I always carry an empty plastic soft drink bottle in my backpack. If on a long flight, I bring a larger empty plastic bottle. After going thru security, I fill the water bottle with water before boarding. You can stick the water bottle in the pocket behind the seat in front of you during the flight. I also bring a small empty thermos in my backpack... and when in the terminal, buy coffee from a terminal eatery then fill the thermos before boarding. I also bring a nice cushiony $8 neck pillow which I bought at Ross and sit on it during the flight to keep my butt from getting sore. For my in-flight entertainment, I bring a book to read and a journal notebook to write in.
@MatchaJazmin
Жыл бұрын
I flew zipair in October, and it was quite comfy. I had Netflix downloaded on my phone and bought food for the flights, so I was fine. I mostly knocked out for most of the flight anyways 😅 just get from point A to B
@kenzington4short
Жыл бұрын
Great video review! Showed me exactly what I needed to know about the economy seats, and edited well. It's so tempting to book something now, especially since they charge in yen! The business class seats are cheaper than what the other airlines are charging for economy.
@kenzington4short
Жыл бұрын
Whoops. Disregard what I said about the business class being cheaper than the economy for the other airlines - it was a one way cost. It comes out to over 300,000 yen for me for round-trip and everything included.
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment
@foxgaming76yt24
Жыл бұрын
@@kenzington4short really depends on the time honestly, I've seen the price vary greatly for the only flight that serves my country, ranges from around 70k+ yen to 140k+ yen, so I suggest try to book earlier on beforehand.
@inquisitvem6723
7 ай бұрын
So if they charge in Yen we as Americans get a better deal due to the dollar being worth more these days? Or is it because in Yen the fees and added cost don’t really add much in total that is expensive?
@inquisitvem6723
7 ай бұрын
I heard prices fluctuate during the week. What is the cheapest day to book or fly during the week? I have trouble sleeping when not lying down, so I should consider the lie flat business seats. The economy prices are very tempting due to how cheap it is.
@timneedham3377
Жыл бұрын
Just got a flight with them. Im fine getting the package for luggage, carry on and meal. It ends up being cheaper than any other flight by far still. I fly with cheap airlines usually and the website was very easy to understand. Unlike many other companies. Also, Zip is a company owned by JA so i think it's an airline i can go with. Thank you fo the video!
@yugimotta
Жыл бұрын
"Me for scale" was a funny one. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@IzumiK1967
Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video! My father is in hospital, and I need to go back to Japan as soon as I can afford the flight, and something like ZIPAIR would be perfect for someone who really need to go in emergency. As long as the engine works, I would not complain!
@Truecrimewithely
Жыл бұрын
I just found out about this flight! and for someone like me that has been dreaming to fly to Japan. This will finally give me an opportunity. I don't care about the tv and wifi just to get to my destination! so excited :)
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Hearing this, I'm so excited for you too. Have a wonderful trip!
@sdfv4zx
Жыл бұрын
idk why people love japan, im going to stop by there from lax to vietnam, not looking to stay in japan.
@joanoconnor8552
Жыл бұрын
Good for you to give an accurate assessment. We just got back from Japan on Zipair and 1) the wifi is terrible; going to Japan even the intranet wasn't working so we couldn't order any inflight snacks or beverage 2) The food we pre-ordered was worse than anything you can get from a convenience store in Japan. We ordered the wagyu beef and it had maybe 2 strands of beef; mostly sauce on rice. The movie/tv selection is really bad. We downloaded Netflix as well and brought a book prior to booking. Having said that, it is really cheap and we'll probably use them again only because of the price. They are simplifying the prices for the luggage in Oct, 2023 so that will be an improvement. I hope they fix the wifi (since they were boasting about a starlink) and give us better food options.
@Meum46
5 ай бұрын
You get what you pay for.
@sherryxiao9735
10 ай бұрын
Your air travel video is your best work.
@mayukitamiette7722
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! Hope you enjoyed Japan! It is nice to have LCC option to Japan.
