Boarding Gate for the Event

This is the boarding gate for ANA’s in-flight meal restaurant event “Restaurant FLYING HONU.”

Boarding Pass and Pamphlets

These are the boarding pass and other items I received during the initial check-in process.

Hula Dance

ANA staff welcomed us with a hula dance before boarding.

Finnair

We took a bus to the aircraft used as the restaurant. On the way, we saw a plane from Finnair, the national airline of Finland, parked on the apron.

VietJet

This is another aircraft we saw on the apron while riding the bus.

It’s VietJet Air, a low-cost airline from Vietnam.

A380 — Aircraft No. 3

From the bus, we could see ANA’s Airbus A380, aircraft No. 3. It features the orange sea turtle livery.

The No. 3 aircraft had just been delivered to ANA on October 13, 2021, about three months earlier, so it still looked very new.

A380 — Aircraft No. 1

This is ANA’s Airbus A380 aircraft No. 1, seen from the bus.

Bus Arrival

We got off the bus. The weather was wonderful that day.

The sky was a beautiful clear blue.

Aircraft for the Tour

This is the front section of Aircraft No. 1. Aircraft No. 1 is used for the cabin tour.

Start of the Tour

Since this is a tour of the aircraft, we begin by entering the economy class section on the first floor.

Galley Decoration

This decoration was placed in the economy class galley.

Economy Class Seats

The entire first floor from front to back is economy class.

There are two aisles, and the seat layout is 3-4-3.

The window seats are light gray, while the center seats are dark blue. Using lighter colors on the outer seats helps make the cabin feel more spacious.

Economy Class Seats

This is the central section at the front of the first-floor economy class.

The headrests are the same type as those in Premium Economy and can be adjusted up, down, left, and right.

Economy Class Refrigerator

This is the refrigerator located in the economy class galley.

Galley Decoration

Another galley decoration.

It says “HONU (Hawaiian for sea turtle) January 16, 2022.”

Couch Seats (1)

The rear-most rows 71–76 in economy class are couch seats.

The leg rest can be raised to the same height as the seat, making it easier for small children to lie down, and even adults can lie flat by using multiple seats.

Bedding consists of First Class mattress sheets and Business Class pillows.

Couch Seats (2)

These are the couch seats. The leg rest with the red ribbon can be raised to align with the seat surface.

Galley Decoration

This is a vinyl miniature model of Aircraft No. 3 placed in the economy class galley.

Premium Economy Seats

We went upstairs to the second floor. These are the Premium Economy seats.

The screens are large, at 15.6 inches (just under 40 cm).

The Premium Economy layout is 2-3-2.

Premium Economy Table

This is the tray table for the Premium Economy seat. It is quite spacious and stable.

It can be slid forward and backward, which is convenient.

Galley and Lavatory at the Rear of the Second Floor

This is the galley and the lavatory doors at the very back of the second floor.

Business Class Seats

These are the Business Class seats.

The seat monitors are 18 inches (just under 46 cm).

The layout is 2-2-2, but arranged in a staggered configuration, allowing direct aisle access from every seat.

Business Class Table

This is the tray table and side table for the frontmost Business Class seat.

Galley Decoration

This is the galley decoration in the Business Class area.

Galley Cart Storage Space

This is the space for storing service carts inside the galley.

First Class Seat (1)

This is a First Class seat. First Class has eight seats at the very front of the second floor, arranged in a 1-2-2 layout. Each seat is box-shaped, and the door at the entrance can be closed for privacy.

First Class Seat (2)

This is a window-side seat in the second row of First Class.

The seat monitor is a large 32 inches (over 81 cm).

There is an ottoman where you can stretch out your legs.

First Class Center Seat

This is one of the center seats in First Class, not by the window. There is a divider between adjacent seats, providing privacy.

The seat becomes fully flat.

First Class Lavatory

This is the First Class lavatory. The lavatories on the second floor are equipped with bidet-style warm water washlets.

First Class Bar Counter

This is the First Class bar counter. It is also decorated.

Engine of Aircraft No. 1

This is the engine of Aircraft No. 1, which we toured.

A380 — Aircraft No. 3

Aircraft No. 3 was parked nearby.

During this event, Aircraft No. 3 was not used for the restaurant or the tour — it was on display only.

To Aircraft No. 2

After finishing the tour, we moved to Aircraft No. 2 of the ANA Airbus A380 (with the emerald green sea turtle livery), where we would enjoy the in-flight meal.

Boarding the Restaurant Aircraft

We boarded Aircraft No. 2, which serves as the restaurant, using the stair truck.

Side Table

I took a seat in Business Class. I placed the pamphlet and boarding pass on the large side table to my left.

Seat Amenities

Amenities, a blanket, and slippers were placed by the window.

Inside Business Class

This is the Business Class cabin. The seats are staggered one seat’s length forward and backward, and you can see the back side of the seat box in the row ahead on the left.

Menu

This is the meal menu. You can choose between Japanese and Western cuisine.

I chose the Western meal.

Drink Menu

This is the drink menu.

Amuse-bouche and Champagne

Amuse-bouche and champagne.

Appetizer

Western-style appetizer.

Bread

I also had bread such as baguette.

Main Dish

The main meat dish.

I had red wine with it.

Dessert and Cheese

Dessert and cheese plate.

The meal was delicious. I was very happy.

After-meal Lighting

After the meal, the cabin lighting changed to rainbow colors.

In the back, you can see T-shirts from Hawaii’s ABC Stores and model surfboards on display. I hope we can soon fly to Hawaii on this aircraft.

Send-off

After leaving the in-flight meal restaurant aircraft and returning to the terminal by bus, the three sea turtles were there to see us off.