A great business class experience may ultimately come down to a quick glass of champagne, a padded seat and a casual flick through the in flight entertainment before dozing off, but getting to that blissful point is where all the magic is.
ANA’s 787 Dreamliner business class experience offers fantastic comfort, inspired food and refined staff touches which make you feel welcomed from the moment “go”. When you add in the quiet cabin of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, it’s all very hard to argue with…
Check In + Lounge
I find ANA ground staff to be amongst the most professional and proficient in the business. There’s a level of respect and pride amongst staff which sets the right tone for any journey and all issues or questions seem to always be met with ease. Across the USA, Japan and Australia, the service was impressive.
Our travel documents were checked, destination confirmed, seat preferences locked in and within minutes we were on our way, with boarding passes in hand.
Think dimly lit, black and white rooms with lots of leather. They’re solid, and that’s fine – but save your excitement for the plane.
ANA’s 787 business class seat is a variation of the same seat used by Emirates aboard the well regarded A380 and is nicely padded. The cabin offers excellent options for solo travelers, those looking for extra privacy, couples and business people alike, with varied seating options in each row.
A great touch on this particular plane is the size of the entertainment screen. It’s massive, it’s HD and it’s more than you could ever need for some binge watching. If we could pick on ANA in one area however, it would be the lack of selection across back to back flights. You can only watch a handful of great movies a handful of times…
The duvet manages the correct balance between warm and comforting, but not so warm that you wake up in a metal [or in this case composite] tube with the hot sweats. A touch I found particularly useful, is that ANA offers aromatherapy “cards” which offer a variety of scents designed to help you sleep and relax. It’s a thing. You’d be amazed how effective they are. Also, I may have asked for a second pillow, and the crew most definitely obliged.
Food & Drinks
If you love Japanese food, you’ll be quite happy – if not curious. The “Kaiseki” option will lead to more food than you can eat, some of which you may not be able to name. If Japanese isn’t your thing, All Nippon’s “Connoisseurs” collection offers more regional dishes, curated by regional chefs from each destination.
Apparently, it’s generally a First Class wine, but ANA offers regular wine promotions where select bottles make the rounds. You can check your booze menus here too.
Service & Amenities
The seat’s comfy, the bed is spacious, the entertainment screen is huge and the food is both tasty and amusing, so the only potential for let down could derive from service. We say potential, because there just wasn’t one. Not once, over many segments.
Know this: the cabin crew are not going to give you the “tell me everything darling” and become your best friend approach you may find on American or British air carriers. It’s not how they are trained, nor would it be reflective of the wonderful Japanese culture they represent.
Things will be very formal, and if you appreciate precision, keep attention to detail and quiet demeanor, you’ll find it all outstanding. On all flights, it seemed as if crew members were doing cabin sweeps, looking out for passenger needs with almost chronographic precision.
Final Thoughts On ANA 787 Business Class
I’d book another ANA 787 Dreamliner Business Class ticket in a heartbeat. The business class seats are comfortable in virtually any position, the crews deliver exacting standards of service and the food and drink options are bountiful.
With the “dine anytime” ramen options, you could quite literally gain pounds [plural] on a flight. I’d love to see ANA invest in more varied content both new and old, but my desire to watch more movies on their planes is telling of just how good the All Nippon business class experience really is. It’s an A from this seat.
Does Boeing 787 8 have business class?
I had a solid business class flight on American's Boeing 787-8 from Los Angeles to Miami. Flying a wide body on a domestic flight is always a treat, especially when it also has an elevated soft product, including bedding, amenity kits, and improved catering.
Does ANA have a good business class?
Our Business Class seats offer world-class comfort and functionality. Depending on the aircraft, seats feature fully flat seats, doors for privacy, large LCD wide-screen monitors, closets for storage, and much more.
Does Boeing 787 have flat beds in business class?
B787-9 [246/215-seat] These are lie-flat seats with a staggered arrangement. All these seats have direct aisle access. * Aircraft and seat specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Is ANA All Nippon Airways good?
From economy to first class, ANA offers a top-notch experience. In economy, passengers get a better-than-average 34 inches of pitch, various movies and audio programs and surprisingly good food. ANA premium economy passengers get more-spacious seats and even airport lounge access.