Watch this video if you want to know what itโs like to fly on StarFlyer, a small regional airline in Japan which specializes in providing a hybrid experience. In todayโs full trip report and flight review, we will take a look at the economy class experience and how it compares to the major competitors in the Japanese domestic market.
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Airfare: $61.44 USD
Class: Economy Class
Inclusions: Seat Selection, 1x 10kg Carry On, 20kg Check in
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โช Video Chapters โฉ
0:00 Yokohama to Haneda
00:37 Tokyo Haneda Terminal 1
01:32 Check in Hall
02:12 Airside, Plane Spotting, Power Lounge
03:50 StarFlyer Network
04:50 Our Aircraft
05:27 Boarding Begins
06:19 First Impressions On Board
06:38 Seat Tour
08:14 Push Back & Safety Video, Taxiing
08:55 Spool Up, Take Off & Airport Stats
10:51 In Flight Entertainment & Service
11:52 Decent into Foggy Fukuoka
13:13 Final Thoughts
13:49 The Flip Flop Score
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26 Comments
Admirable how they have been able to carve out their little niche in the busy Japanese airspace! Like a small boutique airline on economy level, I like it! Amazing visuals as always, even the dreary weather upon arrival๐คฉ Thank you so much for reviewing this little gem ๐๐ผ
ecomony?
That looks so nice, 34 inches of legroom on a domestic economy flight is really impressive.
I had a question – Iโm looking to fly LHR-BKK in economy next year and my options are an EVA Air 777 with a 3-4-3 layout and a Thai 777 with a 3-3-3 layout. Theyโre priced pretty much identically and legroom seems to be the same. I canโt work out whether itโs better to have wider seats with Thai, or better service/IFE with EVA.
Would you choose one over the other for economy?
You are a great reviewer because of your niche market's videos Kevin! I am thrilled by how well-documented and inclusive your narration has been and this video proves just that โค.
Hey Kevin. Great videoโคโคโค
What's the reason for cheaper tourist tickets?
SAS often has overbook so be careful
Digression at four minutes: they mustโve missed all the 7 year growth plans of every business school on the planet in the 90s. What a magnificent achievement – Iโm originally from Australia where little airlines barely get their head above the parapet before itโs lopped off with maximum drama and gore:).
I may need to travel between Tokyo and Fukuoka next year so this looks like a good option. Some great views departing HND as well – something about those crystal clear Japanese days hits different.
Thanks for covering Starflyer – have always been interested with them and to get a top notch guide from you is appreciated.
Airlines like Starflyer are the reason why I fall in love with Japanese carriers. I was even having a bad habit of overglorifying them until Starlux said hello to me last May.
It's just….hard to get one bad flight with Japanese carriers, right? Idk though, who knows if someone, you included, have encountered any subpar flight with any Japanese carriers that did not scream Japanese hospitality. That's just my over-glorifying assumption again.
Nice video as always!
Having IFE on a domstic flight is impressive! Almost as impressive as this Japan-series. And its not even the last one! I bow deeply in true Japanse manner. Respect!
The livery is exceptional!
Love the channel,,,,great content again Kevin,,,,,safe travels ๐๐๐๐
Very nice product! Thanks for the info + video!
One of the best videos so far. Thanks again for making my Thursday lunch time more memorable. Can't wait till Saturday.
Hey Kev.. do you mind sharing the link for the quarterly rating review in your post with the scan code? I had opened it but then went on to check out this new video. And once i opened it, I can't find it again . Thanks very much in advance.
HI Kevin, another great video. Thanks for introducing this airline.
I looked at their web site, and it has to be about the most complicated tiered pricing system I've ever seen. If it wasn't for your video, as a foreigner, I think I'd just book with another carrier.
Great video thank you so much
You can get an A320ceo/neo up to 188 these days Kevin! Try HKEXpress, Cebu etc. ๐
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Fukuoka airport code ๐
Looked a lovely airline Kevin. I agree, nice to see a company "staying in their lane" and doing it so well.
This Japan series has probably been my favorite set of videos from you ever. Love!
Air New Zealand is that you?
A++ greased landing!