I Flew to Japan for ONLY £225! (Air China A350 Economy Long Haul Review)

Is this the cheapest way to get to Japan in 2026? 🇯🇵 I booked a flight from London Gatwick (LGW) to Osaka (KIX) via Shanghai (PVG) with Air China for an unbelievable £225. But at "bargain bucket" prices, what do you actually get? In this Air China A350 Economy Class review, I’m breaking down everything you need to know before booking your budget trip to Japan. We’ll look at the modern Airbus A350 cabin, the seat comfort for a long-haul flight, the inflight meals (spoiler: better than expected!), and a very... interesting cabin announcement. While Air China isn't perfect, is it the best value-for-money option for travelers on a budget? Let's find out. What I cover: ✈️ Flying the Air China A350-900 from London. 🍱 Inflight catering and "average" entertainment options. 🇨🇳 The transit experience in Shanghai Pudong. 💰 Is a £225 ticket worth the trade-offs? 00:00 Is a £225 Flight to Japan Legit? 00:25 London Gatwick & Boarding the A350 02:40 Seat Tour & A350 Cabin Layout 05:33 That Weird Cabin Announcement... 06:13 Inflight Experience: Food & Entertainment 17:44 Connecting in Shanghai & The Flight to Osaka 20:18 The Verdict: Is it Worth Your Money? ✈️ Booking flights? Use my Skyscanner referral: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/Jz43PR ◀ 🛡️ Need VPN? Sign up using my referral link with Surfshark: https://surfshark.club/friend/jLH5ctuU ◀ 📧 Enquiries: [email protected] ◀ 🎵 Music sourced via Epidemic Sound - sign up today: https://share.epidemicsound.com/q08pmh ◀