Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I remember when your mobile phone was just a phone and a rudimentary texting device. While it might have included a camera, the pictures it took were only good enough…
Category: Pictures
JAL to roll out new amenity kits designed by ETRO and Tatsumura Textile
JAL to discontinue complimentary personal massage service at its lounges from October 1 2017
JAL introduces new Airweave comforter on international First Class
JAL updates business class amenity kit designs
New First Class Amenity Kits by Porsche Design
New JAL First Class amenity kits by Porsche Design. Image by Japan Airlines. |
Japan Airlines will roll out brand new First Class amenity kits by Porsche Design from March 28 2017. The new kits will come in 2 different colors with red one being offered on outbound flights with the grey one being offered on inbound ones.
The new kits will be available on all JAL international First Class flights, which includes routes between Tokyo and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and Paris. JAL has added hand & body cream together with facial spray from Porsche Design to the amenity kit contents. Currently cosmetic products from Shiseido and Clé de Peau Beauté are offered separately for male and female passengers respectively. JAL will continue to offer them with these new amenity kits.
Special Porsche Design pajamas. Image by Japan Airlines. |
Other than the new amenity kits, JAL will also provide a special pajamas by Porsche Design to its First Class customers for the first 3 months.
Source: JAL Press Release (Japanese, English)
Read MoreMy Quick iPhone 7 Plus Review
Wondering if it’s worth it to upgrade to the iPhone 7 Plus? Here are my quick thoughts so far after about a month with the phone.
The post My Quick iPhone 7 Plus Review appeared first on Pizza In Motion.
SWISS First Class A330-300: Zurich to Dubai
Written by Bart Lapers @ bart.la
Early October, I flew Swiss International Air Lines First Class on the A330-300 from Zurich to Dubai. I used 62500 Miles & More miles and paid €208 in taxes & fees for my one-way flight. The price of a revenue ticket for…
Qatar Airways First Class Lounge Al Safwa Doha pictures!
Written by Bart Lapers @ bart.la
Today, the much anticipated Qatar Airways First Class Lounge Al Safwa opened at Doha Hamad International Airport. A friend of mine was traveling Qatar Airways First Class and had the opportunity to enjoy this amazing lounge on its opening day. Below are…
My favorite hotels in Bali
Written by Bart Lapers @ bart.la
AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Back in November, I flew Air Berlin and Etihad Airways Business Class to Jakarta. I reported extensively about my flight experiences with both airlines, but didn’t write yet about the hotels I enjoyed in Bali. First up is Ayana Resort…
My First Class Weekend
Written by Bart Lapers @ bart.la
Pic: Etihad Chauffeur service to London Heathrow Terminal 4 One weekend, three A380 First Class flights, a personal record! On my way to Canada, I flew Etihad Airways A380 First Class from London to Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways A380 First Class from Doha to London and…
JAL to enhance lounge service at Kansai and Aomori airports
JAL to collaborate with MOS BURGER for the 5th time
AIR MOS BURGER★JAL SPECIAL. Image by Japan Airlines. |
Japan Airlines (JAL) will once again collaborate with Japanese burger chain MOS BURGER in its latest installment of the popular AIR SERIES, a special Economy Class and Premium Economy inflight meal which JAL collaborate with well-know restaurants and food chains. This will mark the 5th collaborate with MOS BURGER and JAL says this should be the most popular and classic hamburger since MOS BURGER was founded!
AIR MOS BURGER★JAL SPECIAL. Image by Japan Airlines. |
So what so special about this AIR MOS BURGER★JAL SPECIAL burger? According to JAL, the meat sauce alone is a result of hundreds of trial and errors. It has to find a way to pack the sauce for inflight serving and maintain the distinctive spiciness of this chicken and pork bone based tomato sauce made with red wine. On top of the tomatoes and diced onion are the same high quality ones used in MOS BURGER stores produced by its farmers who minimize the use of pesticides and fertilizers. According to JAL, the acidity of the tomato and crunchiness of the onions are a complete harmony with the spicy meat sauce.
AIR MOS BURGER★JAL SPECIAL eating instructions. Image by Japan Airlines. |
And of course, it won’t be an AIR SERIES dish without the JAL original packaging and fun eating instructions. As indicated above, you will be able to make your own burger the way you like it! First you open the wrapping and remove the separates between the buns and meat patty. Then you can add the mayo and onion as you like. After that is the meat sauce. Finally put the tomato on top and you are done!
This AIR MOS BURGER★JAL SPECIAL will be available as the second meal in Economy and Premium Economy classes on select long-haul flights departing from Japan between March 1 and August 31 2015. So this is a longer 6 months cycle compared to the previous installments which usually last for 3 months only. And for the first time, JAL will introduce this on flights to Canada and Australia! Below are the complete list of eligible flights.
