Japan Airlines A350 First Class to JFK
Japan Airlines A350 First Class to JFK
What a treat to be back in JAL First Class and their brand new A350-1000 to New York JFK, featuring extraordinary new Suites, one of the largest First Class suites in the skies. Excellent service today by a wonderful and pampering cabin crew. From Tokyo, JAL raises the champagne bar with a beautiful 2013 Salon. Retailing for $1,200 a bottle, the 2013 Salon is the most extravagant champagnes in the skies. An amazing deal at only 80,000 AA miles.
And of course, why use door 1L for First?
But on board, all is well back in this gorgeous 6 suite First Class cabin with massive suite footprint.
Predeparture champagne? LOL. No thanks, I'll wait for the good stuff.
Interesting tape repair on the counter. Apparently a piece cracked and fell off on the inbound.
Cool pad controls.
And massive HD screen.
Same problem as 6 months ago... Can't get rid of Chinese subtitles on most movies.
Once in the air, the good stuff. And the good news is that JAL now loads two bottle per flight, and except for one glass for someone else, I was the only one drinking champagne today and had virtually the entire bottle to myself before nap time, and then half a bottle after.
Yummy amuse bouche plate.
Showtime JAL First style.
Today's menu...
And beverage list. Great champagne.
With mediocre wines. But as long as there is Salon, pretty much irrelevant.
Delicious Washoku dinner...
It may have been the Salon, but I completely forgot to take pics of the Simmered platter. Suffice it to say, the wagyu tongue dish was a one and done.
Time for a nap in one of the most comfy beds in the sky.
But first, a little nightcap.
Some 6 hours later...
Showtime, part 2.
OMG, on to the 2nd bottle.
Outstanding Japanese Brochettes and the best omelette ever!
And JAL's Special Yuzu-Flavored Chinese Noodles.
But the show stopper was Dear Butter Sand.
Wow.
Amazing HD quality.
Cool tail cam view of our approach and landing at JFK.
What a spectacular 13 hour JAL First flight. Beautiful and comfy A350 First Class cabin, outstanding food and fabulous champage, and flawless service from a wonderful cabin crew.