{"id":56492,"date":"2025-06-28T12:03:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T12:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=56492"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:18:22","slug":"ana-the-room-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/ana-the-room-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Book ANA\u2019s &#8216;The Room&#8217; and &#8216;The Suite&#8217; Using Points and Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since they were introduced in 2019, ANA's newest premium cabin options \u2014 dubbed \u201cThe Room\u201d and \u201cThe Suite\u201d \u2014 have rivaled the best hard products in the sky. Booking these flights, which can go for tens of thousands of dollars, with points and miles is truly a coup. Here's everything you need to know about how travelers can book these flights to fly in style.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#ANA_Luxury_Cabins_The_Room_and_The_Suite\">ANA Luxury Cabins: The Room and The Suite<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is_ANA_The_Room_and_The_Suite_Worth_The_Hype\">Is ANA The Room and The Suite Worth The Hype?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Finding_Award_Space\">Finding Award Space<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Ways_To_Book_ANA_The_Room_and_The_Suite\">Best Ways To Book ANA The Room and The Suite<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Mileage_cost\">Mileage cost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Taxes_and_fees\">Taxes and fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Points_and_miles_accessibility\">Points and miles accessibility<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flexibility\">Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_considerations\">Other considerations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"ANA_Luxury_Cabins_The_Room_and_The_Suite\">ANA Luxury Cabins: The Room and The Suite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ANA\u2019s retrofitting of select Boeing 777-300ER planes turned what was already a top-notch experience into an over-the-top luxurious one. The new ANA luxury cabins, both equipped with individual seat door enclosures, bring a five-star hotel setting to the sky. Even just exploring the pictures on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ana.co.jp\/en\/us\/international\/promotions\/b777-300er\/seat-new\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ANA\u2019s website<\/a> will pique the interest of would-be travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Through ANA's published schedule ending October 25, 2025, aircraft equipped with The Room (business class) and The Suite (first class) will fly between Tokyo and select international destinations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tokyo\u2013Haneda (HND) to\/from London (LHR)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance: 5,974 miles<\/li>\n<li>Outbound flight: NH 211<\/li>\n<li>Inbound flight: NH 212<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tokyo\u2013Haneda (HND) to\/from New York City (JFK) &#8211; on both daily flights<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance: 6,772 miles<\/li>\n<li>Outbound flight: NH 110 & 160<\/li>\n<li>Inbound flight: NH 109 & 159<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tokyo\u2013Haneda (HND)\u00a0 and Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO) &#8211; on some, but not all, days<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance: 5,160 miles<\/li>\n<li>Outbound flight: NH 108 & 8<\/li>\n<li>Inbound flight: NH 107 & 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tokyo\u2013Haneda (HND)\u00a0 and Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) &#8211; on some, but not all, days<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance: 6,291 miles<\/li>\n<li>Outbound flight: NH 112 & 12<\/li>\n<li>Inbound flight: NH 111 & 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because only ten of ANA's thirteen Boeing 777-300ER planes feature the upgraded cabins, it pays to check which planes are flying where. I recommend checking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ana.co.jp\/en\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ANA website<\/a> and searching for a cash flight (not an award) for your desired route and date, and indicate first or business class. Note you can only search ANA round trip (<a href=\"\/news\/airlines\/ana-mileage-club-one-way-awards\/\">for now<\/a>) so put a placeholder date in the return box.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209755\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"746\/362\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-209755 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"Searching ANA for premium cabins. \" width=\"746\" height=\"362\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14-1536x746.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14-823x400.jpg 823w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-5-14.jpg 1653w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><center><em>Searching ANA for premium cabins. Credit: ANA<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The results will include an indicator for &#8220;THE Room&#8221; or &#8220;THE Suite&#8221; along the left-hand side if the flight is outfitted with the new cabins, along with the ridiculous price you won't be paying.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_209757\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"747\/160\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-209757  lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-b-5-14-1024x219.jpg\" alt=\"Example of how to identify updated cabins on ANA website.\" width=\"747\" height=\"160\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-b-5-14-1024x219.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-b-5-14-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-b-5-14-768x165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ana-b-5-14.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><center><em>Credit: ANA<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>An alternative way to identify one of these updated aircraft is to search Google Flights for the route in question. