What is the experience of traveling to Japan with more comfort and cheaper?

Once the pandemic restrictions were over, we had the opportunity to make our first visit to that Asian country, which we so wanted to see.

With a wide flight offer to Japan, we have made the trip with Air France, which has allowed us to discover two very interesting and comfortable services from the French company, which are greatly appreciated on a trip of these characteristics.

In our case we depart from Madrid with a stopover in Paris, in the Charles de Gaulle airport.

What is it like to travel to Japan with Air France

Today, Air France It has been making five flights a week on airplanes Boeing 787-9 from Paris to airport Tokyo-Haneda, the closest airport to the Japanese capital.

And it also offers flights from Paris to airport Tokyo-Narita with five weekly frequencies.

Un flight to Japan from Paris Currently, with the war in Ukraine, it lasts longer than usual, about 11 hours (in addition to the connection with Spain), so comfort is of key importance.

The specific objectives of the One-way flight from Madrid lasts 12 hours en route through Turkey, Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea and Aral Sea, Kazakhstan, northern China, Beijing, South Korea and Japan.

And the return trip follows a route through Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Great Britain and Paris.

What it's like to fly with Air France in Premium Economy Class

In this regard, Air France offers the class Premium Economy, intermediate between First class y Tourist, with three rows in a 2+3+2 configuration, which we enjoyed on our trip, and which is available in the intercontinental flights of the French company.

The advantages begin when boarding at the airport, as you will do so and the check-in counters Priority check-in.

What baggage is checked in Premium Economy Class

You can also check in two 23 kilo suitcases for free maximum, and in the cabin you can carry two pieces of luggage and an accessory, with a total weight of 18 kilos.

Already on the plane, you will see that the seats of Premium Economy They are located on the plane in a separate cabin from the other two classes mentioned above, and with a limited number of seats.

Of these seats you will be struck by their ergonomics and connectivity, having a much larger space than usual in a tourist, both for the legs and width.

I assure you, from our experience, that when you feel in the seats of Premium Economy, you have the clear feeling of having a ample space to work, for leisure or to relax.

For the latter, it is worth noting that the seat is adjustable according to your desire, from the headrest to the legrest, and you also have various spaces and compartments to store personal items.

Leisure movies on flight to Japan with Air France

To highlight in the flights to Japan performed Air France, large interactive video screen with very extensive and diverse flight information through maps.

Or with an incredible leisure offer, among which stands out its great selection of movies in Spanish, which you will be grateful for during this long flight to Japan.

Also to stand out in class Premium Economy that Headphones that are incorporated into the seat, as well as the individual adjustable reading lamp, and the availability of a electrical plug and a USB port.

In this way we have ensured the use of your computer and other devices, as well as the possibility of listening perfectly to the movies or selected music.

You should know that in the Air France intercontinental flights you can hire the the service Wi-Fi, with three different levels of features, from simple use to send messages, to the possibility of browsing the Internet freely.

Another characteristic to note about the class Premium Economy, is the service of gastronomy special offer, which begins with the welcome glass of champagne.

On the French food menu you can choose between two hot dishes, and you will complete it with the typical French cheese and a sweet.

If you travel in this class, throughout the flight you can enjoy hot or cold drinks, with or without alcohol, depending on what you feel like.

What is the VIP lounge at Charles de Gaulle airport like?

On the other hand, for a Trip to Japan or other intercontinental destinations with a stopover in Paris, you have the Charles de Gaulle airport lounge.

You can access it in three different ways, two of them directly, that is, if you fly with rates Business o Premium, or if you are the owner of any Air France Premium Card (Flying Blue Gold o Platinum, and SkyTeam Elite Plus) or associated companies.

But if you fly with a fee Tourist o Premium Economy, at the door of the same room you can purchase your ticket for a price of 60 euros, a very interesting option if you are going to make a long stopover, as was our case on the trip to Japan, with a six-hour stay in Paris.

The current VIP room It premiered in 2021, with two available at this airport, in the European flight terminals and intercontinental flights.

When you enter the VIP Room, you find a large room on two floors, with a very bright and welcoming atmosphere, and a spectacular glass façade.

This façade is finished with lights whose intensity and color vary depending on the outside light at each time of the day.

You have the possibility of sitting at tables or in armchairs that are spread over the two floors of the VIP room, with a capacity limit of 570 people.

To facilitate your stay you have Wi-Fi free and USB connections for recharging devices distributed among the numerous tables and lighting groups in the room.

As is usual in this type of service, the gastronomic section It is of great importance, with various corners where throughout the day a wide variety of products are offered for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

To highlight the high level of quality of the french style gastronomy.

But VIP room This paris airport Not only does it limit its service offering to the usual gastronomy ones, but you also have other options.

For example, a shower service, in which you have the towels, soaps and everything you need to enjoy it.

Also a free facial massage treatment, for both men and women, with a duration of about 20 minutes, which you can reserve as soon as you enter the room.

You also have relaxation rooms where you can take a nap, or self-massage chairs.

Within this area there is also a specific area enabled for senior executives and VIP people, which offers relevant privacy.

In short, the VIP room It becomes an option to take into account to rest during a flight and a stopover as long as the trip to Japan.

And we tell you this from experience.