Airline Comparison
ANA vs JAL
Two Japanese flagship carriers with very different cabin philosophies. ANA leads on seat (The Room), JAL on long-haul consistency.
Side-by-side
Detailed comparison
| Attribute | ANA | JAL |
|---|---|---|
| Latest seat | The Room — 1-1-1 layout, private | Sky Suite III — herringbone |
| Seat width | 27 inches (widest in class) | 20 inches |
| Service | Japanese hospitality | Japanese hospitality |
| Catering | Kaiseki + Western options | Kaiseki + Western options |
| Hub | Tokyo HND/NRT | Tokyo HND/NRT |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | oneworld |
Verdict
Our bottom line
ANA The Room is arguably the widest business class seat in the sky and is a genuinely differentiated product. JAL Sky Suite III is excellent but narrower. Pick ANA for the seat, JAL for oneworld integration.
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