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/legrooms-for-google-fligh\/nhonfddkgankhjilponlbdccpabaaknp\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Legrooms for Google Flights&#8221; extension<\/a> shows the kind of seat, by cabin, for each itinerary. Business and first class itineraries where updated ANA cabins are present will be listed as &#8220;Individual Suite&#8221; rather than &#8220;Lie Flat Seat&#8221; in the description and have a slightly different icon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127398\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/352\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-127398 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NH_GoogleFlights_SeatIdentifier-1024x480.png\" alt=\"Example of how to identify newer ANA cabins using Google Flights\" width=\"750\" height=\"352\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NH_GoogleFlights_SeatIdentifier-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NH_GoogleFlights_SeatIdentifier-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NH_GoogleFlights_SeatIdentifier-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NH_GoogleFlights_SeatIdentifier.png 1286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Google Flights<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Even more options exist to check the aircraft type, such as looking up the seat map on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/awardtool-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpertFlyer (potentially)<\/a>. Retrofitted planes have 64 business class seats, while older variations have either 52 or 68 business class seats.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_ANA_The_Room_and_The_Suite_Worth_The_Hype\">Is ANA The Room and The Suite Worth The Hype?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a word, yes. Business class seat enclosures (doors) are becoming more and more common. Qatar's Qsuite was the first product to offer this. Now, airlines such as British Airways, China Eastern, Delta, JetBlue, and United in 2026 offer the same on select planes. However, those seats don\u2019t offer the same amount of physical space that The Room provides. A throne seat on JetBlue Mint might give passengers a great amount of headroom, or even the feeling of isolation, but you can quite literally fit two people side-by-side in a seat in ANA\u2019s refreshed business class.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114944\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"745\/596\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114944 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ANA-business-class-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of ANA The Room business class\" width=\"745\" height=\"596\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ANA-business-class-featured.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ANA-business-class-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ANA-business-class-featured-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ANA-business-class-featured-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><center><em>ANA The Room business class. Credit: All Nippon Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to First Class, The Suite can\u2019t compete with the truly opulent products available. ANA has no on-board showers like the luxury cabins of Etihad and Emirates, nor does it offer swiveling leather armchairs and separate beds like Singapore Airlines does. However, legroom galore and a 43-inch 4K display at each enclosed seat should help pass the time on these long-haul journeys. Plus, the food and drink selections as well as the service are top-notch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_210404\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/563\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-210404 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of post author Cameron Laufer in ANA's &quot;The Suite&quot; first-class seat\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0789-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>ANA &#8220;The Suite&#8221; first-class seat. Credit: Cameron Laufer\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_210405\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/563\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-210405 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of ANA The Suite first class seat 43-inch screen.\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-276x207.jpeg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0794-476x357.jpeg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>ANA &#8220;The Suite&#8221; first class seat 43&#8243; screen. Credit: Cameron Laufer\/AwardWallet<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Often overlooked, each seat in both cabins has individual air nozzles to help passengers stay comfortable during the flight. When you\u2019re trapped in a metal tube for hours on end, this feature is invaluable.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Finding_Award_Space\">Finding Award Space<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When searching for ANA premium award space, I like to start by using an external search tool to confirm award space.<\/p>\n<p>One of my favorites is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/seats-aero-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Seats.aero<\/a>, where you can &#8220;Explore&#8221; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a> award availability and filter for direct ANA flights (under Airlines) from North America to Asia. Seats.aero even has a dedicated <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/seats.aero\/anaf\" rel=\"noopener\">ANA First Class Finder<\/a>. The green mileage boxes indicate nonstop flights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_198106\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 750px;\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_198106\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/431\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded wp-image-198106 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19%E2%80%AFPM-1024x588.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Seats.aero results for ANA award flights to Japan\" width=\"750\" height=\"431\" data-aspectratio=\"750\/431\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19\u202fPM-1024x588.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19\u202fPM-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19\u202fPM-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19\u202fPM-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19\u202fPM-1536x882.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-3.37.19\u202fPM-2048x1176.png 2048w\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Seats.aero results for ANA award flights to Japan<\/em><\/enter><\/figure><\/figure>\n<p>Once you find a flight that works for you, head to United's website to confirm the award space actually exists. In the past, you could also search through Air Canada, but ANA premium cabin awards have been pulled from its site.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_198044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 750px;\">\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_198044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/158\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded wp-image-198044 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-1024x215.