Club ANA SFO-NRT: What to Expect?
Sep 1, 2009, 3:54 pm
#1
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Living the dream in Antigua and the nightmare in Florida
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM, *A Gold, WN detractor
Posts: 49,786
Club ANA SFO-NRT: What to Expect?
I will be flying Club ANA next month, thanks to the very low super saver biz fare. I have not flown ANA since the mid-90's and I can't find good information on the service either on their web site, or here, using search.
I understand some regulars are now complaining about diminished service and food quality, but I imagine that it will still put UA and AA to shame. My specific questions:
1. Power ports - what are the receptacles? Standard cigarette lighter, Empower, or something else?
2. Headphones - I assume that they provide NC headphones in J, what brand?
3. AVOD - opinions on the selection of English movies?
I chose 7D on the outbound, 5D on the return. Any opinions about the best seats?
I understand some regulars are now complaining about diminished service and food quality, but I imagine that it will still put UA and AA to shame. My specific questions:
1. Power ports - what are the receptacles? Standard cigarette lighter, Empower, or something else?
2. Headphones - I assume that they provide NC headphones in J, what brand?
3. AVOD - opinions on the selection of English movies?
I chose 7D on the outbound, 5D on the return. Any opinions about the best seats?
Sep 1, 2009, 9:23 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,558
I will be flying Club ANA next month, thanks to the very low super saver biz fare. I have not flown ANA since the mid-90's and I can't find good information on the service either on their web site, or here, using search.
I understand some regulars are now complaining about diminished service and food quality, but I imagine that it will still put UA and AA to shame. My specific questions:
1. Power ports - what are the receptacles? Standard cigarette lighter, Empower, or something else?
2. Headphones - I assume that they provide NC headphones in J, what brand?
3. AVOD - opinions on the selection of English movies?
I chose 7D on the outbound, 5D on the return. Any opinions about the best seats?
I understand some regulars are now complaining about diminished service and food quality, but I imagine that it will still put UA and AA to shame. My specific questions:
1. Power ports - what are the receptacles? Standard cigarette lighter, Empower, or something else?
2. Headphones - I assume that they provide NC headphones in J, what brand?
3. AVOD - opinions on the selection of English movies?
I chose 7D on the outbound, 5D on the return. Any opinions about the best seats?
Seats sound fine.
Eat something before boarding or you may end up being quite hungry!
Sep 1, 2009, 9:32 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP 3 MM
Posts: 4,576
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con.../index_ge.html
Sep 2, 2009, 5:59 pm
#4
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Living the dream in Antigua and the nightmare in Florida
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM, *A Gold, WN detractor
Posts: 49,786
I find this statement a little bit incredulous. I found this website within two clicks on the ANA North America web site.
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con.../index_ge.html
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con.../index_ge.html
Sep 2, 2009, 6:37 pm
#5
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tokyo, Japan (or Vienna whenever possible)
Posts: 6,378
Well it ain't football chat but what the heck
Seat and Powerports:
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con...7_300er_e.html
Headphones:
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con...t/index_e.html
Should be a great flight. I love ANA.
Mike
Seat and Powerports:
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con...7_300er_e.html
Headphones:
http://www.ana.co.jp/int/service/con...t/index_e.html
Should be a great flight. I love ANA.
Mike
Sep 2, 2009, 6:41 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
Hoping to fill in the gaps...
Quite 
Things would have to be about 100x worse on NH before they reach the sheer depths of the USA carriers.
You can use the standard two-prong AC adapters.
The mini-cabin is generally quieter and nicer - if you can get the desired position (i.e. window/aisle) in the Row 3-5 then I'd say go for it.
Bulkhead seats will be better for window passenger's aisle access but less storage options - if the flight is not full, then I'd take a window on any row, but if the flight is very full then I would prefer a bulkhead.
Things would have to be about 100x worse on NH before they reach the sheer depths of the USA carriers.
1. Power ports - what are the receptacles? Standard cigarette lighter, Empower, or something else?
I chose 7D on the outbound, 5D on the return. Any opinions about the best seats?
Bulkhead seats will be better for window passenger's aisle access but less storage options - if the flight is not full, then I'd take a window on any row, but if the flight is very full then I would prefer a bulkhead.
Sep 5, 2009, 6:42 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tokyo
Programs: DL Diamond, ANA Platinum
Posts: 1,532
I flew SFO-NRT in Club ANA a few weeks ago. Excellent service, good IFE options. The seat is flat, but a bit angled. ANA passes out cardigans to keep you warm. Second meal can be had anytime after the first, and there are various options to choose from.
Sep 11, 2009, 6:38 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 4,771
Sep 11, 2009, 7:06 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: XNA
Programs: UA 1P, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plt
Posts: 281
The C seat is indeed flat, a la Lufthansa, however, very comfortable. Service in C is outstanding. As for the meal service I have found ANA to be rather generous in terms of portions, and choices, coupled with the in-flight snacks available and the second meal, I have never felt hungry in any way.
Enjoy the trip!
Sep 13, 2009, 5:21 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Canada
Programs: AA LT Platinum, AX Cent so...Delta Plat, SPG Gold, etc..
Posts: 504
I'm sure you'll find their service and seats to be top notch. Their new business class is really superb but if you have the miles to upgrade to first I highly recommend it.
In Biz class there will be power ports and the bed does go flat. There's this new sort of wood trim stuff and lots of entertainment. Many English channels with Japanese subtitles.
Pick a middle section Aisle as you'll have the greatest chance of having nobody next to you, and even if you do the person will have an alternate means of going to the restroom if you are sleeping.
Have a look at Jetphotos.net for pictures of ANA's new biz class.
In Biz class there will be power ports and the bed does go flat. There's this new sort of wood trim stuff and lots of entertainment. Many English channels with Japanese subtitles.
Pick a middle section Aisle as you'll have the greatest chance of having nobody next to you, and even if you do the person will have an alternate means of going to the restroom if you are sleeping.
Have a look at Jetphotos.net for pictures of ANA's new biz class.
Sep 16, 2009, 5:23 am
#12
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SYD & 35K ft.
Programs: UA Gold, *A Gold - Qantas Club/Silver - Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 1,911
I'm sure you'll find their service and seats to be top notch. Their new business class is really superb but if you have the miles to upgrade to first I highly recommend it.
In Biz class there will be power ports and the bed does go flat. There's this new sort of wood trim stuff and lots of entertainment. Many English channels with Japanese subtitles.
Pick a middle section Aisle as you'll have the greatest chance of having nobody next to you, and even if you do the person will have an alternate means of going to the restroom if you are sleeping.
Have a look at Jetphotos.net for pictures of ANA's new biz class.
In Biz class there will be power ports and the bed does go flat. There's this new sort of wood trim stuff and lots of entertainment. Many English channels with Japanese subtitles.
Pick a middle section Aisle as you'll have the greatest chance of having nobody next to you, and even if you do the person will have an alternate means of going to the restroom if you are sleeping.
Have a look at Jetphotos.net for pictures of ANA's new biz class.
BTW SJCFlyerLG, enjoy the great Japanese food, excellent little bags of rice crackers and the mini bottles of Champagne!
Cheers, AG. :-:
Sep 16, 2009, 5:26 am
#13
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Canada
Programs: AA LT Platinum, AX Cent so...Delta Plat, SPG Gold, etc..
Posts: 504
