Summary
All Nippon Airways now operates its new THE Suite first class and THE Room business class cabins on all Tokyo Haneda–London Heathrow and Tokyo Haneda–New York JFK frequencies starting late October 2026, covering the IATA summer 2026 schedule through March 2027. The carrier’s 13 Boeing 777-300ERs include 10 aircraft with the new cabins—identifiable by 64 business class seats or cabin labels on ANA’s site—while Chicago and San Francisco routes alternate between new and older configurations.
Tokyo–Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Washington routes use 787s without the new 777 cabins. Travelers booking premium transpacific seats for summer 2026 must verify aircraft assignments on select US routes to secure the door-equipped suites.
ANA’s gradual rollout of premium cabins reaches a milestone with the summer 2026 schedule, delivering consistent access to its top-tier product on two flagship routes. The airline’s 10 retrofitted and new-delivery 777-300ERs—roughly 77% of the fleet—now guarantee the door-equipped business class suites and enclosed first class on every London and New York departure from Tokyo Haneda.
This marks the first time since the 2019 launch that travelers can book these routes without checking aircraft rotations.
The new cabins position ANA in the upper tier of transpacific premium travel, competing directly with Japan Airlines’ Sky Suite and Singapore Airlines’ long-haul business products. For travelers prioritizing privacy and Japanese service standards, the guaranteed deployment on London and New York routes eliminates the seat-map verification required on other carriers’ mixed fleets.
Which routes guarantee the new cabins
ANA operates the new 777 configuration on all Tokyo Haneda–London Heathrow flights (NH211/212) and all Tokyo Haneda–New York JFK frequencies (NH109/110, NH159/160) from late October 2026 through March 2027. These routes represent the airline’s highest-demand premium markets, where consistent product delivery matters most for corporate travel programs and frequent flyers.
Tokyo–Chicago O’Hare and Tokyo–San Francisco routes receive partial coverage. Select frequencies use the new cabins, but alternating aircraft assignments mean travelers must verify seat maps during booking. The 64-seat business class layout or THE ROOM label on ANA’s website confirms the new product.
| Route | Frequency coverage | Verification required |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda–London Heathrow | All flights (NH211/212) | No |
| Tokyo Haneda–New York JFK | All flights (NH109/110, NH159/160) | No |
| Tokyo–Chicago O’Hare | Select frequencies | Yes—check seat map |
| Tokyo–San Francisco | Select frequencies | Yes—check seat map |
| Tokyo–Houston/LAX/Seattle/Washington | None (787 aircraft) | N/A |
US routes to Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Washington Dulles use 787 aircraft without the new 777 cabins. ANA has not announced additional 777 retrofits beyond the current 10 aircraft, concentrating the premium product on Europe and select transpacific markets.
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How this compares to competing transpacific premium products
The guaranteed London and New York deployment gives ANA an edge over Japan Airlines, which rotates Sky Suite II and older configurations on similar routes. JAL’s product offers comparable privacy with partial doors and reverse herringbone seating at $10,000+ one-way, but ANA’s full enclosure appeals to travelers prioritizing workspace isolation on daytime flights.
Singapore Airlines deploys its A350 Business Class on select Tokyo routes with superior bedding quality, priced at $11,000+ one-way. ANA’s $9,000–$12,000 range for Haneda–JFK positions it competitively while delivering consistent product across all frequencies—an advantage when booking corporate travel blocks or family itineraries requiring multiple seats.
Strategic booking considerations for premium transpacific travel
The London and New York route guarantees simplify premium cabin planning for travelers who previously needed to track aircraft rotations across multiple booking platforms.
- Book London/New York routes directly without seat map verification—all frequencies use new cabins from late October 2026.
- Check aircraft assignments for Chicago/San Francisco using ANA’s seat map tool or Google Flights; the 64-seat business layout confirms new cabins.
- Consider award bookings through United for better availability than cash fares on peak dates; Star Alliance Gold status adds lounge access.
- Avoid Houston/LAX/Seattle/Washington routes if new 777 cabins are priority—these markets use 787s with older configurations.
Watch: ANA’s August 2026 Boeing 787-9 delivery introduces THE Room FX business class, potentially expanding new-product access to US routes currently served by older 787s.
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