@igbatious
Жыл бұрын
Zipair only flies the 787, probably the most sophisticated and modern airplane in production right now
@stephanguitar9778
Жыл бұрын
With the skinniest seats in the air. Also the A350 is newer and more sophisticated in its engineering. (as well as having wider seats)
@igbatious
Жыл бұрын
@@stephanguitar9778 true. But where else can you get sub $2k business seats LAX to Tokyo, it's gonna be my first time laying down on a flight, can't wait
@stephanguitar9778
Жыл бұрын
@@igbatious Lay flat, yes I agree. Cheap seats is off my limits.
@BasedInBrazil
Жыл бұрын
@@igbatious Agreed I used buy the cheapest fares ( still do if less the 4 hours ) and use that money for nicer hotels however I'm getting older and appreciate those bigger laydown seats and not being sore for a week.
@inquisitvem6723
7 ай бұрын
Didn’t the 787 have safety issues for the past few years? Or some version of it?
@nalalin8835
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for reviewing their internet services, this was also what I'm most interested in!!!
@jlauadventures
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing was considering Zipair to go to Japan, hopefully my plans will one day! Great video and great information about Zipair!
@guybeauregard
Жыл бұрын
Nice review! Most economy experiences will no doubt be more pleasant when you get the whole row of seats for yourself. lol
@SetouchiJackChow
Жыл бұрын
Even if Japanese say "budget" their quality is never "budget".
@dnfinity
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
@kuuudos
Жыл бұрын
TYSM for this video! I booked because of the cheap prices but later felt worried i made the wrong choice. This video made me feel better 😊
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, I hope everything goes smoothly 🤞
@ajmorgan09
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was very helpful. I hope to visit Japan this December.
@ianwilde5379
Жыл бұрын
Great show! Good luck!! 👌🙏
@stevedomenik8897
Жыл бұрын
You didn't mention the broken website or the fact that is impoossble to communicate with a human. I mailed them multiple times and never got a response. On Many sites they are the lowest rated airline. It seems like the limited staff at the airport is there to find fault with passengers, not to help.
@bittertea
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Emu I am going to try Zipair in April. So excited.
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Have a wonderful trip!
@floperchoofloperchoooooooo8532
Жыл бұрын
Nice thanks for the review im flying there soon
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Have an awesome trip!
@FloboBoyce
Жыл бұрын
This channel needs more subs!
@guybeauregard
Жыл бұрын
Agree! Great content!
@angelestrada6038
Жыл бұрын
Emos are the wildest girls, u rock girl! Blown out and proud of it!
@ratedvfood
Жыл бұрын
thank you! I just booked a flight with them and this makes me feel less skeptical haha
@sarahampalayohan2736
Жыл бұрын
hiii, how was your flight with zipair?
@Exploretravelwolf
8 ай бұрын
Love the plane review
@RandomStuff-zw7uh
3 ай бұрын
I actually like the lack of food. I usually don't eat airplane food anyway and I prefer to go on a mini diet before going to Japan.
@ylsflv
10 ай бұрын
Very informative- tysm!
@paul528i
Жыл бұрын
They fly the Boeing 787 which is the most advanced passenger airline. It's awesome.
@asian6oy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, queen!
@XFinalWolfClawX
Жыл бұрын
May I ask what dimensions are allowed for the checked in baggage? Was having a hard time understanding the specifications on their FAQ. Also how strict are they with the dimensions with the carry on baggage? I have a travel bag that’s 24 inches long and i believe they only allow 21 inches. Was hoping i could get away with taking it for my trip this month😅
@nathaphak
9 ай бұрын
Good detail info thank you
@jaymeez
11 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I just subscribed
@fazed657
Ай бұрын
Hello, thank you for thia amazing, honest review. Could you confirm the armrests move all the way up? Seeing that you slept across a row (How lucky! 😁), I assume for your rows, all the armrests could move all the way up? The website states which seats have / don't have moveable armrests -- but not how far the retract up Thank you so much
@alexsakon
Ай бұрын
"aircraft is a smaller model"..... it's a 787, it's a wide body, not "small" by any means. You should learn different aircraft types if you want to do airline reviews. Having said that, overall review was concise and helpful.
@ccaspe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@amethnary5534
7 ай бұрын
With additional $$ for baggages, seat, and meal; it's the same cost if you took JAL economy.
@kc156
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review, this is so helpful!! So to confirm, there were only USB chargers in economy, right? No outlets that you can use to plug a laptop in?
