Zipair
ZipAir Tokyo

Published: March 7, 2026
Video Description
In this video, I'm flying on Japan's most affordable "Business Class" and finding out if it's worth it! Join me as I review ZipAir Tokyo's full-flat seat on a direct flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Houston (IAH). Is this budget option a game-changer for long-haul travel, or are there too many trade-offs to consider?
I paid about half of what traditional airlines like ANA or United charge for business class, and in this honest review, I'll show you exactly what you get for that price and walk you through my entire experience.
I was flying from Tokyo to Orlando to attend the grand opening of Epic Universe and wanted to try a different route this time.
Airline: ZipAir Tokyo
Route: Tokyo-Narita (NRT) to Houston (IAH)
Flight Number: ZG016
Date(s) of Travel: May 2025
Duration: 14 hours
Connecting: Houston to Orlando (United)
Total Cost: 466,000 yen (about $3,200 USD)
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 14 Hours on ZipAir Tokyo to Houston
00:41 Staying at Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Honkan
02:00 Heading into Narita Airport
05:14 Getting to the gate
07:20 How was the take-off?
11:00 What is flying with ZipAir like? Wifi, Seats, etc.
15:48 Should you fly ZipAir? Pros and Cons
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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has become a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trips to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!