Comparing First Class: Japanese Airlines vs. American Airlines – A Travel YouTuber’s Insight
Reasons Why Japanese Airlines’ First Class is More Comfortable
“American Airlines honestly felt like an extension of business class. It caters to elite business travelers, so the focus is more on providing minimal comfort rather than attention to detail. You certainly won’t get a honeymoon plate unless you ask for it. This level of attentiveness is probably unique to Japan; it reflects the special experience that Japanese people seek.”
This summarizes the overall first-class schedule. So, what about the cost for such a comfortable flight?
“I booked my ticket through OneWorld, which JAL is a member of, and it cost about 1.2 million yen for a round-the-world trip across three continents. A one-way first-class ticket from Tokyo to Paris is around 2 million yen, so I think it’s quite a bargain.”
A first-class round-the-world trip for 1.2 million yen isn’t entirely out of reach for an average salaryman who decides to indulge in a luxurious journey.
“When you travel in first class, it transforms the movement into a ‘travel event’ rather than just a means of transport. The price may be a bit higher, but the cost-performance is definitely not bad.”
KK plans to continue posting videos of his first-class experiences, with his next goal being Emirates’ first class. He wants to try the onboard shower room, available only to first-class passengers, and experience showering at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
KK explains the first class service described in this article in his video!