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Hi K C thanks for watching! Yes, there's only USB charging in economy. Nothing to charge your laptop with, I confirmed this with a rep from Zipair as well :)
@foxgaming76yt24
Жыл бұрын
@@flowerobsessed_ There's only USB without outlets? Does this vary between flights? My flight to Narita that I flew recently had an outlet that I could use, but I didn't use it since I didn't have a laptop on hand. I also didn't struggle with WiFi, ran KZitem fine for me. It's possible that the hardware between aircraft, for the outlet at least, and WiFi might change based on how close you are to land, as my flight was relatively close to land pretty much the entire flight
@taglide
Жыл бұрын
Can’t figure out how to buy a ticket from LA to NRT, can get to the part where you choose a date but there is no calendar
@tonyluvbmw
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@cuanber60
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the info😊
@RichLux713
Жыл бұрын
I SAW LIKE LAY DOWN SEATS in other videos
@alexistran4801
Жыл бұрын
i will be flying with them this Tuesday and was wondering if I can bring an empty hydro flask (i have a 32 oz bottle). and i couldn't find any information on the zip air website. I dont normally have issues with the known airlines. all i could find was the normal information on 3oz bottled liquids. also on the website it said no portable chargers (?) and i was planning on bringing one. did you have any issues if you did bring one?
@Xm3rmaid
Жыл бұрын
Hey how was the flight? Did they give any food? Looking to go to Japan in December
@buenaaventura260
7 ай бұрын
Hello great video. Do the seats recline enough to nap?
@Meum46
5 ай бұрын
They are some of the higher end models of seats. So yeah.
@inquisitvem6723
7 ай бұрын
Are the prices for any flight cheaper if you book several months in advance vs a week before you book to fly or is it the same? I heard the prices fluctuate during the week…if so which day is the cheapest to fly? Thx
@melodiengo7412
Жыл бұрын
Hi! My flight to Japan with ZIPAIR is tomorrow and I got an email regarding some requirements for traveling back to the US. Did you have to fill any of this out or is this only for non-US-citizens?
@Xm3rmaid
Жыл бұрын
Hey how was the flight with this airlines? Looking to go during December
@aftervision8552
7 ай бұрын
my hero
@mm-dy1rb
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am hoping to be automatically checked in but I read online you need to go to the counter. How was your check in experience, were you automatically checked in?
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it was automatic, but it was a relatively painless experience at the counter. Just make sure you paid for the baggage you bring and that you bring passport and proof of onward travel :)
@alannguyen1669
Жыл бұрын
@@flowerobsessed_ Can I ask what you meant by proof of onward travel?
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Hi Alan! By proof of onward travel, they want to see that you will be leaving Japan within 90 days of your arrival (if you are coming for tourism). So either your round trip ticket, or a ticket to your next destination will suffice!
@ElephantWhisperer222
Жыл бұрын
Booked my flight with them yesterday. Do you happen to remember which terminal Zipair departs from at LAX?.
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Terminal B! (Tom Bradley International Terminal)
@alwaysinsearch
Жыл бұрын
What's the max weight for carryon?
@ElephantWhisperer222
Жыл бұрын
@@alwaysinsearch I paid an extra 30-40 dollars to have the 12kg of total weight. Otherwise you get 7kg. I will say though that they did not weigh my bags when departing LA or when departing Tokyo back to the states.
@DustBeGoneByDawn
9 ай бұрын
Hi there!! Planning a trip to Japan in the spring. I noticed that the price for one way is the same as round trip?? So weird? I’m going to try from a different computer later to see if maybe the site is capturing cookies .. also I’m interested in the lay flat seating … I mean it’s coming up to about $2,000 round trip for two people on an 11 hour flight … that’s a killing compared to $10,000 on first class!?!? However .. I understand you still have to pay for your extras as well.. but laying out makes such a big difference on these kinds of flights. Thanks for sharing !
@Cookies4Wookiees
Жыл бұрын
I recommend you inform the viewers that this airline has no refund policy for emergency cancellation. DO NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE. If you or someone gets injured or sick they will run with your money.
@jin5802
Жыл бұрын
Yeah she said that in the video….?
