OZ & NH across the Pacific

[stargold]

Ahhh...confirmation!

You heard it here first

9V-JKL: Thanks for the very interesting report - and glad to see that both carriers lived up to your expectations. I agree with you that both OZ and NH are excellent carriers and undoubtedly "up there" with SQ (and better in some aspects).

Side note: Ironically, the shusai (Simmered yellowtail) on your NH flight looks a lot tastier than the 2nd meal grilled fish I had to eat on my NRT-FRA in F when they ran out of the shusai from the 1st meal service...

[HUGE AL]

NH is definitely excellent.

Ahhh...confirmation!

[khellek]

Wow

the yellowtail fish dish and the bowl of rice topped with seasoned salmon flakes and salmon roe really makes me hungry now

[milehighj]

Definitely hungry now after looking at the NH food pics. Thanks.

[phaleesy]

Congratulations, Mr and Mrs 9V-JKL!

Thanks for sharing. NH is definitely excellent. I am looking forward to my OZ flight in Sept.

[9V-JKL]

Let me guess...hand to left of picture is Mrs 9V-JKL. Hand to right is you.
Fingernails gave it away

[9V-SIA]

CHALLENGE: Can you take picture while holding the instructions with both hands?

Let me guess...hand to left of picture is Mrs 9V-JKL. Hand to right is you.
Fingernails gave it away

I too like NH food. Light and delicious. You don't put on weight eating it.
Especially like the dessert you had. I had it in Oct 08 NRT-JFK.

Read somewhere their English movie selection has expanded since we flew.

Thanks for sharing.

[HUGE AL]

We were in the small forward cabin...

Ahhh...the VIP Section...

Food was for sure ahead of both SQ and OZ...

Yeah, NH ROCKS when it comes to the food. I think they have the largest menu in the sky.

[s7r0ng3r]

I'll have to quote SQJunkie. Congratulations!

[SQJunkie]

Great TR, thanks for posting.

Congratulations - on the "bump"!

[9V-JKL]

NH7 SFO-NRT

Just before arrival

Petite Japanese course

Bowl of rice topped with seasoned salmon flakes and salmon roe
Assortment of delicacies
Fruit Compotes



In conclusion:
Seatwise, a little bit weaker than the spacebed and OZ.
IFE as basic compared to Krisworld but comparable to OZ
Food was for sure ahead of both SQ and OZ
Crew were great as you would expect from a Japanese carrier

We're certainly glad that we had the privilege to fly these 2 carriers in 1 trip and I think for sure is that we would not hesitate to fly them again and I'll say that NH and OZ are in the same league as SQ. No doubt about that.

Thanks For Reading!

[9V-JKL]

NH7 SFO-NRT

MORE FOOD! This time from the snack menu

Bowl of hot Japanese udon noodles with wild mountain vegetables and fried tofu


Toasted pork cutlet sandwich

[9V-JKL]

Dude, this is a late one. But I shouldn't talk.

Sorry....but at least its not THAT late

Did you guys just fly on the wrong day and missed the 744?

No, I chose the 772 being a 777 fan and also more time to shop in Seoul. Also I won't miss the 744s and hope it stays

Again, I am very sorry I got so tied up and couldn't meet you two. Glad I had the privilege in S'pore.

Come on back (guess that might be a while) and we'll party!

No apology needed. Glad we met in SIN. We certainly look forward to going back

[9V-JKL]

NH7 SFO-NRT

After lunch, I checked out the IFE. Like OZ, it pales in comparison to SQ.

NH use Sony noise-cancelling headphones


Took a walk around the cabin thereafter

Non-bulkhead seats


Main cabin. We were in the small forward cabin


The small rear cabin between door 3 and 4


Passenger area at door 3. Very few items laid out, probably due to the low pax load.

[HUGE AL]

Got a little bored with SQ last Thanksgiving...

Dude, this is a late one. But I shouldn't talk.

Our bird was a re-configured 2-class 772 with only 28 seats in C. Seating was 2-3-2

Did you guys just fly on the wrong day and missed the 744?

Bi-Bim-Bab; this came together will a small pull-out instructions on how to prepare and mix

CHALLENGE: Can you take picture while holding the instructions with both hands?

Impressive picture taking!

Again, I am very sorry I got so tied up and couldn't meet you two. Glad I had the privilege in S'pore.

Come on back (guess that might be a while) and we'll party!