JAL 777-300ER back on Sydney route

[FF98]

Can't seem to see SYD-HND F both ways 1 year ahead? Previously in July could still see good availability

 

[sudoer]

Swaps to 789 with no F cabin from 2 Aug 2025.

Probably when they are anticipating retiring the 777s that are operating the route

 

[FF98]

bummer - is there any confirmation that JAL will use the A350 on these flights after? Or is it just 787 and J all the way from now on?

 

[Human]

bummer - is there any confirmation that JAL will use the A350 on these flights after? Or is it just 787 and J all the way from now on?

The A350-1000s are being delivered to JAL very slowly... the page below gets updated occasionally when new A350 routes get added. At this stage the next route in store for the A350 is HND-LHR. I would think that after that JAL will focus on North America, Europe and maybe Singapore for a few years before adding the A350 to Australia, but that's just my guess.

Airbus A350-1000 - JAPAN AIRLINES (JAL)

JAL Unveils Its New International Flagship A350-1000

www.jal.co.jp

 

[sudoer]

bummer - is there any confirmation that JAL will use the A350 on these flights after? Or is it just 787 and J all the way from now on?

No confirmation but hopefully the F demand they have seen this year encourages them to stick the A350 on in a few years once they have enough frames to cover NYC/LAX/LON/CDG.

Most SYD flights have been going out with 7 or 8 seats occupied from what I've seen on EF.

 

[elanshin]

Can't seem to see SYD-HND F both ways 1 year ahead? Previously in July could still see good availability

Swaps to 789 with no F cabin from 2 Aug 2025.

Probably when they are anticipating retiring the 777s that are operating the route

I'd imagine this is just them not being sure of their fleet schedule like before. Its much easier to load in 789 without F then add in the swap later than the other way around.

The A350-1000s are being delivered to JAL very slowly... the page below gets updated occasionally when new A350 routes get added. At this stage the next route in store for the A350 is HND-LHR. I would think that after that JAL will focus on North America, Europe and maybe Singapore for a few years before adding the A350 to Australia, but that's just my guess.

Airbus A350-1000 - JAPAN AIRLINES (JAL)

JAL Unveils Its New International Flagship A350-1000

www.jal.co.jp

I anticipate that we will eventually get the a35k. There's solid business and premium pax travel kn SYD - HND. As for when, that will see.

US still has ORD and LAX routes to replace their 777 and those have multiple 777s daily (to both NRT and HND). Even JFK still needs another frame to do both flights daily right now.

 

[CaptJCool]

No confirmation but hopefully the F demand they have seen this year encourages them to stick the A350 on in a few years once they have enough frames to cover NYC/LAX/LON/CDG.

Most SYD flights have been going out with 7 or 8 seats occupied from what I've seen on EF.

That’s an interesting question seeing the “promotional” like F fare I paid versus the ‘normal’ F price


I’d hazard a guess there’s the points brigade and upgrade brigade as well so just how that results in a “good yield” I figure time will tell.

 

[Himeno]

From the sound of your earlier post, it seems your crew didn't follow JL's usual service standards, which is a real shame. It definitely shouldn't take 5 minutes for a drink to be served, and I would say it's unusual for top-ups to not be proactively offered (although JL staff are more likely to ask for permission to top-up your drink, rather than EK style constant refills)

The most annoying thing I've had with JL service more recently is that prior to covid, you could order drinks and snacks outside the meal service via the IFE system. No need to use the call button and wait for someone to come and take the order.
On recent flights, while the option is still in the IFE system, it's been disabled.

 

[MELso]

F resumes 2 September 2025. Phew...

 

[FF98]

F resumes 2 September 2025. Phew...

Seems like JAL has been monitoring our forum activity

 

[AIRwin]

F resumes 2 September 2025. Phew...

JLo and behold!

 

[CaptJCool]

It would appear the bottle has changed colour and the price has roughly doubled
See my post here from June JAL 777-300ER back on Sydney route

 

[elanshin]

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It would appear the bottle has changed colour and the price has roughly doubled
See my post here from June JAL 777-300ER back on Sydney route

This seems to be the "premium" (極上) version. So basically two different products.

Edit: i think this goes for 20k outside?

 

[CaptJCool]

This seems to be the "premium" (極上) version. So basically two different products.

Edit: i think this goes for 20k outside?

Yen I hope !

I’ll likely buy a bottle on the flight Tokyo to Sydney

 

[sudoer]

This seems to be the "premium" (極上) version. So basically two different products.

Yes, I believe this is also First class only, the regular one is available in both First and Business.

Hope this one is still for sale next month...

 

[CaptJCool]

Yes, I believe this is also First class only, the regular one is available in both First and Business.

Hope this one is still for sale next month...

As luck will have it, it’s only available through October !

How lucky are you !

See the top of the photo



And there’s 6 PAX tonight

 

[sudoer]

Amazing, thank you! I'll make a note to pre-order on 25 Sep.

 

[sudoer]

Edit: i think this goes for 20k outside?

28k from most places, unsure what Daikokuya would pay for it

 

[kpc]

Amazing, thank you! I'll make a note to pre-order on 25 Sep.

How do you do this? I'm flying Oct 23

 

[sudoer]

How do you do this? I'm flying Oct 23

It's a relatively new feature but you can log in to MMB on the 25th Sep (always 25th of the month prior) and you'll see an in-flight shopping menu. Not all items can be preordered.

https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/service/jalshop/reservation/