Toyko - SFO/LAX: AA or JL?
May 25, 23, 5:28 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 679
Toyko - SFO/LAX: AA or JL?
Hello folks:
I am planning a round trip from SE Asia to the west coast (SFO or LAX) with two stopovers at TYO (one outbound and one inbound). For the transpacific segments, I can choose between JL and AA (Flagship). It's been a very long time since I flew in premium class in JL and AA, and so I would like to ask for your suggestions.
Should I choose one long-haul segment on AA and the other on JL, just to compare their products? Or, should I just stick to JL for both segments?
I am banking One World miles with AS, if it makes any difference.
Thanks!!!
I am planning a round trip from SE Asia to the west coast (SFO or LAX) with two stopovers at TYO (one outbound and one inbound). For the transpacific segments, I can choose between JL and AA (Flagship). It's been a very long time since I flew in premium class in JL and AA, and so I would like to ask for your suggestions.
Should I choose one long-haul segment on AA and the other on JL, just to compare their products? Or, should I just stick to JL for both segments?
I am banking One World miles with AS, if it makes any difference.
Thanks!!!
May 25, 23, 5:29 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA "mid tier" elite | Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador | Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 9,540
JL every day, every time
May 25, 23, 8:42 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SFOSJCOAK
Programs: AA-EXP & 1MM+, AS, MR-LTT, HH Gold
Posts: 7,322
Would definitely pick JL, in both directions.
May 25, 23, 10:01 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 679
Thanks for the replies.
What if the window seats in JL's 787 are not available?
What if the window seats in JL's 787 are not available?
May 25, 23, 10:59 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,089
It was far from clear that you were talking about international F! I doubt previous responders had that in mind (perhaps they assumed J), though it probably doesn't alter their answers.
And I assume the comparison you are asking about is to AA international F? When you say AA domestic F you must be talking about a short connecting flight like LAX-SFO? Domestic F seats do not exist on AA widebodies used for TPAC. You originally posed the question "AA or JL" -- surely you are not trying to compare JL international F with AA domestic F as the quote above suggests?!
And I assume the comparison you are asking about is to AA international F? When you say AA domestic F you must be talking about a short connecting flight like LAX-SFO? Domestic F seats do not exist on AA widebodies used for TPAC. You originally posed the question "AA or JL" -- surely you are not trying to compare JL international F with AA domestic F as the quote above suggests?!
May 25, 23, 11:39 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,571
JAL just for the Pajamas alone!
May 26, 23, 12:34 am
#9
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,284
May 26, 23, 12:51 am
#10
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 238
Personally I would book both and compare, but I like to fly as many different airlines as possible. For the best experience go with JAL both ways, JAL first is going to be night and day better than AA flagship.
May 26, 23, 2:48 am
#11
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,089
You are getting "answers", but I have no confidence that they are addressing your scenario because you still have not clarified the cabins! Also note that "AA Flagship" does not pinpoint a cabin. If you mean Flagship J (or Flagship F) then please say that specifically.
May 26, 23, 4:48 am
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 679
Sorry that I forgot to mention: I did fly F before in JL and AA, but this time I am considering J.
Thanks for asking for clarification.
Thanks for asking for clarification.
May 26, 23, 4:48 am
#13
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: CLT
Programs: AA, NH, Amex
Posts: 323
For me, it'd be JL regardless of the specifics of the aircraft or cabin.
May 26, 23, 5:03 am
#14
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 10,602
LOL, while it doesn't really affect my answer, I'm still confused on what cabin you're talking about here.
May 26, 23, 7:00 am
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, Jo'burg, HK
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Lifetime Diamond, CX Gold, Mrs. Pickles travels for free
Posts: 12,832
I have flown BOS-SFO in coach in order to connect to JL F SFO-HND over flying AA in any class or any possible configuration. A couple of pictures from JL F meal below. Nobody, with the exception of ANA, can come close to that.
