• SiewchTravelerSingapore & Shanghai
    JL82 took a circuitous route around Tokyo before landing at Haneda.
    JL82 at the gate in Hongqiao.Made to order noodle soup at the China Eastern Lounge.After eating my noodle soup, I sat at this sofa to wait for boarding.My exit row seat on JL82. I had all three seats to myself.The rear Economy Class cabin on JAL's B777-300ER.My legroom on JL82.JL82 taking off from Hongqiao.My meal on JL82. Only one choice - duck - was offered. This isn't one of JAL's better meal offeringsJL82 flying over Tokyo. The Tokyo Skytree is visible in the distance.JL82 flying over Tokyo. I believe this is the Sumida River.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 on final approach to Haneda.On the ground at Haneda.The ANA Star Wars themed B787 being towed at Haneda.Flight path of JL82 as captured on FlightRadar24.JL82's circuit over Tokyo.My boarding pass for JL82.My passport stamps into and out of China.

    Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo Haneda

    April 16, 2024 in China ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Japan Airlines JL82 | SHA/HND
    Economy Class
    Boeing 777-300ER | JA738J
    ATD/1253 | ATA/1644
    Lounge: China Eastern Lounge

    I had to wake up at 6am for a work call. After that call, Jeff and I walked out to East Nanjing Road for breakfast, and then we went to the The Bund for one last look before returning to the Shanghai Fish Inn Bund to pack.

    We left for Hongqiao Airport around 9.30am. Jeff was flying out of Terminal 2, whereas I was flying out of Terminal 1. The two terminals were located on opposite sides of the airport, and different subway lines went to each terminal. Fortunately, both of these lines operated from East Nanjing Road Station, so we didn't have to change trains. At the station, Jeff and I parted ways. I went to Line 10 while Jeff went to Line 2.

    The train ride to the airport took about 40 minutes. From the station, I had a bit of a walk to the checkin area. Based on the appearance of the terminal, I suspect this was the very original terminal at Hongqiao. Apart from domestic flights, it seemed as if the only international flights were to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

    JAL utilizes the China Eastern Lounge in Terminal 1. When I first entered the lounge, my initial impression was that it was a very small, empty and basic lounge with some drinks and cold buns on offer. Then, I noticed a passageway which led to a dining area, where was there all the lounge guests had congregated. Apart from a buffet, there was a cooking station offering made to order noodle soup. I had a nice noodle soup and steamed buns before leaving for the gate.    Read more