About this flight
This was my flight returning to Haneda in ANA First Class from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport.
Due to a severe cold wave and heavy snow, the departure was delayed by about six hours. Since I was quite sleepy after boarding, I decided to skip the full-course meal and instead had the Japanese breakfast set that is usually served in the morning.
After enjoying some light snacks later, I had the Western full-course meal before arrival, featuring caviar and a beef steak.
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New York
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AirTrain JFK
From Manhattan, I took the subway to Jamaica Station and then transferred to the AirTrain JFK, the automated people mover system, to reach John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The AirTrain JFK runs on a linear induction motor system, operating driverless 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Airline Terminal Information Board
JFK has eight terminals, and this board shows which airlines operate out of each terminal. The AirTrain JFK provides access to all terminals.
British Airways Lounge
After checking in at JFK, I used the British Airways Lounge, located in the same Terminal 7 as ANA. This photo shows the inside of the lounge.
Wine and Snacks
These are the wine, sandwiches, and sweets I enjoyed at the British Airways Lounge.
Boarding Pass
This was my boarding pass for the flight.
First Class Seat
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Around the Seat
After boarding, I settled into my First Class seat.
Here is a look at the seat area.
- • To the right of the screen: headphones
- • On the lower shelf: cardigan and pajamas
Welcome Drink
Champagne was served as the welcome drink.
In-flight Meal
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Amuse-bouche
This was the amuse-bouche. For this flight, I chose to have à la carte dishes first, and then enjoy the full-course meal before landing. The reason was that due to a severe cold wave in New York, the departure was delayed for about six hours, so I decided to sleep early after boarding. A flight attendant kindly suggested, “How about trying something from the à la carte menu?”
Japanese Meal – Appetizer
I ordered a Japanese-style set meal from the à la carte menu.
The first course was a small appetizer.
- • Satsuma-age (fried fish cake)
- • Simmered burdock root
Japanese Set Meal
The Japanese-style set meal included:
- • Ochazuke with chicken and plum
Served with broth in a small teapot - • Grilled black cod marinated in sake lees
- • Natto (fermented soybeans)
- • Clear soup
- • Pickles
- • Roasted seaweed, etc.
Dessert
Dessert served after the meal:
- • Assortment of ice cream
- • Yokan (traditional Japanese sweet bean jelly) by Toraya
Petits Fours
After dessert, I enjoyed petits fours (small sweets):
- • Matcha yuzu mochi
- • Sweet bean dumpling, etc.
Snack – Tea
After waking up, I had a light snack. First, I enjoyed some matcha and green tea.
Snack – Hamburger Patty
This was another snack:
- • A hamburger patty served without the bun, topped with cheese and sauce
- • Garnished with tomato and lettuce
Full-course – Caviar
Before landing, I enjoyed the full-course meal. The first dish was caviar, placed in the center of the plate.
Beneath it was sour cream with a citrus-flavored jelly, I believe.
Full-course – Salad
A fresh salad course.
Full-course – Soup
Corn soup.
Full-course – Beef Steak
American beef steak.
Full-course – Dessert
Dessert to finish:
- • Chocolate mousse cake
- • Matcha
- • Black coffee
Haneda Airport
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Arrival Delay of About 3 Hours
This is the arrivals board I saw after landing at Haneda Airport.
My flight NH109 from New York JFK was originally scheduled to arrive at 21:10, but the board showed “00:19” as the current arrival time.
Although departure was delayed by six hours, the actual delay upon arrival turned out to be about three hours.
The two flight attendants in the photo are from Asiana Airlines. Back in 2018, their uniforms still included hats, unlike today.
