# ANA vs Japan Airlines: First Class compared

> Both are superb — this is Japanese omotenashi service either way. ANA's 'The Suite' has the bigger, more dramatic hardware with a 4K monitor; JAL counters with its new A350-1000 First, arguably the quietest, most polished ride to Tokyo. Fares are usually within a few hundred dollars; schedule and departure city decide it.

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## Where ANA wins

- 'The Suite' is one of the widest First seats flying, with a 43-inch 4K screen
- Hibiki 30 and a sake list curated like a Ginza bar
- Strong schedule coverage from JFK and both Tokyo airports

## Where Japan Airlines wins

- New A350-1000 First: whisper-quiet cabin, headphone-free speaker audio
- Bedding by Airweave and arguably the best Japanese meal service aloft
- Frequently the slightly softer negotiated fare of the two

## Side by side

| | ANA | Japan Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ANA First Class — The Suite | Japan Airlines First Class |
| Aircraft | Boeing 777-300ER | Airbus A350-1000 |
| Hub | Tokyo (HND) | Tokyo (HND) |
| Typical published fare | $14,000–$22,000 round trip | $13,000–$20,000 round trip |

## Verdict

Choosing between ANA and JAL First is choosing between two interpretations of the same philosophy: service as quiet anticipation. ANA's Suite is the engineering statement — a room-like enclosure with the largest screen in the sky and a whisky cabinet that justifies the fare by itself. JAL's answer on the A350-1000 is subtler: less visual drama, more acoustic and tactile perfection, down to speakers built into the headrest so you never wear headphones.

Both carriers price U.S.–Tokyo First in the same band, and both release negotiated space our desk can access. The practical tiebreakers are which Tokyo airport suits you — Haneda's proximity to the city matters after a 13-hour flight — and which departure schedule protects your connections. It is the rare comparison with no wrong answer.