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot show ANA awards bookable through United\" width=\"750\" height=\"158\" data-aspectratio=\"900\/189\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-1024x215.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-1024x215.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-768x161.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13.jpg 1513w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-1024x215.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13-768x161.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ua-2-13.jpg 1513w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure><\/figure>\n<p>Finding award space in either business or first class in these refreshed cabins eludes even the most diligent travelers. Anecdotally, I have found that award space becomes available very far out and very close in, with some consistency. Every so often, a random date here or there in the middle of the schedule will have award space, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Ways_To_Book_ANA_The_Room_and_The_Suite\">Best Ways To Book ANA The Room and The Suite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ANA belongs to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/airline-alliances-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Star Alliance<\/a> global network of airlines. This means virtually any Star Alliance carrier\u2019s frequent flyer program provides an opportunity to book ANA's luxury cabins. Below are a handful of airlines whose loyalty program points\/miles can be obtained easily:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ANA Mileage Club<\/li>\n<li>Air Canada Aeroplan<\/li>\n<li>Avianca LifeMiles<\/li>\n<li>Turkish Miles & Smiles<\/li>\n<li>United MileagePlus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, perhaps the most intriguing option to book The Room or The Suite comes from one of ANA's non-alliance partners: Virgin Atlantic.<\/p>\n<p>Below, the comparison of various award booking possibilities will help you decide on your preferred booking method.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Mileage_cost\">Mileage cost<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The tables below compare the one-way mileage cost of all routes with ANA's refreshed premium cabins, for both business and first class travel. Note that the mileage costs shown are for one-way flights, so double them if you're booking round-trip.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-617\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-617 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Route<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">ANA Mileage Club (Low\/Regular\/High)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Avianca LifeMiles<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Turkish Miles & Miles<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">United MileagePlus<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\u2013LHR (Business)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">80,500\/82,000\/125,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">80,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">75,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">140,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\u2013LHR (First)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">112,500\/125,000\/195,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">100,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">115,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">135,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">85,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\u2013JFK (Business)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">68,500\/76,500\/108,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">87,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">90,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">110,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\u2013JFK (First)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">105,000\/115,000\/180,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">120,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">195,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">220,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">85,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\u2013SFO (Business)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">68,500\/76,500\/108,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">87,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">90,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">110,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">52,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\u2013SFO (First)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">105,000\/115,000\/180,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">120,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">195,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">220,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">72,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\/NRT- ORD (Business)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">68,500\/76,500\/108,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">87,500<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">90,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">110,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">60,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HND\/NRT- ORD (First)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">105,000\/115,000\/180,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">130,000<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">120,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">195,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">220,000<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">85,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>A few things stand out from this chart. First, despite a recent devaluation, ANA's own award chart comes out ahead in most situations. As of June 24, 2025, ANA now <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/airlines\/ana-mileage-club-one-way-awards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">allows one-way awards<\/a>, making finding availability and booking through ANA a (hopefully) more realistic option.<\/p>\n<p>Besides ANA, none of the other programs are as appealing as Virgin Atlantic, which provides travelers based in North America the best opportunity for premium cabin one-way awards based on cost alone. <a href=\"\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/ana-award-chart\/\">Virgin's premium cabin award cost<\/a> for most flights between Tokyo and all destinations beats even ANA's own pricing. Virgin does require calling to book ANA awards \u2014 you cannot search or book online.