I wish I knew how to say "Free Upgrade" in Japan, cause that's what this was and it was nice.
But let's back up a little so I can give a bit more of the story...
I was headed back to Japan, and going via JAL again, the San Diego to Tokyo direct flight. This time, unlike the last flight a few weeks ago, the Dreamliner was back in service, bigger, better plane than the previous one. And, it was JAL, so everything is awesome and the attentants are nice and helpful and everything is just, well, Japanesey. I like. And so, I got upgraded, for free, at the check-in counter. Not sure why or how, but I did. It looked like coach was oversold and they needed to move me up to make room for other paying passengers, and business class was only about half full. Man, I hope this happens on the way back, cause this shit was awesome!
Let's start with the comfort
Fully adjustable seat, folding all the way down to a bed
Both were really delicious
I also had a truffle a bit later
But let's back up a little so I can give a bit more of the story...
I was headed back to Japan, and going via JAL again, the San Diego to Tokyo direct flight. This time, unlike the last flight a few weeks ago, the Dreamliner was back in service, bigger, better plane than the previous one. And, it was JAL, so everything is awesome and the attentants are nice and helpful and everything is just, well, Japanesey. I like. And so, I got upgraded, for free, at the check-in counter. Not sure why or how, but I did. It looked like coach was oversold and they needed to move me up to make room for other paying passengers, and business class was only about half full. Man, I hope this happens on the way back, cause this shit was awesome!
Let's start with the comfort
Fully adjustable seat, folding all the way down to a bed
Nice suede slippers
Cardigan and Bose headset to use for the flight
Loaner cardigans??? Was kinda weird, but hey, comfort is comfort
Warm towel for my face
No window shades. You simply touch a button and the windows darken
???? I was like, how does that work ????
Yes, please bring me the drink cart
Amuse-Bouche
Carrot puree with sea urchin and bread sticks
and
Potato salad with chicken teriyaki
Both were really delicious
Specialty cocktail for this route (SD to Tokyo)
"Michizane"
Plum wine and gin mixed with lime juice
Was really good
For dinner I selected the Japanese dinner.
Rather than explain what was what, small bites of many things, here's the program so you know the players:
Before
And after
It also came with braised beef, rice, miso soup
a little tea to wash it down
Coconut pudding
Mid-flight I enjoyed a cheese plate and some wine
I also had a truffle a bit later
JAL is great
Business class (free upgrade) is great
Traveling is great
See the world, eat food
DVA
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