ANA The Room FX Business Class: Which U.S. Routes Get the New 787-9 Suite?

As of September 2026, ANA has not confirmed any U.S. route for THE Room FX. The airline expects to begin receiving the new 206-seat Boeing 787-9s from November 2026, with specific routes and launch dates to be announced once finalized.

ANA's new THE Room FX is coming to long-haul Boeing 787-9 aircraft, but there is one important detail for U.S. travelers.

So, if you are planning a business class flight to Japan from Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Seattle, or another U.S. gateway, don't book a flight simply because it shows a Boeing 787-9. ANA operates several versions of the 787-9, and only the new 206-seat configuration is equipped with THE Room FX.

Here's what is actually confirmed, which U.S. routes are worth watching, and how to check whether your flight has the new cabin.

What Is ANA THE Room FX Business Class?

THE Room FX is ANA's next-generation business class seat for its long-haul Boeing 787-9 fleet. It builds on ANA's existing THE Room product found on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, but the design has been adapted specifically for the smaller 787.

The cabin uses a 1-2-1 layout, giving every passenger direct aisle access. Seats alternate between forward-facing and rear-facing positions and each seat has a privacy door. ANA says the design uses thinner partitions and a curved backrest to create more usable personal space inside the 787 cabin.

The new suite includes:

• 48 Business Class seats
• Direct aisle access from every seat
• Individual privacy doors
• A sofa-style, pre-reclined seating position
• Adjustable leg rest that helps convert the seat into a bed
• 24-inch 4K entertainment screen
• Bluetooth audio
• USB-A and USB-C charging
• AC power
• Wireless device charging
• Built-in storage

ANA's published specifications list a maximum seat length of about 76.5 inches, maximum width of 41.5 inches, and a 27-inch width around the waist area.

That unusually wide design is one of THE Room FX's biggest selling points. ANA has also said the new seat is around four inches wider than the original THE Room.

When Will ANA THE Room FX Start Flying?

ANA originally announced THE Room FX in June 2025 and said it would be introduced gradually on long-haul Boeing 787-9 aircraft starting in fiscal 2026.

The timeline has since become clearer.

In its August 18, 2026 schedule update, ANA said deliveries of the new 787-9 aircraft would begin from November 2026 onward. More importantly, ANA stated that:

specific routes and launch dates will be announced once finalized.

That means articles naming a definite first U.S. route should currently be treated carefully.

As of September 2026:

THE Room FX detail	Current status
Aircraft	Boeing 787-9
Configuration	206 seats
Business Class seats	48
New aircraft deliveries	From November 2026 onward
First commercial route	Not announced
First U.S. route	Not announced
U.S. launch date	Not announced

For travelers, the practical answer is simple: there is currently no officially confirmed U.S.–Japan THE Room FX route.

Which U.S. Routes Could Get ANA THE Room FX?

ANA currently flies to Tokyo from eight U.S. cities: New York, Washington, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu. The airline also offers onward connections from Tokyo to more than 50 airports in Japan.

These routes form the logical U.S. network to monitor as ANA starts deploying its new long-haul 787-9s.

However, they should be viewed as routes to watch—not confirmed THE Room FX routes.

Here is the current U.S. network to watch:

U.S. Gateway	ANA Tokyo Service	THE Room FX Status
Los Angeles	Haneda + Narita	Not confirmed
San Francisco	Haneda + Narita	Not confirmed
Seattle	Haneda	Not confirmed
Washington, D.C.	Haneda	Not confirmed
New York JFK	Haneda	Not confirmed
Houston	Haneda	Not confirmed
Chicago	Haneda + Narita	Not confirmed
Honolulu	Haneda + Narita	Not confirmed

Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are particularly worth watching because ANA operates multiple Tokyo services from these gateways. Once THE Room FX enters commercial service, travelers should check the exact flight and aircraft rather than assume every ANA departure from the same city has the new cabin.

