JL 405/406 F class NRT-CDG-NRT
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JL 405/406 F class NRT-CDG-NRT
I have flown last December NRT-CDG and this early January CDG-NRT on an award F ticket with AA miles.
Glad I did as they might not be in the Oneworld for long
Load was 5 on 9 on both legs the cabin is 3 rows of 3 single solo seats.
I had 3A on both legs (window as is 1A)
The solo seats are ok but lack space for small personal items
I slept very well on both legs after the first main meal (lunch going and dinner coming back)
Drinks selection on both legs was very good with an outstanding Bourgogne Volnay 1er Cru (it will be out before end of January)
Main meal menu is less elaborate than NH's but JL makes up for it with their a la carte options on the nay time menu.
Service was typical Japanese on both legs. It was a while since I flew JAL and it struck me that most FA's were lets say very mature compared ot NH....
They also lost their superiority look they had in the good old days, I am sure it must be hard for the staff of JAL at this time
The cabin wear is of very good quality and you can keep it
The amenity kit is standard with a men and ladies version of Shiseido cosmetics
The lounge in CDG is the business class lounge of AF but they cordon off a section for JL's F class passengers
Bags were first on belt quite quickly on both legs
Very pleasant way to travel.....
Now I am off to HNL on CI 'cheap' F class
Glad I did as they might not be in the Oneworld for long
Load was 5 on 9 on both legs the cabin is 3 rows of 3 single solo seats.
I had 3A on both legs (window as is 1A)
The solo seats are ok but lack space for small personal items
I slept very well on both legs after the first main meal (lunch going and dinner coming back)
Drinks selection on both legs was very good with an outstanding Bourgogne Volnay 1er Cru (it will be out before end of January)
Main meal menu is less elaborate than NH's but JL makes up for it with their a la carte options on the nay time menu.
Service was typical Japanese on both legs. It was a while since I flew JAL and it struck me that most FA's were lets say very mature compared ot NH....
They also lost their superiority look they had in the good old days, I am sure it must be hard for the staff of JAL at this time
The cabin wear is of very good quality and you can keep it
The amenity kit is standard with a men and ladies version of Shiseido cosmetics
The lounge in CDG is the business class lounge of AF but they cordon off a section for JL's F class passengers
Bags were first on belt quite quickly on both legs
Very pleasant way to travel.....
Now I am off to HNL on CI 'cheap' F class
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Service was typical Japanese on both legs. It was a while since I flew JAL and it struck me that most FA's were lets say very mature compared ot NH....
They also lost their superiority look they had in the good old days, I am sure it must be hard for the staff of JAL at this time
They also lost their superiority look they had in the good old days, I am sure it must be hard for the staff of JAL at this time
I am sure it's a really tough time for all JAL staff right now but I really appreciate their professionalism. That's one of the reasons that makes JAL
my #1 choice
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They were as you say very professional and meant for a very pleasant adult atmosphere in the cabin rather than the more youngish giggles we get on NH
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