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Feb 13 Boeing 787

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First Class Seats available on the Boeing 787

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Business Class Seats available on the Boeing 787

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Reward Flying 787 Trip Reports

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Etihad B787-9 First Class IAD-AUH

Ever since my first Etihad experience in the “Apartment” I’ve wanted to fly sitting backwards in first class on their 787.

Singapore Airlines B787-10 Business Class BKK-SIN

This would be my third attempt to fly Singapore Airlines new 787-10. Spoiler alert: fantastic aircraft, unforced error by SQ for avgeeks who love the 787 windows.

British Airways B787-9 First Class LHR-LAX

For years the bloggers would post British Airlines First Class was the best Business Class in the skies. Well they certainly weren’t on this flight. British Airways 787 in First Class for this blogger any day.

American Airlines 787-8 Business Class ORD-LHR

So now I would be on a 787-9 with Super Diamond seats, probably my favorite J class seat. It killed my try different things plan but a 787 with a great seat was nothing to pout about.

EVA Air B787-9 Business Class HKG-TPE

Sure it’s only a little over an hour flight so you don’t get the full treatment, but I must say the treatment on an Asian airline for an hour flight is far different from the treatment on an hour long US Domestic flight.

ANA B787-9 Business Class HND-HKG

Having flown ANA’s 787 with their regional recliner seat, as well as their 777 with the staggered business class seat, I was anxious to try the newer staggered seat for the 787-9 series.

United Airlines B787-10 "Inaugural" Polaris Business Class LAX-EWR

On October 1st, 2018 United announced the inaugural flight of their new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Without much contemplation I decided I wanted to be on this flight.

American Airlines B787-9 Business Class DFW-LAX

The 30 Super Diamond business class seats are all located in the front cabin before door 2.

American Airlines B787-8 Business Class ORD-DFW

Nevertheless I’ve wanted to experience the 2 787 models that American flies. This gave me the opportunity to “kill two birds” with one 25,000 saver award ticket.

Qantas B787-9 Business Class BNE-MEL

I traded a day in Brisbane for 120 minutes on Qantas’ new 787-9 just to experience this well publicized aircraft. I’m glad I did.

Air New Zealand B787-9 Business Class SYD-AKL

Finally it was off to Gate 60, just 2 minutes downstairs from the lounge where I met Chip. Chip was standing right in the middle of the boarding area where...

Virgin Atlantic B787-9 Business Class DEL-LHR

It's always important to leave on a positive note, pajamas in business class.

Japan Airlines B787-8 Business Class NRT-DEL

Tokyo to New Delhi was a day flight, meaning eat and watch movies, so the question I pondered was if this flight would be up to the task.

Japan Airlines B787-8 NRT-HKG Business Class

A highlight of connecting through Narita on a Japan Airlines flight in premium class is being able to visit the Sakura Lounge.

Japan Airlines B787-8 Sky Suite Business Class DFW-NRT

Fortunately my stomach chose to be hungry this day. It picked the right day to do that. So a few hours after this incredible meal I decided to have another look.

Air New Zealand B787-9 Business Class AKL-SYD

Yes I was hoping for the first Air New Zealand all black 787, but if not getting it was the biggest disappointment then this was a great flight. Besides, you can't see the outside of the plane from the inside!

Air Canada B787-9 Business Class HND-YYZ

I admit being very excited to fly on a 787 for an extended period. I wanted to see how the lower pressurization in the 787 cabin affected me.

ANA B787-8 Business Class GMP-HND

While Icheon Airport in Seoul gets all the accolades, their regional airport Gimpo, is amazing as well. Easy to get to with using the subway you walk underground from the subway station to the airport. The terminal itself is fairly small. Typical for a major city’s second regional airport. It’s brand new and empty.

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Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Starlux A350-900 Business Class NRT-TPE

Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

About the time Korean Air award space became available the news of Starlux flying to a couple Asian destinations in preparation for their A350 service to Los Angeles was announced. Tokyo was one of them. Could I make it work?

Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Japan Airlines B777-300 First Class LAX-HND

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

I love Japan Airlines. While they probably aren’t the absolute best at everything, they consistently excel in all aspects from the time you reach the airport until the time you exit the aircraft.

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Etihad B787-9 First Class IAD-AUH

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Ever since my first Etihad experience in the “Apartment” I’ve wanted to fly sitting backwards in first class on their 787.

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

JetBlue A321-neo Regional Business Class LAX-JFK

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

Jetblue, American, United and Delta transcons were all attempted during Covid. This one ended up being a go, transcon on B6 from LAX-NYC flying their new A321-neo with Mint Studio seating. It was a great way to get back in the reward flying air.

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

SAS A350-9 Business Class CPH-ORD

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

When SAS announced their initial A350 route and it was Chicago, I immediately searched for reward flights

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

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Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Japan Airlines B777-300 First Class LAX-HND

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

I love Japan Airlines. While they probably aren’t the absolute best at everything, they consistently excel in all aspects from the time you reach the airport until the time you exit the aircraft.

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2023

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Etihad B787-9 First Class IAD-AUH

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Ever since my first Etihad experience in the “Apartment” I’ve wanted to fly sitting backwards in first class on their 787.

Airline/Etihad, Aircraft/B787, Y2022

Airline/Lufthansa, Aircraft/A340, Y2020

Lufthansa A340-600 First Class ORD-MUC

Airline/Lufthansa, Aircraft/A340, Y2020

I had originally booked United to go east hoping for Lufthansa to release space on the 747. Instead to my bucket list delight a seat on the A340 in first was released just in time.

Airline/Lufthansa, Aircraft/A340, Y2020

Airline/ANA, Aircraft/B777, Y2020

ANA B777-300 First Class "The Suite" LHR-HND

Airline/ANA, Aircraft/B777, Y2020

I’ll start by saying, it will be difficult for any trip to be better than this experience on ANA’s new first class called “The Suite”.

Airline/ANA, Aircraft/B777, Y2020

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2019

Japan Airlines B777-300 First Class NRT-ORD

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2019

After a quick breakfast at the Hilton Narita it was off to the airport for one of the best first class experiences you can have, Japan Airlines.

Airline/JAL, Aircraft/B777, Y2019

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Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Starlux A350-900 Business Class NRT-TPE

Airline/Starlux, Aircraft/A350, Y2023

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

JetBlue A321-neo Regional Business Class LAX-JFK

Y2022, Aircraft/A320, Airline/Jetblue

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

SAS A350-9 Business Class CPH-ORD

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

When SAS announced their initial A350 route and it was Chicago, I immediately searched for reward flights

Airline/SAS, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

Airline/Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

Virgin Atlantic A350-1K Business Class JFK-LHR

Airline/Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

The 3rd leg of 4 to rate who has the best trans Atlantic A350 service. This on Virgin Atlantic’s new A350-1K with a new (for them) business class seat.

Airline/Virgin Atlantic, Aircraft/A350, Y2020

Airline/Delta, Aircraft/A220, Y2020

Delta A220-100 First Class DTW-JFK

Airline/Delta, Aircraft/A220, Y2020

My first ride on the new A220. The verdict is?

Airline/Delta, Aircraft/A220, Y2020

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ORD United Polaris / MUC Lufthansa First Class

A dual review of two excellent lounges in ORD and MUC, United Polaris and Lufthansa First Class.

LHR Singapore First Class Lounge

ANA uses the Singapore Lounge in London which has both First and Business class lounges. My takeaway was the London first class lounge is better than the Singapore Private Room.