You Trip Report

	DATE	FLIGHT NUMBER	SEAT	AIRCRAFT
02 Nov 23	JL 29	21H	787-9
CLASS	VIEWS	LANGUAGE	AUTHOR
Premium Economy	1281	English	jetsetpanda

Prologue:

We continue with my connection to HK after an overnight rest near HND airport.

I stayed at MyStays which proved to be a convenient and affordable location. The following morning I woke up early and stayed at the JL Sakura lounge for some time.

The airport was busy already and one of the agents directed me to self-check in.

However there was an error. It seems that they needed to verify my onward or return travel from Hong Kong and 2 agents took care of that quickly.

I made my way to the lounge.

Japanese airlines allow lounge access for Premium Eco pax (JL and NH).

Quick and effective welcome.

Lockers.

Great views.

It's very large with different sections.

Self serve area.

You can order a few dishes from the service counter. Kind of cafeteria style.

Japanese breakfast.

Small curry beef with pickles.

More self serve areas in the back.

Privacy booths.

After a while I decided to try the salad.

Tiramisu.

The gate area was well organized. Gate agents passed around with signs announcing the group number boarding.

Friendly greeting upon entering the aircraft.

Boarding was very orderly and soon I was in front of my assigned seat.

Thankfully no neighbor so I moved to the window.

View from window seat.

Crew making sure that the overhead bins are closed.

The Premium Economy cabin.

Taxiing out.

Take off.

Seat features.

A basic printed menu was provided and I opted for the chicken in miso braise.

If your economy class is so good then you can serve the same meals for Premium Econ.

Not bad.

Something to please the locals.

WC.

Landing.

Intercontinental Grand Stanford .

I have stayed at the IC before with family and we were always treated well. I was assigned a harbour view room which a magnificent view of the city's Central district.

The view.

Pool.

IC Club for afternoon tea and evening cocktail.

K11 Musea Mall. New development combining art and shopping.

========== Haneda Arpt (HND) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 10/10

Access and parking: 9/10

Services and activities: 10/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

========== Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge - Sky View ==========

Staff Service: 9/10

Entertainment: /10

Business Center: /10

Food: 8/10

Lounge Design: 9/10

Spa and Bathroom: 9/10

Wifi: 10/10

========== Japan Airlines - Airline ==========

Cabine comfort: 10/10

Crew: 10/10

Entertainment: /10

On-time performance: 9/10

Appetizer: 8/10

Starter: 0/10

Main Meal: 9/10

Main Meal-2: 0/10

Cheese: 0/10

Desserts: 9/10

Alcohols: 0/10

Mid-flight snack: 0/10

Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 0/10

========== Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10

Access and parking: 10/10

Services and activities: 10/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

Summary:

Another solid performance by JAL. It's a pleasure to fly with them and it's greatest asset is the staff.

10 Comments

Thomas — Dec 14,2023

Excellent my friend, I loved the bonus.
You haven't been to CX lounge ?
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jetsetpanda — Dec 15,2023

Hi Thomas,

I have visited the CX lounge @ HND in the past. On this flight I was only able to access the JL Sakura lounge because I was flying Premium Econ. I'm not Sapphire with Oneworld anymore.
Bibopaul — Dec 15,2023

Once again a great report Jetset^^
You can go to the lounge even in Y+ ? I didn't know.

HK is stunning^^
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jetsetpanda — Dec 15,2023

Salut Paul,

Only a few airlines provide access to lounges when flying Y+. As far as I know these are JAL, ANA and SAS (for intra-Europe flights at SK hubs. I don't know if u have access on partner lounges when flying from abroad.)

HK is mesmerizing if you view it from the right location. ;)
Casper — Dec 16,2023

So cool to read you amigo.
Another RTW tour by Panda.
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Vendredi13 — Dec 17,2023

Woof ! JetSet' !

They should have directed you directly to the counter instead of heading you to the self check-in^^
Sunny airport and beautiful view from the lounge. On board, enough space to feel comfortable.
The night view from your bedroom is gorgeous. You make me dream with this report, Adan.

Thanks, JetsetPanda for sharing this wonderfull report.
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Capoune — Dec 18,2023

Hi Adan!

Another great flight with JAL onboard this Dreamliner.
Nice lounge, meal, nice seat... what else???

Thank you for sharing with us
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Emile — Dec 31,2023

Great report as always.
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SERGE13 — Dec 15,2023

Excellent report. It is completed. Thank you
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jetsetpanda — Dec 15,2023

Thanks for your comments Serge.