The flight from Chicago to Japan was miserably uncomfortable. While the amenities have improved since our last overseas flight, the long trip is no shorter. One of the positive aspects was that every seat now has both a power plug and a USB plug for charging devices. Also, each seat back has its own monitor with a large selection of movies, videos, music and games. The biggest difference was that we were allowed to keep out and even use our iPhones and iPads during takeoff and landing (in airplane mode, of course); a small thing that was never allowed on any previous flight we've ever taken.
Another unexpected surprise was that beer and wine were all complimentary, although I opted to stay with the strange new fruit juice in the green box. Three different stewardesses unsuccessfully tried to explain to me what it was. Each subsequent stewardess offering drinks would giggle when I ordered it by pointing at the box. I never understood if they thought I was funny by turning down free alcohol for a kids juice or if it was the way I pointed with my accompanying big smile and wide eyes.
We also noticed how this Japanese airline had much smarter features than the American counterparts. In flight meals were always a hassle and the drink was always a challenge to maneuver around the small tray of food, but on this plane there were cup holders on the seat backs to keep our drink cups up and away from the food tray. Overhead compartments had mirrors in the top that allows short people a full view of the compartment area to make sure nothing was left behind.
Even though things were easier, it was still a very long 12 1/2 hour flight and we couldn't get to Tokyo fast enough.
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