All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched a significant overhaul of its first and business class cabins in 2019, introducing highly-regarded “The Suite” and “The Room” products. As the IATA summer 2026 schedule approaches, passengers are keen to know which routes now consistently feature these upgraded experiences. This guide details the current status of ANA’s fleet and how to identify flights with the new cabins.
The New Cabins: A Step Above
ANA has long been praised for its exceptional service. The airline’s new hard product finally matches this standard, offering a substantial leap in comfort and privacy.
“The Suite” (First Class) provides eight private, functionally designed suites – a noticeable improvement over the previous generation.
“The Room” (Business Class) is particularly revolutionary, featuring fully enclosed seats with ample personal space, placing it among the world’s best business class experiences alongside competitors like Qatar Airways’ Qsuites.
Fleet Status and Identifying Upgraded Aircraft
ANA operates 13 Boeing 777-300ERs. Currently, 10 of these jets (roughly 77%) have been fitted with the new cabins. Six aircraft were delivered with the upgrades since 2019, while four older planes have undergone retrofitting.
Unfortunately, ANA has no immediate plans to reconfigure the remaining three 777-300ERs. The airline is expected to introduce this standard (or an even newer version) on future 777-9 deliveries, but that is still years away.
For those tracking aircraft, the following 777-300ERs feature the new cabins: JA784A, JA785A, JA787A, JA788A, JA793A, JA794A, JA795A, JA796A, JA797A, and JA798A. The three remaining aircraft with the older cabins are: JA790A, JA791A, and JA792A.
How to Confirm Your Flight
The easiest way to verify if your flight will feature the new cabins is to check the seat map:
- The new business class has 64 seats, while the old cabin has either 52 or 68.
- If the business class extends to row 20, it is the updated configuration.
ANA’s website prominently displays “THE SUITE” and “THE ROOM” for flights operating with the new cabins. Alternatively, Google Flights indicates upgraded business class seats as “Individual suite” versus “Lie flat seat” for older configurations. Note that these cabins are exclusive to the 777 fleet; they are not available on other aircraft types like the 787 or A380.
Current Route Availability (Summer 2026)
As of the summer 2026 schedule, the following routes are expected to feature ANA’s new 777 cabins:
- Tokyo Haneda (HND) to London (LHR): All frequencies (NH211/212)
- Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New York (JFK): All frequencies (NH109/110, NH159/160)
- Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chicago (ORD): Select frequencies, varying by day.
- Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Chicago (ORD): Select frequencies, varying by day.
- Tokyo Haneda (HND) to San Francisco (SFO): Select frequencies, varying by day.
- Tokyo Narita (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO): Select frequencies, varying by day.
Flights to London and New York will consistently offer the new cabins. Chicago and San Francisco routes alternate between new and old configurations, so seat map verification is essential. Other U.S. destinations (Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington) are scheduled to be served by 787s.
Conclusion
ANA’s new premium cabins represent a substantial improvement in air travel comfort. While availability remains limited to approximately 77% of the 777-300ER fleet, consistent access is guaranteed on all flights to London and New York. Passengers traveling to Chicago or San Francisco should verify seat maps to ensure they secure the upgraded experience.
