Question 1

Which is better in business: United or ANA on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In business, The Room on All Nippon Airways's 777-300ER scores 7.8/10 compared to Polaris Business on United Airlines's 767-300ER at 5.8/10 — a dominant lead. All Nippon Airways wins on seat type, legroom, seat width. The key difference is direct aisle access vs direct aisle access, suite door.

Question 2

Which is better in premium economy: United or ANA on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In premium economy, Premium Economy on All Nippon Airways's 777-300ER scores 5.7/10 compared to Premium Plus on United Airlines's 767-300ER at 5.3/10 — a narrow edge. All Nippon Airways wins on seat width, entertainment. The key difference is 18" wide vs 19" wide.

Question 3

Which is better in economy: United or ANA on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Economy on All Nippon Airways's 777-300ER scores 5.5/10 compared to Economy on United Airlines's 767-300ER at 4.5/10 — a clear advantage. All Nippon Airways wins on legroom, entertainment, while United Airlines leads in seat width. The key difference is 31" pitch vs 34" pitch.

Question 4

Which is better in business: United or JAL on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In business, Sky Suite III on Japan Airlines's 787-9 scores 6.2/10 compared to Polaris Business on United Airlines's 767-300ER at 5.8/10 — a narrow edge. Japan Airlines wins on seat width, bed length, bedding. The key difference is duvet vs mattress pad.

Question 5

Which is better in premium economy: United or JAL on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In premium economy, Premium Economy on Japan Airlines's 787-9 scores 7/10 compared to Premium Plus on United Airlines's 767-300ER at 5.3/10 — a clear advantage. Japan Airlines wins on legroom, seat width, entertainment. The key difference is 38" pitch vs 42" pitch.

Question 6

Which is better in economy: United or JAL on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Economy on Japan Airlines's 787-9 scores 5.3/10 compared to Economy on United Airlines's 767-300ER at 4.5/10 — a narrow edge. Japan Airlines wins on legroom, entertainment. The key difference is 31" pitch vs 33" pitch.

Question 7

Which is better in business: ANA or JAL on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In business, The Room on All Nippon Airways's 777-300ER scores 7.8/10 compared to Sky Suite III on Japan Airlines's 787-9 at 6.2/10 — a clear advantage. All Nippon Airways wins on seat type, legroom, seat width. The key difference is direct aisle access, suite door vs direct aisle access.

Question 8

Which is better in premium economy: ANA or JAL on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In premium economy, Premium Economy on Japan Airlines's 787-9 scores 7/10 compared to Premium Economy on All Nippon Airways's 777-300ER at 5.7/10 — a clear advantage. Japan Airlines wins on legroom. The key difference is 38" pitch vs 42" pitch.

Question 9

Which is better in economy: ANA or JAL on SFO-HND?

Accepted Answer

In economy, Economy on All Nippon Airways's 777-300ER and Economy on Japan Airlines's 787-9 are virtually identical at 5.5 and 5.3 out of 10. Economy leads in legroom, but the overall experience is comparable.

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