About this flight
This is a flight review of JAL from Brussels to Haneda via London Heathrow.
For the Brussels to London Heathrow segment, I took a codeshare flight operated by British Airways, and from London Heathrow to Haneda I flew on a JAL-operated flight.
JAL’s Premium Economy Class was very comfortable, not only in terms of the seat itself but also with the meals and drinks, which were highly satisfying.
Since I had several hours of transit time in London, I was able to take advantage of my oneworld Emerald status and enjoyed the First Class Lounge of Cathay Pacific Airways, a oneworld alliance member.
At Brussels Airport
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Galleries Lounge ①: Bar Counter
As a oneworld Emerald member, I was able to access the British Airways Galleries Lounge at Brussels Airport regardless of my travel class—even though I was flying in Economy Class for this segment.
Galleries Lounge ②: Bar Counter
The spacious lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Departure Gate
From here, I boarded a flight to London Heathrow Airport to connect to my onward JAL flight bound for Haneda.
Codeshare Flight
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Airplane Door
The flight from Brussels Airport to London Heathrow takes about 60 minutes.
Inside the Cabin
An in-flight sales brochure featuring meals produced by Marks & Spencer (M&S) was provided.
Airplane Window
The weather was fine that day, offering beautiful views of the scenery below.
View of London
The cityscape of London came into clear view.
Landing at Heathrow
We landed at London Heathrow Airport.
Transit at
Heathrow Airport
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Transit at Heathrow ①: Terminal 5
The flight from Brussels arrived at Terminal 5. From there, I needed to transfer to Terminal 3, which is used by JAL flights.
Transit at Heathrow ②: Bus Stop
Transfer from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 is done by bus.
First Class Lounge
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Lounge Entrance
As a oneworld Emerald member, I can access First Class lounges of oneworld alliance airlines regardless of my travel class (with a few exceptions). At Heathrow Terminal 3, options include the lounges of British Airways, Qantas Airways, and Cathay Pacific Airways. For this visit, I chose to use the Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge.
Inside the Lounge
It was a very comfortable space, divided into several different sections.
Bar Counter ①: Overall View
A wide selection of both soft drinks and alcoholic beverages was available.
Bar Counter ②: Champagne Bar
Several champagne labels were also offered.
Buffet Counter
In addition to a self-service buffet with food and drinks, there was also a dining room where staff served freshly prepared dishes.
Food and Drinks at the Lounge
I enjoyed a variety of snacks and sandwiches, along with champagne and red wine.
Evening View of the Lounge
Before I knew it, several hours had passed, and the time for my flight was approaching.
Before Boarding
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Departure Gate
It was finally time to board my return flight to Japan.
Onboard
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Premium Economy Seat Overview
The seat pitch offered plenty of legroom, making it very comfortable. The gray pouch contained a toothbrush, earplugs, a mask, and other amenities.
Premium Economy Cabin Interior
The predominantly black interior design created a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Dinner
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Pre-meal Drinks
For the pre-meal drinks, I enjoyed champagne, shochu, and Perrier, served with some light snacks.
Dinner Plate
The main dish was a cutlet, accompanied by ham, salad, udon noodles, fruit, and miso soup.
Ice Cream
Dessert was ice cream.
Pre-arrival Meal
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Pre-arrival Meal Plate
The meal consisted of soboro rice, yogurt, and fruit. We were now approaching Japan.