@phoenixgamers2690
Жыл бұрын
Hi I booked a flight and chose the 23kg Baggage option. For mine, it didn’t specify if it’s hand-carry/check-in baggage. May i know does it mean that the total weight of all baggage (irregardless hand-carry or check-in) can be up to 23kg? Also, is there a limit to the number of luggage that i can bring even if i don’t exceed the weight limit? Thanks a lot and look forward to ur reply 😊
@cycloaf
Жыл бұрын
the 23kg is most likely the max weight limit you picked and most likely there is a limit but I personally don’t know
@alwaysinsearch
Жыл бұрын
Did you find the answer to your question? If so I would love to know. Thanks.
@sdlock83
Жыл бұрын
I hope ZipAir extends Taiwan soon!
@khoapham7955
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I was wondering the same thing. Is this too good to be true?!
@jomamaupdog3269
6 ай бұрын
My only question is should I just buy a one way ticket and then just buy my ticket when I’m going to return cause I feel like I’ll save a lot more money doing this
@inquisitvem6723
7 ай бұрын
So you have 24 hours before the scheduled flight to cancel OR did you mean 24 hours after you book it to cancel?
@nateshf9303
Жыл бұрын
Strangely (and frustrating), there are no flights on Zipair flying from NRT to San Jose, CA in April 2023.
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
It's a bit early, perhaps they haven't released the tickets yet?
@nateshf9303
Жыл бұрын
@@flowerobsessed_ My wife and I have booked many times for March/April cherry blossom season even as early as in mid-September.
@ihmpall
Жыл бұрын
@@nateshf9303 she didn’t marry the smartest of the lot
@nateshf9303
Жыл бұрын
@@ihmpall Oh no...don't say that. I'm sure you are a good man!
@dennistani1986
Жыл бұрын
They just started San Jose service like a week ago. January they will start 5-day a week SJC service. My guess is they will post their April flights in late December/January.
@xxtombird7053
Жыл бұрын
Does the blanket come with the flight?
@Danielsekai
Жыл бұрын
im going soon with my sister :) how long was your stay?
@katniss4670
Жыл бұрын
How do you see what seats are available prior to booking? I’ve been unable to find that information.
@ChineseSe7en
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how other flights do it, but you need COVID test results. What if you test positive and can't board the plane because of that? Still no refund?
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
I don't think they check for COVID test before boarding
@alwaysinsearch
Жыл бұрын
They don't check anymore
@000-
Жыл бұрын
how much was the flight? im also flying out of lax and prices are $900 rn 😪
@younghwantommyjung5093
Жыл бұрын
are you allowed two carry-ons? (backpack and luggage)?
@mike10345
Жыл бұрын
I have the same question. I believe so. (Carry on and personal item which is the backpack).
@williamcabrol1222
Жыл бұрын
That helped!
@andreamartinez2645
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you know if I can have my backpack without any charge of $$? Thank you
@andreamartinez2645
Жыл бұрын
I also bought the premium ticket just lik you with the 23 k Luggage and a meal
@alwaysinsearch
Жыл бұрын
@andreamartinez2645 what's their carryon policy?
@crying4cats
Жыл бұрын
hi! do they properly check the carry on weight?
@alwaysinsearch
Жыл бұрын
Do you know what the max amount is for carryon?
@PinkyBear
Жыл бұрын
Meals cost extra!! :(
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
yeah :(
@elenabit1527
Жыл бұрын
i bought a flight. and how can i print my ticket? i only have a invoice. is that all we get? then print real ticket day before flt????
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
I believe that you can show your confirmation number at the airport and they will print the tickets for you
I am Japanese, is it easier to enter for me? I live in the US
@abnormalization8825
Жыл бұрын
You only need a book passports and round trip
@ANouveauWorld
Жыл бұрын
End User? She thing she doing a computer review.
@jaan115
Жыл бұрын
Did they weigh your carry on?
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
They did not! although I suppose they'd be within their rights to
@_twonesix_
Жыл бұрын
This was my ? as well!
@alwaysinsearch
Жыл бұрын
@emuvisits so you can carry like a purse/bookbag plus a carryon luggage under 15 pounds for free?
