Review of American Airlines Flight 26 on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Tokyo to Los Angeles

Quick take: Lie-flat business-class seats are always a plus, though these now-dated seats probably need to be replaced.

Pros

• Access to Japan Airlines’ excellent lounges.
• Seats are lie-flat and comfortable enough.
• Friendly service and an on-time departure.

Cons

• Due to the unique configuration, seats and footwells are tight.
• Service was warm, but not quite up to the standards you might find on international airlines.
• American Airlines’ catering doesn’t hold a candle to Japanese carriers.

Though many…