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Taxes_and_fees\">Taxes and fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest determinant of taxes and fees for these award flights comes down to the origin airport. Depending on your location, that might be a blessing or a curse. And some programs (like Virgin Atlantic and ANA) are more prone to passing along these fees to customers than others (such as Avianca and United).<\/p>\n<p>Here's an example from a recent first-class redemption between Tokyo and San Francisco, booked with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Base Fare: $0<\/li>\n<li>Carrier-imposed Surcharge (YQ): $254.80<\/li>\n<li>Japan \u2013 Passenger Service Facilities Charge (SW): $20.30<\/li>\n<li>United States \u2013 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Fee (APHIS) User Fee \u2013 Passengers (XA): $3.71<\/li>\n<li>United States \u2013 Custom User Fee (YC): $7.20<\/li>\n<li>International Tourist Tax \u2013 Japan: $6.90<\/li>\n<li>United States \u2013 Immigration and Naturalization Fee(Immigration User Fee) (XY): $7<\/li>\n<li>United States \u2013 Transportation Tax (US): $22.90<\/li>\n<li>Total: $322.81<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/matrix.itasoftware.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ITA Software Matrix<\/a> to get a good sense of any taxes and fees you can expect to pay for your trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48120\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/371\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"ANA-The-Room-Business-Class-Stock-Website-Photo-e1592208024357\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48120 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANA-The-Room-Business-Class-Stock-Website-Photo-e1592208024357.png\"  width=\"600\" height=\"371\" \/><center><em>ANA &#8220;The Room&#8221;. Credit ANA<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Points_and_miles_accessibility\">Points and miles accessibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of the six airline programs discussed, all partner with at least one of the major transferable points currencies. Each person will have their own points program preference, but a comparison of points transfer options can help. All partners use a 1:1 ratio for point transfers. Note that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> points can be transferred to all six of these programs at a 3:1 ratio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 partner: <\/strong>ANA (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Membership Rewards<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 partners: <\/strong>United (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 partners: <\/strong>Turkish (Bilt Rewards, Capital One miles, and Citi ThankYou Points)<\/li>\n<li><strong>4 partners: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Air Canada (Amex Membership Rewards,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a>, Chase Ultimate Rewards, and Capital One)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>5 or more partners: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Virgin Atlantic (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Membership Rewards<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou Points<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo points<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Avianca (Amex Membership Rewards, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One miles<\/a>, Wells Fargo points, <a href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\">Bilt Rewards<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou Points<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before making any transfer, be sure to check <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-transfer-times\" rel=\"noopener\">average transfer times<\/a> so you know when your points will hit your account. A well-timed <a href=\"\/news\/credit-card-transfer-bonuses\/\">transfer bonus<\/a> to one of these programs could also affect the best way to book these ANA tickets. Additionally, some programs mentioned above, such as Avianca LifeMiles, frequently put their points on sale. This provides travelers another opportunity to accrue large amounts of points at once.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Flexibility\">Flexibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As always, travelers should consider flexibility when booking these flights. Future plans may change, and not every airline program handles these situations the same way. United offers travelers the greatest flexibility, where canceling an award flight incurs no extra cost.<\/p>\n<p>ANA charges a fairly modest cost of 3,000 miles to cancel an award and allows free changes more than 96 hours from departure. Meanwhile, Avianca charges $200 or more, depending on what kind of changes might be required. Make sure to check out the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/award-ticket-change-and-cancellation-policies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">change and cancellation policies<\/a> by airline, as this might influence your booking preferences.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_considerations\">Other considerations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Points aside, not all award programs are created equal. Avianca LifeMiles' customer service is much easier to navigate if you speak Spanish. Meanwhile, the Turkish Airlines booking process can be pretty cumbersome and convoluted, especially if the award does not show up on the Turkish website. Virgin Atlantic is the gold standard for customer service, but there are no online options available for booking ANA award flights. Flying Club members must call (800-365-9500) for all ANA award travel needs. Before transferring points and proceeding with an award booking, be mindful of these additional factors that could have a big impact in the future. And make sure you confirm award availability before transferring points.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Japan offers numerous types of trips for travelers. Culinary delights, cultural experiences, skiing fresh powder, or even connecting with nature could be the basis for a journey to &#8220;The Land of the Rising Sun.&#8221; Regardless of your purpose for visiting the country, one of the most enjoyable ways to get there comes courtesy of ANA's luxury cabins. The splashy, refreshed B777-300ER cabins that All Nippon Airways offers on select routes mean that a trip of a lifetime can be extended just a bit longer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANA sports refreshed luxury business- and first-class cabins that are available on a selection of flights. These premium cabin options &#8212; dubbed \u201cThe Room\u201d and \u201cThe Suite\u201d &#8212;  rival the best hard products in the sky. 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