@duncankowable
Жыл бұрын
Hello there
@zefa17
Жыл бұрын
3:25 i hope you did turn off the light off during you nap time…
@mansanhg
Жыл бұрын
I know it was not your intention but don't be that selfish. Even if KZitem was watchable, do you know how much bandwidth you would be taking away from the rest of the passengers? If on the road and there is shared wifi, please dont do any stream or video related activities and just remain preferably in text-based applications. Wifi is for everybody
@mrc6182
Жыл бұрын
having flown on three separate JAL International flights in the last two weeks, thank gawd Zip didn't try to sell you JAL food! It is the WORST! JAL's vaunted "Promising young chefs" shouldn't put their names on that drek! As far as crews being overzealous with the 787's EDW's ("Electronically Dimmable Windows"), that appears universal. I flew in a 787 from U.S.' DFW to Narita, a 13-hour ordeal, in broad daylight. Within an hour, the crew darkened ALL the cabin windows. SO, it was like being in a noisy tomb for 12.5 hours. The 787's have better pressurization and climate control than other Boeing long-haul aircraft like the 777 and I prefer them, but this "blacking out the cabin" nonsense is ridiculous and certainly not safer! I'm now intentionally avoiding 787 flights.
@ihmpall
Жыл бұрын
Okay Karen
@stephanguitar9778
Жыл бұрын
@@ihmpall Stupid reply ihmpall. Mr C (obviously not Karen) Was just stating the truth. I have had numerous 12+ hour day flights where the crew just seem to believe that if they dim the windows or even force you to shut the blinds, you will, like a dumb bird just go to sleep and not bother them. Also the 787s have the worst skinny seats in the sky. I banned them 10 years ago. In fact on my up and coming budget airline flight next month from Malaysia to Tokyo I am flying on a 737 with far more seat space than any 787
@guybeauregard
Жыл бұрын
None of this is relevant to Zip Air, the topic of this helpful video. And btw, if you hate JAL just take American Airlines which flies the DFW route. Easy peasy!
@xiaohuawang1163
13 сағат бұрын
do they open ac during flight?
@thunderverna
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. They just started flying from where u live (Vancouver)but I've been really iffy about them because the reviews are remarkably bad!!! I will keep your info in mind while i decide 👍🏼 PS thank you for the shots with the luggage, very good for scale and also for a bit of fun in the video ❤🎉
@darrinwu2817
10 ай бұрын
Which seat aisle did u have?
@shaunpierce4174
Жыл бұрын
It's a pity they don't cater for Europe.
@davidrosen1915
Жыл бұрын
Do not fly Zipair. It is terrible. There is no customer service. Zipair refused to let me board even though I had a ticket and stranded me in Tokyo. Zipairを飛ばさないでください。 ひどいです。 カスタマーサービスはありません。 Zipair はチケットを持っていたのに乗船を拒否し、東京で立ち往生しました.
@1paulwang1
Жыл бұрын
What was their reason for the denial of boarding?
@davidrosen1915
Жыл бұрын
@@1paulwang1 Zipair refused to issue a boarding pass within 1 hr. of the scheduled departure time and I was 3 minutes late. Ticketing agents were still working and they told me and 2 other families that we would not be allowed to board, even though we had no bags to check in, there was no line at customs or security, and the flight was way under booked. Instead, they told us our tickets were cancelled, there was no way to rebook, we would have to buy new tickets, and Zipair's next flight was not for 3 days. There was also no customer service number to call. This strict 1 hr. "rule" is not clearly disclosed by Zipair, and it is absurd. It also appears to be illegal. The ticketing staff were not helpful and did not care that they were ruining people's vacations. Terrible experience. Let your followers know not to fly this terrible airline. Do not be fooled, it is nothing like JAL.
@flowerobsessed_
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had that experience, thanks for the cautionary tale
@turuus5215
Жыл бұрын
@@davidrosen1915 Sorry to know that. But, Japan is a country of rule. 3 minutes of lateness can be considered a huge deal here. You should have just arrived at the airport earlier. Moreover, you're flying with a cheap budget airline. Their staff isn't gonna be the kindest. What do you expect? Book twice more expensive JAL tickets next time~.
@starsaber100
Жыл бұрын
@@davidrosen1915 I'm really sorry to say it's your own fault, but you should at least check in online so you can at least use a Digital Boarding Pass
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