For example, a traveler flying from Los Angeles may see several ANA options to Haneda and Narita. One flight could eventually use the new 206-seat 787-9 while another continues with a different ANA business class product.

Until ANA publishes its official rollout schedule, though, all eight U.S. gateways should be treated as routes to monitor, not confirmed THE Room FX routes.

If you're comparing ANA with other airlines before the new cabin launches, see our business class flights to Japan guide for routes, airlines, and fare options from major U.S. cities.

The important point is the final column.

Until ANA publishes an official route announcement, none of these should be marketed as a confirmed THE Room FX route.

How Can You Tell If Your ANA Flight Has THE Room FX?

This is where travelers need to look beyond the aircraft name.

If your booking says Boeing 787-9, that alone does not mean you are getting THE Room FX.

ANA currently has different international 787-9 cabin configurations. THE Room FX is tied to the new 206-seat Boeing 787-9.

The configuration is:

• 48 Business Class seats
• 21 Premium Economy seats
• 137 Economy seats
• 206 seats in total

Business Class occupies rows 1 through 12.

So before booking, look for the aircraft configuration or seat map rather than stopping at “787-9.”

A simple example

Imagine you find an ANA flight from San Francisco to Tokyo showing a Boeing 787-9.

That sounds promising, but you still need another piece of information.

If the aircraft shows 206 seats and 48 Business Class seats, that matches ANA's THE Room FX configuration.

If it shows a 215-seat or 246-seat 787-9, ANA identifies those aircraft with its older ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED product instead.

That one check can prevent you from expecting the newest suite and boarding a different business class cabin.

Because aircraft assignments can change, check the configuration again closer to departure.

A simple rule to remember is:

206-seat ANA 787-9 = THE Room FX
215-seat or 246-seat ANA 787-9 = ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED

When THE Room FX starts flying, do not rely only on the route name or the words “Boeing 787-9.” Check the actual seat map for your flight. ANA also notes that aircraft and seat specifications can change without prior notice.

THE Room FX vs THE Room vs ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED

ANA passengers may come across three different business class products when comparing flights to Japan: THE Room FX, THE Room, and ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED.

They all offer a premium long-haul experience, but the aircraft and seat design are different.

Feature	THE Room FX	THE Room	ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED
Main aircraft	Boeing 787-9	Boeing 777-300ER	Selected Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Configuration	206 seats	212-seat 777-300ER	215/246-seat 787-9
Privacy door	Yes	Yes	No
Direct aisle access	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat style	Pre-reclined, sofa-style suite	Traditional reclining suite	Staggered lie-flat seat
Business Class seats	48	64	Depends on aircraft

THE Room remains one of ANA's strongest business class products and is available on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

THE Room FX is not simply THE Room placed inside a smaller aircraft. ANA redesigned the seat specifically for the 787-9, using a wider sofa-style layout while keeping direct aisle access and a privacy door.

ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED is an older product, but it still offers a fully flat bed and direct aisle access.

The easiest rule to remember is:

206-seat 787-9 = THE Room FX
212-seat 777-300ER = THE Room
215/246-seat 787-9 = ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED

Why Doesn't ANA THE Room FX Recline Like a Normal Business Class Seat?

This is the feature that will probably divide travelers most.

THE Room FX does not use the usual powered seatback that moves from upright through several reclining positions.

Instead, ANA designed the backrest in a pre-reclined position. You can adjust how you sit within the wider sofa-like space, while the adjustable leg rest helps turn the area into a bed. ANA describes the finished product as a full-flat seat.

Why do this?

THE Room FX uses a pre-reclined design instead of a conventional adjustable backrest. ANA also reduced the thickness of the doors, backrests, and seat dividers to create more usable space without significantly increasing the overall seat weight.

The result is a different kind of business class seat. Instead of pressing a button to move the backrest through several angles, passengers adjust their position within the wider sofa-style space and use the leg rest when they want to stretch out or sleep.

