ANA (All Nippon Airways) vs JAL Business Class Comparison
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | JAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Seat type | The Room Lie-flat Suite | Sky Suite III |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 24 inches | 23 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | Oneworld |
| IATA | NH | JL |
| Hubs | Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT) | Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) |
ANA (All Nippon Airways) — Pros & Cons
- + The Room suite offers a door and exceptional privacy
- + Outstanding Japanese-inspired cuisine
- + Impeccable service standards
- − Limited to transpacific and select European routes
- − The Room only on 777-300ER; 787 product is older
JAL — Pros & Cons
- + Sky Suite with doors
- + Exceptional Japanese service
- + Premium Sakura lounges
- − Premium pricing
- − Limited North American routes
- − Older 787 without doors
The verdict
Both ANA (All Nippon Airways) and JAL earn a 9/10 rating, making this a close call. ANA (All Nippon Airways) offers The Room Lie-flat Suite while JAL features Sky Suite III. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.