• SiewchTravelerSingapore Feb 2025
    JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.
    JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.The Qatar Airways Lounge at Changi Terminal 1.The Qatar Airways Lounge at Changi Terminal 1.The Qatar Airways Lounge at Changi Terminal 1.The Qatar Airways Lounge at Changi Terminal 1.My laksa supper at the Qatar Airways Lounge.My seat on JL38.The menu for JL38.My western breakfast on JL38.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay with Mount Fuji in the background.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay.JL38 descending over Tokyo Bay.Routing of JL38 as captured on FlightRadar24.Stats of JL38 as captured on FlightRadar24.My entry stamp into Japan.

    Singapore to Tokyo Haneda

    February 9 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Japan Airlines JL38 | SIN/HND
    Business Class
    Boeing 767-300ER | JA617J
    ATD/0214 | ATA/0941
    Qatar Airways Lounge

    Since I was a ticketed Business Class passenger, I took this opportunity to use the Qatar Airways lounge which only admits First and Business Class passengers; they don't admit Economy Class passengers with status, and they don't even admit passengers who upgraded using miles.

    The lounge was small-ish but very pleasant, and they offered sit down dining which is usually reserved for First Class. I knew I would get to eat for another 8 hours or so, so I had a laksa supper in the lounge before boarding.

    On JL38, I deliberately chose a seat on the port side hoping to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji during descent into Haneda. As luck would have it, it was a clear day and I had a great view of Mount Fuji as we descended over Yokohama and Tokyo Bay.    Read more