Inside the ANA First Class experience
ANA introduced The Suite quietly, which is very ANA, and promptly built one of the world's finest First Class products. Eight suites line the nose of the 777-300ER, each behind tall doors, finished in dark woods and paper-screen-inspired panels that nod to a Japanese study. The 43-inch 4K monitor was the largest in the sky at launch, and the seat itself is enormous: a broad, square armchair that becomes one of the widest beds in First Class, dressed with Nishikawa bedding.
Dining is a genuine choice of cuisines rather than a token gesture. The Japanese menu is a proper multi-course kaiseki, seasonal small plates, grilled fish, rice and miso finished precisely, while the international menu runs to caviar and wagyu. The sake list is curated with the devotion other carriers reserve for Champagne, featuring limited-production junmai daiginjo alongside Krug. Service follows omotenashi principles: anticipatory, unobtrusive, flawlessly timed. Crew appear the moment a glass empties and vanish just as smoothly.
For US travelers, The Suite flies Tokyo Haneda routes from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other gateways, positioning ANA as the benchmark for reaching Japan and connecting across Asia. Availability is famously tight, this cabin has one of the most loyal followings in premium travel.
Cabin highlights
- Fully enclosed suites
- Tall doors and high walls create genuine rooms, styled with dark wood tones and Japanese-screen detailing across an intimate eight-suite cabin.
- 43-inch 4K monitor
- Among the largest screens in any First Class, paired with Sony noise-cancelling headphones and a full media library.
- Kaiseki dining
- A true multi-course Japanese kaiseki alternative to the Western menu, with seasonal ingredients and presentation worthy of a Tokyo ryotei.
- Serious sake program
- Limited-production junmai daiginjo and rare regional bottlings curated as carefully as the Krug that anchors the Champagne list.
- One of the widest beds flying
- The square-shouldered seat converts to an exceptionally wide flat bed with Nishikawa mattress pads and duvets for real sleep.
How much is ANA First Class, The Suite?
ANA publishes First in the $14,000–$22,000 band from the US. Because ANA and JAL fight for the same premium Tokyo traffic, this is one of the most negotiable First markets in the world, specialist fares regularly land 40%+ below published, with The Suite commanding a premium over the older cabin. Through-fares to Southeast Asia via Haneda often add little.
| Route (round trip) | Published fare | Negotiated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) → Tokyo | from ~$8,000 | |
| New York (JFK) → Tokyo | from ~$8,500 |
Indicative fares sampled September 2026, per person including taxes. Negotiated fares are capacity-controlled and move daily, call +1 (855) 490-4330 for live pricing on your dates.
ANA First Class routes & aircraft from the U.S.
| Route | Aircraft | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) → Tokyo Haneda | 777-300ER (The Suite) | ANA's newest First, 43-inch monitors and near-total privacy; arguably the most private cabin in the sky. |
| Los Angeles (LAX) / San Francisco (SFO) → Tokyo Haneda | 777-300ER | Head-to-head with JAL on the same corridor, competition keeps negotiated fares sharp both ways. |
| Chicago (ORD) → Tokyo Haneda | 777-300ER | Cabin type varies by frame, confirm whether The Suite or the classic First square is flying your date. |
Aircraft assignments shift seasonally, a specialist confirms the exact cabin flying your dates before you book.
On the ground
At Tokyo Haneda, ANA First passengers use dedicated check-in, priority security, and the ANA Suite Lounge with à la carte dining, a noodle bar, and shower suites. In the US, ANA operates its own lounges at key gateways and provides Star Alliance First access elsewhere, with escorted priority handling at check-in. Connections through Haneda are engineered with Japanese punctuality, tight on paper, effortless in practice, and arrival services include priority baggage that actually arrives first.