That could work well for someone who likes to sit sideways, stretch out, or change position during a 10- to 14-hour transpacific flight.

The trade-off is that you cannot simply press a button and move the seatback through several familiar angles.

For example, a traveler who likes working on a laptop with the seatback at a very specific halfway-reclined angle may prefer a traditional powered seat. Someone who values width, privacy and the ability to lounge may prefer the FX approach.

It is a different philosophy rather than automatically a better one.

Is THE Room FX Worth Choosing for a Business Class Flight to Japan?

It could be—but the newest seat should not be the only reason you choose a flight.

For most travelers booking business class flights to Japan, I would consider these factors in roughly this order:

Nonstop route → schedule → arrival airport → fare → aircraft/seat product

For example, suppose you live in Los Angeles and eventually find:

• a convenient nonstop ANA flight to Haneda with THE Room, THE Room FX, or another strong business-class seat; and
• another itinerary that requires a connection but offers the newer FX suite.

Taking a connection only to try THE Room FX may add several hours to your trip. For many travelers, the nonstop flight is still the better choice.

The same applies to Tokyo airports.

Haneda is much closer to central Tokyo than Narita. If your trip ends in Tokyo, a better arrival time at Haneda can be more valuable than choosing a less convenient itinerary purely for a particular seat.

On the other hand, if two flights have similar schedules and fares and one has a confirmed 206-seat 787-9 with THE Room FX, the newer cabin becomes a meaningful reason to choose that flight.

What If THE Room FX Is Not Available on Your U.S.–Japan Route?

You do not need to delay a trip to Japan just because THE Room FX is unavailable.

ANA already offers other strong long-haul business class products, including THE Room on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and ANA BUSINESS STAGGERED on other 787-9s.

Travelers can also compare other nonstop and connecting options depending on their U.S. departure city, schedule and budget.

This is where looking at the whole market matters.

Someone flying from Los Angeles may have several nonstop airline choices to Tokyo. A traveler starting from a smaller U.S. city may get better value by connecting through another gateway. A passenger continuing to Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo or another Japanese city should also consider the connection after Tokyo—not just the seat used on the transpacific segment.

If you are still comparing airlines, routes and fares, MyFlyYatra's business class flights to Japan page can help you compare options from major U.S. departure cities instead of choosing a flight solely around one aircraft type.

Haneda or Narita: Does the Airport Matter More Than THE Room FX?

If Tokyo is your final destination, Haneda is generally more convenient because it is closer to central Tokyo. But that does not automatically make every Haneda flight the better choice.

Compare the whole itinerary: departure time, arrival time, fare, total travel time, aircraft, and whether you are connecting elsewhere in Japan.

For example, a traveler from Los Angeles may have ANA options to both Haneda and Narita. If the Narita flight eventually gets THE Room FX but the Haneda option has a much better schedule, choosing the newer seat may not save you time overall.

The best business class flight is the one that works best for the complete trip—not simply the one with the newest seat.

If Tokyo is your final destination, you can also compare our business class flights to Tokyo options.

So, Which U.S. Route Gets THE Room FX First?

As of September 2026, ANA has not announced the first U.S. route for THE Room FX.

The airline expects to begin receiving its new 206-seat Boeing 787-9 aircraft from November 2026, with specific routes and launch dates to be announced once finalized.

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, New York, Houston, Chicago, and Honolulu are the U.S. routes worth monitoring. But none should currently be described as a confirmed THE Room FX route.

Once ANA announces the rollout, look for the 206-seat Boeing 787-9 with 48 Business Class seats when checking your flight.

If THE Room FX is not available for your dates, compare the full itinerary—schedule, airport, fare, travel time, and business class product—rather than choosing a less convenient flight just for the newer seat.

MyFlyYatra can help you compare business class options to Japan from major U.S. cities and find the itinerary that makes the most sense for your trip.

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