Flying the World's Cheapest LIE FLAT Business Class (How much 💰?)

Watch this video to find out how I flew the world's cheapest lie flat business class on a budget airline - for a fraction of the cost of other airlines!

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[simonk.]

I love that you document your travels TO the airport as well. That’s often the scariest part of traveling and anyone can start the video all sorted out at the airport. Great work!

[grantt]

I get a smile watching such a well travelled person struggling with foreign ticket machines and check-ins. Love your style Noel. Keep flying.

[solstickan]

For such a big traveller it's quite fun to see Noel so out of his Elements. :) A one minute Google would tell you to take the Keisei Skyliner from Ueno or the Narita Express from Tokyo instead. The Keisei Skyline runs on the same line as that local train and takes about an hour. 😅

[TC.C]

The machines tried their best to stop you from leaving Japan lol

[BaMbN]

the girl at the checkin desk made me smile. she seemed to like her job a lot! excellent! I'd fly them!

[paulwoodcock]

Whilst I do LOVE the videos, a bit of prior notice could help you, Noel. I used to live in Japan. It is easy to navigate. I'd never use the Metro to get to NRT. Either Narita Express from Tokyo, or Keisei Skyliner from Ueno (which is a little cheaper, and faster!) And all connected by the Yamanote Line.


And just grab yourself a tourist Suica card (think Oyster).

[sebinamuwanga]

Japanese ground crew always wait for the aircraft to begin taxing away from the ramp. They wait patiently, wave and bow, regardless of weather conditions. Hats off to them!

[thatlife]

Interesting factoid - at 13:41 you can see the home of a farmer who refused to sell his land when Narita Airport expanded ... so they were forced to build the taxiways around this house. To the best of my knowledge, the family still resides today.

[californialiving]

I flew in their economy from San Jose to Tokyo and had a great experience. Food was pretty good and cheap. Flight attendants were friendly and it was on time. Zipair is amazing for its price

[gentle]

For Narita Airport, taking the "Narita Express" (NEX) or one of the limousine bus services (e.g. from Tokyo Station) might have been the easier option... ;-)

[woodiehudson]

Thanks Noel! I always look forward to the Sunday travel adventures you take us on. You're so fun to watch!!😀👍

[huejazz]

Watching this video brings back so many memories of my trip to Tokyo, as well as exploring Narita Airport. Before that trip I remember watching your previous video about getting through Taipei on Eva Airlines, and how it helped calm my anxiety about whether or not i would have enough time to make my connection to Tokyo. Keep up the great content as always Noel!

[johndeyo]

I flew ZIPAIR business class earlier this year from LAX to NRT and was beyond impressed. It was only $1350 roundtrip.

The food was high quality and super cheap, and the flight attendants bring it to you instantly after you order. The internet for me was amazing, especially for a transpacific flight. I was able to stream video easily. I also bought the amenity kit and still use the slippers and blanket daily, they have still held up after 6 months.

My recommendation is to get the Shiroi Koibito cookies, those are the absolute best thing they offer.

For less than half the price of other business class flights to Japan this airline is an absolute must.

[KevinJones-qper]

Watching Noel on a sunday has become a bit of a tradition in our house now, We love it ❤

[Srananbloke]

Thanks again for another great Japan video! But when you were travelling to NRT I was screaming ‘Keisei Skyliner’ and ‘Suica’ to my screen haha. You could have saved yourself a lot of hassle because travelling in/around Tokyo is not that hard once you get to know the whole system. And besides the transit, Japan is still a very cash-oriented country.

I’m sure you will be better prepared for stuff like this the next time you go to Japan (and given how much you enjoyed it, I’m pretty sure you will return sooner rather than later :)

[WhoDeyNati]

When I went to Tokyo 6 years ago, I got a round trip ticket for the Keisei Skyliner which is an express train going from Narita to/from Ueno Station. Worked like a charm for my friend and I.

[fierceANM]

Actually Japan is very easy to navigate even if you don't know the local language. The signs are in English the machines have English menus. You just need to do a little research. like google how to get to Tokyo from Narita and find great cheap and easy options with the estimated time they take too. Local transport uses a suica card. buy one and you can use it like a credit card anywhere. and if you don't like googling you can visit a tourist centre or kiosk for 10 minutes and they will tell you all these things. Basic research when travelling to a new country is common sense.

[JordanKZ]

Although Japan is a cash based country at heart, they use IC Card payment systems rather than Debit/Credit cards in many situations. They're just kinda stuck with a domestic system that no one else uses.

Also, you could have gotten the Narita Express (NEX) from Tokyo, it is MUCH faster, and its probably the coolest limited express train in Japan! 😅

[victorytilidie]

It would be great to see more low cost carriers adopt this. Most of us don't need television screens in our seats anymore - we all have our own (phone, tablet, laptop) for entertainment. As you said, it would be wonderful to make food and drink optional instead of feeling you have to stay awake to make the most use of your fare.

[alexdavis]

I really hope zipair expand into more destinations, they look great value.