In 2019, All Nippon Airways (ANA), a member of the Japanese Star Alliance, introduced an entirely new first and business class offering. This article presents a refreshed overview of ANA’s advancements with the implementation of these new cabins, particularly as the IATA summer 2026 travel timetable officially commences today, a time when airlines typically adjust their schedules.
**Overview of ANA’s New First & Business Class**
ANA’s revamped first class and business class products are genuinely impressive. The airline has long been recognized for exceptional service, and now it finally boasts a hard product that aligns with this reputation.
ANA’s new first class, called “The Suite,” is remarkable. While the hard product itself may not appear extraordinary, it represents a significant upgrade from the previous offering. First class comprises eight very cozy suites, each thoughtfully designed for both functionality and privacy. I personally view this as one of the premier first class offerings globally, largely due to ANA’s high-quality soft product.
The airline’s new business class, termed “The Room,” is where the true innovation lies. The seats are equipped with doors and provide an astonishing amount of personal space. I consider this to be among the finest business class experiences worldwide, alongside Qatar Airways’ Qsuites and Japan Airlines’ A350 business class.
**Which Flights Feature ANA’s New First & Business Class?**
While All Nippon Airways consistently offers the new cabins in specific markets, there has been some variation. Below is a glimpse of how many ANA 777s are equipped with the new cabins, methods to determine if your flight includes the new cabins, and the current routes featuring these new cabins (though this is subject to adjustments).
**How Many ANA 777s Are Equipped with New First & Business Class?**
All Nippon Airways possesses 13 Boeing 777-300ERs in its fleet. Currently, 10 of these 13 jets are outfitted with the new cabins, indicating that approximately 77% of ANA’s 777-300ERs offer the upgraded first and business class experiences. Six of these aircraft have been delivered to the airline since 2019 with the new cabins, while four 777-300ERs have been retrofitted with the new product (these planes are over 10 years old).
Regrettably, ANA lacks definitive plans to retrofit the remaining 777-300ERs in the near future, so don’t anticipate a substantial expansion of this product’s presence for now (which is disappointing given the duration, and we are only discussing three aircraft). ANA is expected to take delivery of new 777-9s eventually, which will likely include this product (or something even more advanced), though that remains potentially years away.
For those interested in tracking registration codes, the following 10 Boeing 777-300ERs are equipped with the new cabins:
In the interest of completeness, here are the three Boeing 777-300ERs that still feature the older cabins:
**How Can You Identify If an ANA Flight Has the New Cabins?**
You can ascertain whether your flight is scheduled to feature All Nippon Airways’ new cabins simply by checking the seat map. The most straightforward way is to examine the business class seat map:
– The new business class cabin accommodates 64 seats, whereas the old cabin has either 52 or 68 seats.
– If the business class cabin extends to row 20, then it is the new business class; if not, it is the old business class.
If you are on ANA’s website and a flight is set to operate with the new cabins, you will see a prominent display of “THE SUITE” for first class and “THE ROOM” for business class.
Another way to verify without using ANA’s website is to visit Google Flights instead. Simply search for a business class flight on an ANA 777. When reviewing the flight options, if a flight indicates it has an “Individual suite,” that signifies the new business class.
Conversely, if it states it has a “Lie flat seat,” then that refers to the old business class.
Again, only select Boeing 777-300ERs are outfitted with these cabins. These cabins will not be found on other aircraft, including 787s, A380s, etc. However:
– ANA’s A380 first class closely resembles the carrier’s 777 first class, making business class the area with the most notable difference.
– ANA intends to implement a comparable business class product on select Boeing 787-9s, branded as The Room FX; the first aircraft with these interiors is expected to be delivered in August 2026.
**Which Routes Feature ANA’s New 777 Cabins?**
Here are the routes projected to be serviced by the new Boeing 777-300ERs for the summer 2026 schedule (which will operate from late October until