About this flight
To qualify for JAL Diamond status, I flew four round trips between Haneda/Narita and Singapore in Premium Economy in August 2019.
In the aviation enthusiast community, this kind of intensive flying over a short period to accumulate flight mileage and segments toward elite status is known as “mileage running.”
This time at Haneda, I first visited the Cathay Pacific Lounge, followed by the JAL Sakura Lounge, where I enjoyed some food as well.
Although the flight to Singapore takes about seven and a half hours, the Premium Economy seats—while not quite as spacious as Business Class—are still wide and comfortable enough for a pleasant journey.
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Cathay Pacific Lounge
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View of Haneda Airport
I was a JAL Global Club (JGC) member at the time. JGC members automatically receive oneworld Sapphire status, which grants access to Cathay Pacific lounges as Cathay is a oneworld member.
This is the view from the Cathay Pacific Lounge at Haneda Airport, looking out over the tarmac.
Seating Area
This is the seating area inside the Cathay Pacific Lounge.
Food I Had
These are the dishes I enjoyed at the Cathay Pacific Lounge. They always offer a great selection of delicious food.
- ・ Dandan noodles
- ・ French toast
- ・ Prosciutto, cheese, and cold salad
JAL Lounge
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Food Counter
After leaving the Cathay Pacific Lounge, I headed to the JAL Lounge.
- (Front) Bread, croissants, taiyaki, and more
- (Back right) Grilled salted salmon
Alcohol Counter
You can enjoy views of the runway from the alcohol counter, which offers whisky, shochu, liqueurs, and more.
Food I Had
This is the food I enjoyed in the lounge.
- ・ JAL’s special beef curry
- ・ Fresh shrimp spring rolls
- ・ Champagne
- ・ Red wine
Apron View
This is the view of the apron from the lounge.
The aircraft is a Korean Air Boeing 777-300.
Departure Gate
After leaving the lounge, I headed to the boarding gate.
This is the gate for the flight to Singapore.
Cabin and In-Flight Meal
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Premium Economy Cabin
This is the Premium Economy cabin.
Champagne
Champagne served before the meal after takeoff. Even in Premium Economy, JAL offers individual champagne bottles.
Full Meal Set
At that time, JAL was running a special project in which young chefs competed to create in-flight meals for the Economy Class.
- (Bottom) Main dish: Chicken rice bowl with green onion salt sauce, vegetable salad, rice ball
- (Top) Dessert, braised eggplant with thick sauce, mini hamburger steak
