This is a pictorial trip report of my recent flight on EVA Air new B787-9 from Taipei to Tokyo Narita on BR198 depart at 8:50am and arrive at 12:55pm in Narita.
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EVA Air B787-9 can accommodate a total of 304 passengers and divide into 26 Royal Laurel (Business) Class and 278 economy class. EVA Air intend to use the B787-9 on long haul service. Interesting that it doesn’t feature Premium economy class like other EVA Air B777 does.
My seat 6A is a both aisle and window seat on the left of the plane. Each seat have direct aisle access and capable of 180 degrees lie flat with a large footwell. There are plenty of storage and work space on the side and inside the storage compartment. Although my seat is next to the aisle, I don’t feel particularly exposed.
Flight time to Tokyo was 2 hour 15 minutes with strong tail wind eastbound. Check out the video for the takeoff scene out of Taipei.
A choice of Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine and Western cuisine is on offer on this short regional flight. The Chinese cuisine has the famous Taiwanese Ding Tai Fung catering out of Taipei.
Flight attendant came with a round of drinks before the meal service. I tried a glass of Japanese Sake and a local Taiwan brew “Jasmine Tea” aroma beer.
This was followed by the Ding Tai Fund Chinese cuisine. The starter is pork jelly with chicken soup.
Followed by the famous Ding Tai Fung XiaoLongBao (Pork soup dumpling). I must say EVA Air catering did really well to keep the soup moist inside the skin of the XiaoLongBao. I didn’t feel too dry.
The flight was very enjoyable with large touch screen enabled entertainment and noise cancelling headset. However it was too short to go fully flat for a nap. I was very impressed about the service standard on EVA Air regional flight. Compared to most carriers only offering 2 choices in terms of food on intra Asia regional flight, EVA Air definitely offer more choices.
Conclusion
EVA Air B787-9 has a great and pleasant business class product. With friendly service and exceptional cuisine, I would highly recommend flying EVA Air business class. Don’t miss the detail video review!
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Hi Sam
My wife & I are traveling (Business Class for the first time) to London from Australia, I have been looking at your videos & as we are concerned about the Price & Service we think the EVA Air might be the best option for us, can give me options we are traveling July/August 2020.
All the best
Les
I think EVA Air is a great choice!
You are so fun to watch, your report is humorous and informational and you’re adorable. I think those beautiful flight attendants were very flirtatious with you. The meal looks amazing which is not something they’re known for. I have flown many transpacific long haul flights with them in J class but they have never served me a 5-star meal. I must say that their catering is their weakest suit but if they could master that, they could rule the world.
Thanks for your comment. I actually think the meals are a strong point for EVA, but that just my preference.
Also I forgot to mention, that many passengers prefer to pre-book their meals, so they can have lobster and other gourmet options, not seen outside of First Class, on most airlines.
Thank you Sam, will do, keep blogging, you the best !
Sam, I always watched your blog and enjoyed your many adventures and flights on different airlines. I got hook on Eva Airline business class for 5 years and recently last years on my 35th Wedding Anniversary I was able to fly Asiana Airlines with my family celebrating in Korean and Japan. Asiana is fast competing with Eva on the market based on their business class and Premium Economy. What can you suggest when to book cheaper price on business class from San Francisco to Manila, on what months should I start looking comparing airlines rate.
I travel every year back to manila to visit the beautiful country. Please continue on in your good work and blogger about airlines. Can’t never cease to watch your blog every night on You Tube.
Thank you
Bill (ret) US Army
Thanks for your comment Bill. I suggest you subscribe to all the airline newsletters to be notified a sale. Also keep an eye on Secretflying.com and this blog for any ongoing quick deals.
Would you that, AVA’s Royal Laurel, is the best Business Class in the world? Secondly, I have heard, that Royal Laurel is better than many airlines International First Class product, is this true?
EVA’s Royal Laurel is certainly an awesome product on many aspect rise above peer’s Business Class. The champagne they used is First Class grade, so as the table set up, food and sleep amenities. The downside is you share with 20-30 other passengers in the same cabin which is less exclusive than a true first class.