From March 1 2015
From Tokyo Narita to Los Angles (JL062), San Diego (JL066), Chicago (JL010), Boston (JL008), New York JFK (JL004, JL006), Frankfurt (JL407), Paris CDG (JL415), Helsinki (JL413), and Sydney (JL771)
From Tokyo Haneda to London Heathrow (JL043), Paris CDG (JL045)
From March 20 2015
From Osaka Kansai to Los Angles (JL060)
From June 1 2015
From Tokyo Narita to Vancouver (JL018)
A bit strange that Vancouver won’t get this until June. Let the speculation begin 😛
For more details, you can refer to JAL press release (Japanese, English)
Read MoreJAL to enhance inflight entertainment system from April 2015
Japan Airlines (JAL) will finally expand its inflight entertainment (IFE) offerings dubbed JAL Mooove! from April 2015.On top of the already announced JAL SKY Wi-Fi service expansion, JAL will add more hollywood and Japanese movies and dramas on its international flights equipped with the latest MAGIC-V and MAGIC-VI systems. On domestic flights, JAL will also expand its Wi-Fi video service to offer up to 10 video streaming programs from April 2015. This is most likely a response to the recent IFE enhancement announced by All Nippon Airways (ANA).
April 2015 video programs on JAL international flights. Image by Japan Airlines. |
March 2015 video programs on JAL international flights. Image by Japan Airlines. |
So exactly how much more contents we can expect? Unlike ANA’s announcement, JAL did not provide concrete numbers in this announcement. But below are the breakdowns of video contents for March and April 2015.
Below are the numbers for March 2015
– 38 movies (20 English, 13 Japanese, 2 Chinese, 2 Korean, 1 Hindi)
– 22 videos/episodes of TV dramas (3 English, 18 Japanese, 1 Chinese)
Compared to April 2015
– 44 movies (28 English, 11 Japanese, 2 Chinese, 2 Korean, 1 Hindi)
– 37 videos/episodes of TV dramas (8 English, 29 Japanese)
So the upgrade isn’t such big one unless you are into Japanese dramas (without subtitles?). In fact, even in the press release, JAL only emphasizes RYOMADEN — The Legend: Summarized”, a NHK Taiga drama (Japanese history drama) and all 2013 episodes of “Doctor-X”, TV Asahi popular drama as the new additions. Also I assume JAL will continue to provide 50 audio channels as there’s no announcement on such enhancement. And SKY MANGA will continue to be offered on 787s only.
So how does this compared to the enhanced IFE on ANA? ANA’s enhanced system has
– 52 movie channels
– 142 video channels
– 148 audio channels
And ANA offers contents in 13 languages! So this is a nice enhancement but hardly the answer to ANA’s much better IFE system. The enhancement is still gear towards Japanese passengers. JAL will continue to only offer a single episode of Western TV dramas as oppose to an entire season of the show. Not sure if this is a limitation of the Thales entertainment system JAL has on its plane but there are quite a bit of catching up JAL has to do if it wants to compete with ANA on its IFE offering. OK its JAL SKY Wi-Fi is much better but not everyone wants to pay for those Wi-Fi!
For more info, you can refer to JAL press release (Japanese, English)
Read MoreJAL further enhances Business Class meal service from March 1 2014
JAL First Class menu designed by Chef Naoki Uchiyama: US Prime Beef Fillet with Black Truffle Sauce. Image by Japan Airlines. |
Japan Airlines (JAL) first rolled out the exclusive restaurant in the sky dubbed “JAL BEDD SKY AUBERGE” back in January 2013 to offer high quality inflight meals on flights to various destinations. From March 1 2015, JAL will further enhance its JAL BEDD SKY AUBERGE dining experience for those traveling from Los Angeles and Chicago, and those traveling on red-eye flights.
Enhanced Western Menu from on Flights Departing from Chicago and Los Angeles
JAL Spring 2015 First Class menu from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Image by Japan Airlines. |
JAL Business Class menu designed by Chef Naoki Uchiyama: Corn Fed US Prime Beef with Madeira Sauce. Image by Japan Airlines. |
JAL Business Class menu designed by Chef Naoki Uchiyama: Sautéed Chilean Sea-bass & Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi with Green Pea Sauce. Image by Japan Airlines. |
JAL Spring 2015 Business Class menu from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Image by Japan Airlines. |
Smoothie on Red-Eye Flights
Froosh will be offered in Business Class on flights from Tokyo Haneda to San Francisco (JL002), Honolulu (JL080), Ho Chi Minh City (JL079), Bangkok (JL033), Singapore (JL035), and flight from San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda (JL001) and flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo Haneda (JL070).
Annual Japanese Sake Refresh
Japanese Sake offered in JAL First Class. Image by Japan Airlines. |
Japanese Sake offered in JAL Business Class. Image by Japan Airlines. |