Experience and Opinion on Vietnam Airlines' Business Class
In a recent flight on Vietnam Airlines' VN772 route from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, passengers in Business Class were treated to an exceptional journey. The flight included two meal services: a lunch service and a refreshments service before landing.
The lunch service menu was impressive, offering options like Marinated Prawn with Salmon Tarator, Steamed Ling Fillet Chinese-style, and assorted cakes with ice cream. The refreshments service before landing included Dim Sum, a traditional Chinese dish, along with three other options: Smoked Salmon with Avocado Salad, Chicken Mushroom Pie, and a Dim Sum Trio. The Pork Bun from the Dim Sum Trio was particularly enjoyable.
Seats in Business Class came with a pillow, blanket, and house slippers, although the blanket may be too thick for those prone to overheating. The legroom was ample, with a ~1-meter-deep foot cubby, personal reading lights, a sturdy side-stowed tray table, and a recline control panel. Each semi-private seat included a coat hook, storage bin, extendable armrests, and a minibar-style space for small items.
The Business Class cabin featured Cirrus III seats in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout, offering nearly lie-flat beds, direct aisle access, and a 15.4" retractable touchscreen IFE. The system offered Korean, Western, and Vietnamese movies, plus music and an inflight map.
Vietnam Airlines' Business Class passengers are entitled to visit the SkyTeam Alliance Lounge at Sydney International Airport. The SkyTeam Alliance Lounge offers buffet spreads in different areas, segregated into courses: salads/appetizers, brews, pastries, mains, and a bar.
The flight was on a 6.8-year-old Airbus A350-900 with the airline's long-haul configuration. Although Vietnam Airlines uses a consistent seat brand (Recaro) throughout its A350 fleet, the newer aircraft incorporate more modern seat models for Business Class, reflecting an evolution in passenger comfort and cabin design compared to the initial four A350s.
Unfortunately, WiFi was unavailable on this specific long-haul Vietnam Airlines flight. However, the cabin crew consistently delivered top-tier service, rivaling the best, as demonstrated by their warm, welcoming, and attentive demeanor. Each Business Class passenger also received a Cerruti 1881 amenity kit containing various essential items.
In conclusion, Vietnam Airlines' Business Class offers a comfortable and delicious flight experience, with a variety of meal options, modern seat designs, and exceptional service. Despite the absence of WiFi on this specific flight, the overall experience was enjoyable and memorable.
In light of the exceptional flight services, it would be interesting to read related airline news about Vietnam Airlines' further plans for enhancing the lifestyle experience of Business Class passengers, perhaps including in-flight Wi-fi. On a different note, travel enthusiasts seeking inspiration for pairing air travel with unique home-and-garden experiences might find intrigue in the idea of incorporating Dim Sum Trio, once enjoyed on a flight, into their lifestyles.
