About this flight
This is a flight review of my return journey from Hawaii, flying from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Haneda on ANA Business Class.
At JFK Airport, I used the British Airways (BA) lounge. Although ANA belongs to Star Alliance and BA to oneworld, both airlines were operating out of Terminal 7 at the time, so ANA passengers had access to the BA lounge. It was a very comfortable lounge.
The ANA Boeing 777-300ER I boarded this time was equipped with ANA’s newest Business Class seats, featuring wider seating and doors that create a private suite-style space. To maximize cabin space, the seats are arranged in alternating forward- and rear-facing rows. For the experience, I deliberately chose a rear-facing seat.
For the in-flight meals, I enjoyed steak as my main course, and later had snacks such as Japanese curry rice and ramen.
Table of Contents
JFK Airport
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To the ANA Check-in Counter
At John F. Kennedy International Airport, ANA operates from Terminal 7. There was a sign pointing toward the ANA check-in counter.
Check-in Counter (1)
This is the ANA check-in counter area at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Check-in Counter (2)
The electronic display board at the check-in counter.
BA Lounge
At John F. Kennedy International Airport, ANA passengers can use British Airways’ “Terrace Lounge,” since both airlines operated from Terminal 7. This is a view of one corner of the lounge, with flavored water and fruit visible in the front.
Departure Information
The departure information display.
The ANA flight to Haneda, departing at 15:30, did not appear to have any delay.
Aircraft
After leaving the lounge, I took this photo of the Boeing 777-300ER at the boarding gate. An Alaska Airlines aircraft can also be seen next to it.
Boarding Information Board
This is the boarding information display.
Lounge
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Drink Corner (1)
The drink corner. At the front, there are juices such as orange juice, tomato juice, and cranberry juice.
In the back, alcoholic beverages are available.
Drink Corner (2)
The front section of the drink corner.
Wine Cooler
A close-up of the wine cooler. Inside are white wines and sparkling wines.
Drink Corner
The drink corner.
- Soft drink refrigerator under the counter
- Hot water machine at the back of the counter
Potato chips and cookies are also available.
Food Corner (1)
The food corner.
- (Right side) Salad bar: cucumber, tomato, corn, cabbage, salad chicken, boiled eggs, carrots
- (Left side) Hot dishes: penne, grilled vegetables, hot chicken dishes, etc.
Food Corner (2)
A close-up of the hot dishes.
- • Left: Penne with ground meat in tomato sauce
- • Center: Grilled vegetables
- • Right: Cheese-filled pancakes
Hard Liquor
This is the hard liquor corner, with liqueurs and whiskeys.
Meals I Had
The various foods I enjoyed.
- • Potato chips (salt and barbecue flavor)
- • Minestrone soup
- • Penne with ground meat in tomato sauce
- • Grilled vegetables
- • Cheese-filled pancakes
- • Vegetable salad
In-flight Seat
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Business Class Seat (1)
This is the Business Class seat on this flight. It’s ANA’s newest Business Class seat, with a much wider design—very spacious indeed.
However, the seats are arranged alternately facing forward and backward relative to the direction of travel. Since I had never sat in a rear-facing seat before, I deliberately chose one for the experience.
Business Class Seat (2)
This photo shows my own seat after I settled in.
There’s a cardigan placed on the table, which gives you an idea of just how spacious the seating area is.
Business Class Cabin
A view of the surrounding Business Class seats. Even in Business Class, these are private suite-style seats with doors.
Forward-facing and rear-facing seats are arranged alternately, divided by partitions with doors. In addition to a lap belt, rear-facing seats are also equipped with a shoulder belt to prevent passengers from leaning forward during takeoff.
Overview of Business Class
This is the overall view of the Business Class section.
The seats are notably wide, designed to prioritize passenger comfort and spaciousness.
Rear-facing Seat Cushion
This is one of the rear-facing seats.
The cushion is tilted slightly upward at the front compared to the backrest, which prevents you from sliding forward during takeoff.
Welcome Drink
The sparkling wine served as my welcome drink.
The pink bag is the amenity kit provided to Business Class passengers. The color changes depending on the season.
Sparkling Wine
A shot of my sparkling wine on the side table, with the neighboring seat in the background.
Documents for Entry
These are the documents placed on the side table after takeoff. Due to COVID-19, the number of required documents increased.
- • Customs Declaration Form
- • COVID-related affidavit
- • PCR test certificate
- • Vaccination certificate, etc.
Rack Next to the Side Table
The rack next to the side table has a door, which opens to reveal a built-in mirror. Inside are compartments for small items, magazines, and more.
Electrical outlets are also located below.
Ginger Ale
A glass of ginger ale.
In-flight Meals
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Menu
The food and drink menu.
Champagne and Amuse-bouche
Champagne and amuse-bouche.
Appetizer
This is the Business Class appetizer. Bread was also served.
- • Prosciutto
- • Shrimp dish
- • Asparagus, etc.
Steak
The main dish: steak.
- (Side dishes)
- Oven-baked potatoes with cheese
- Sautéed broccoli
Cheese and Sweets After the Meal
Cheese and dried fruits served after the main dish.
The bag in the back contained a Japanese sweet similar to a manju.
Diet Cola and More
Diet cola, sparkling water, and the bag of manju-style sweets served after the meal.
Snacks
The snacks I had.
- • Japanese curry rice with fukujinzuke pickles
- • Ippudo miso ramen with butter
- • Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream
Arrival at Haneda
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Immigration Procedures
I arrived at Haneda.
At that time, COVID-19 restrictions were very strict, and entry required undergoing various tests including a PCR test. I ended up spending about four hours at the airport before I could enter, followed by a two-week home quarantine.
