Japan Airlines vs LATAM Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Japan Airlines | LATAM Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Sky Suite III with Privacy Doors | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 23 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Oneworld | Oneworld |
| IATA | JL | LA |
| Hubs | Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) | Santiago (SCL), São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) |
Japan Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Sky Suite offers excellent privacy
- + Outstanding Japanese service
- + Premium lounges with dining
- − Premium pricing
- − Some older 787 cabins without doors
- − Limited US destinations
LATAM Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern all-widebody long-haul fleet
- + Strong South American network
- + Competitive pricing to Latin America
- − Limited lounge network outside hubs
- − No seat doors or suites
The verdict
Japan Airlines takes the edge with a 9/10 rating compared to 7/10 for LATAM Airlines. Japan Airlines stands out with its Sky Suite III with Privacy Doors, while LATAM Airlines offers Lie-flat. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.