen in economy but stopped serving it due to safety issues with hot water

  29. @_ThatOneAvGeek on

    I love ANA so much, comfy seats, great food and definitely friendly cabin crew. I got a postcard of the 3 Flying Honus as they were handing it out. Managed to take a picture with one of the FAs as well with my friend. I wish I can fly ANA again 🥹

    Also I have a request for you, if you have the time, can you interview the Malaysia Airlines A330NEO? I don’t think any major airline reviewer hasn’t tried it and I want you to be the first 🙂 but yeah this is just a request

  34. @redheads604 on

    I prefer taking the keikyu airport line over the monorail. It's faster, cheaper and actually goes to the city core. I flew on their 787-9 between YVR and HND last month and I pretty much agree with your assessment. One difference is they didnt' hand out the menu cards but rather, they showed it to you during meal service. Overall, the hard and soft product is great and you really have to nitpick to find faults, such as the weak selection on their IFEs and the cold breakfast snacks. It's really down to whether you can find a good deal or not.

  35. @colinw990 on

    Flew HND to LAX on ANA's 787 in the very last row and it was the most legroom ive ever had in economy + it wasn't a full flight so there was no seat neighbor

  37. @dvandkq on

    A new edition of "Brutally Honest" always gets a "thumbs up" within the first few seconds of watching!