About this flight
I flew JAL’s domestic First Class from Haneda to Osaka Itami.
Before departure, I spent time in the JAL First Class Lounge.
The seat on board was spacious and comfortable. JAL’s domestic First Class meals are always luxurious, and on this day’s Japanese meal, I enjoyed dishes such as roast beef and steamed rice with spring vegetables.
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Haneda Airport
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Departure Lobby
This is Haneda Airport’s Terminal 1. In 2019 (Heisei 31), marks the 30th anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor’s accession, so a commemorative banner like this was displayed in the departure lobby.
Lounge
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Decoration
This is part of the decoration in the JAL First Class Lounge.
Art books and other items are displayed.
Qantas Boeing 747
While looking out at the apron from the lounge, I spotted a Qantas Boeing 747-400 parked in the distance. At that time, jumbo jets from Australia arrived at Haneda every day, but now all of the 747s have been retired.
Meal I Had
This is the meal I had in the First Class Lounge.
- • A hearty soup (I had two bowls)
- • Onigiri (rice ball)
- • Hina-arare (sweet rice crackers)
- It was close to the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) season.
Gate
This is the boarding gate for the flight to Osaka.
In-flight
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First Class Seat
This is the First Class seat. The black item on the seat back is a cushion.
The headrest cover is embroidered with the “F” for First Class.
View After Takeoff
This is the view over Tokyo from the window right after takeoff.
In-flight Meal
This is the in-flight meal. JAL’s First Class meals are always very luxurious.
- • Rice (Kumano rice)
- • (Front plate) Roast beef, rolled simmered vegetables, meatball, etc.
- • (Back plate) Simmered bamboo shoots, warabi (bracken), and hanpen
- • (Dessert) “Kin no Honnoji Manjū,” a famous sweet from Wakayama, etc.
Arrival in Osaka
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Night View of Osaka
We were approaching the skies over Osaka.
Arrival at Itami Airport
We arrived at Itami Airport.
At the time, an ANA Boeing 737-500 was parked on the apron. The dolphin painted on the engine nacelle earned it the nickname “Super Dolphin.” It was still in service in March 2019. The aircraft made its final flight in June 2020.
