My first flight on Vietnam Airlines was February 11, 1988. Some years later I moved to Vietnam and for more than ten years I flew to Hanoi about once a week and earned the gold card for many years. I very rarely had any problems and got to know some of the crew and staff in the lounges as I flew so often. I don't fly so much these days as I am retired but remain in Saigon where I am perfectly content to be,
I like Vietnam Airlines and use them almost exclusively for hops between SYD-SGN. I find them to be efficient and no fuss. Always flown Y but looking forward to sampling J in May so I can stretch out a little more. Good to see you back in Vietnam, hopefully some more local reviews upcoming.
your video brought me back the memory lane we were there in the Malaysian Golden Lounge back in 2015. Although it is not as flashy as the Silver Kris lounge It is still better than most of the USA based carrier lounges
I love the older A321's in economy with Vietnam Airlines. At 190cm tall they are so much more comfortable and adequate legroom compared to the newer A321neo's VN have now. Love your content. Keep up the great videos.
Yes- I don’t mind planning and paying more for extra legroom seats… but it’s so nice when you can book a ticket and just trust that even the regular seats are okay-enough! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I just did KUL - SGN - KUL on MH 2 weeks ago. It appears VN has a much better catering offer than MH, which essentially is just a lunch box with a packet of peanut.
Yes I was impressed with Vietnam Airlines couple weeks ago Hanoi to Bangkok. Did business class the flight, the staff and the meals were fantastic. In the lounge the staff were excellent as well but I think I ate them out of sliced pork hock, it was so delicious i went back for a few serves. Doing Malaysia airlines Bangkok to KL tomorrow and I think they are great so hope still the same. As for any feed back or suggestions, I have made this my go to YT channel for travel as you have done reviews on places and airlines I have been and it matches up and I have also taken your views and travelled to hotels and yes you are on the money 99%. Very much appreciate your work.🙏👍
Got excited thinking your next few videos in queue would be about Vietnam since I’m coming back this summer, wanted to see you review a few more Vietnam hotels/resorts. Any plans on doing that in the next few months?
Here's my honest experience with them. Flew domestic HAN to SGN in biz. Did not receive any receipt via email for months, and had to email them to confirm. Equipment is dated and worn, service was basic and sufficient. Otherwise no complaints for the price. We were informed the flight will be delayed for about 2 hours via email, about 3 hours prior to the original departure. I also booked a biz class with them SIN to KIX and to my horror they did not email nor call to inform that my flight was cancelled, and I found out only when I wanted to re-check my seat. The hotline was only in Vietnamese, but their email was very prompt and efficient. They offered me another flight with a 20+hour layover but I had other connecting flights in KIX so they gave me a refund promptly. Had heard several good things about them but after my experiences i ain't sure anymore......
A lot of lounge food in SE Asia falls into the “same same but different” category. Give me a comfortable seat, with outlets, an apron view and drinkable coffee and I’m happy.
Hi Kevin. Thx for your latest airline review. I always appreciate. Do you have any future plans showing reviews with Qantas, Air NZ and also hotels in Australia, New Zealand?
VN is not an airline I’d happily book premium economy on. On some of their wide bodies they have a true premium economy cabin, while on others it is just economy seats with extra legroom and they occasionally swap aircraft. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft I flew on their a350 premium economy cabin and i have the same problem too, luckily the extra legroom economy seats are basically empty so I have the whole row to myself
Why do a review of the lounge when most people would not have access with an economy ticket? Do a seperate review making it more accurate for a normal traveler.
KLIA is architecturally beautiful, but there are a few things I dislike, for one it's getting old and poorly maintained. Its always hot and it can be a struggle to find clean toilets.
I'm actually a fan of airports in VN. They're not glamorous but they are efficient. SGN is only place where I can count on going from the gate, to immigration, to baggage, to customs, to car in less than 30 mins. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Extended shots inside an empty plane, A thumbnail photo from an angle that wouldn’t be possible for a regular passenger, asking crew/staff questions on camera, documenting crew procedures, and other little things. Just think, “could I do that as a regular passenger also?” If the answer is “no”, then some arrangement has likely been made. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tanletran7270 Yes but Sam Chui is a different sort of video it is more industry related than a travel blog. I think Sam is great as well, but different reasons.
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My first flight on Vietnam Airlines was February 11, 1988. Some years later I moved to Vietnam and for more than ten years I flew to Hanoi about once a week and earned the gold card for many years. I very rarely had any problems and got to know some of the crew and staff in the lounges as I flew so often. I don't fly so much these days as I am retired but remain in Saigon where I am perfectly content to be,
Quite an auspicious day for your first flight 🙂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Wish I was there.
I like Vietnam Airlines and use them almost exclusively for hops between SYD-SGN. I find them to be efficient and no fuss. Always flown Y but looking forward to sampling J in May so I can stretch out a little more. Good to see you back in Vietnam, hopefully some more local reviews upcoming.
I’ll have one from Vietnam coming in the spring and then 5 in the summer. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
your video brought me back the memory lane we were there in the Malaysian Golden Lounge back in 2015. Although it is not as flashy as the Silver Kris lounge It is still better than most of the USA based carrier lounges
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Impressive service on such a short hop. Love their colour scheme, beautiful, original and classy 💫 Thank you as always for the nice informative video!
They often don’t get the credit they deserve! Thanks as always for your support 🙏🏻
I Have not flew whit VIETNAM AIRLINES Yet.Great work
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I love the older A321's in economy with Vietnam Airlines. At 190cm tall they are so much more comfortable and adequate legroom compared to the newer A321neo's VN have now.
Love your content. Keep up the great videos.
Yes- I don’t mind planning and paying more for extra legroom seats… but it’s so nice when you can book a ticket and just trust that even the regular seats are okay-enough! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Good homework and perfect pitch of narration ... Wish to see you share more videos ...
Appreciate that!
I just did KUL - SGN - KUL on MH 2 weeks ago. It appears VN has a much better catering offer than MH, which essentially is just a lunch box with a packet of peanut.
Yes, I usually avoid MH for short hops. Super tight legroom on their 737s and subpar catering for years. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thank you! Flying in Asia never disappoints when it comes to spectacular clouds show))) And I like Vietnam Air
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Vietnam Airlines design/colours really beautiful!
Agreed!
Yes I was impressed with Vietnam Airlines couple weeks ago Hanoi to Bangkok. Did business class the flight, the staff and the meals were fantastic. In the lounge the staff were excellent as well but I think I ate them out of sliced pork hock, it was so delicious i went back for a few serves. Doing Malaysia airlines Bangkok to KL tomorrow and I think they are great so hope still the same. As for any feed back or suggestions, I have made this my go to YT channel for travel as you have done reviews on places and airlines I have been and it matches up and I have also taken your views and travelled to hotels and yes you are on the money 99%. Very much appreciate your work.🙏👍
Thanks very much for the nice words. I hope you enjoy your flight tomorrow! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Got excited thinking your next few videos in queue would be about Vietnam since I’m coming back this summer, wanted to see you review a few more Vietnam hotels/resorts. Any plans on doing that in the next few months?
I’ll have 1 or 2 in the spring and 4-5 in the summer from Vietnam. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Here's my honest experience with them. Flew domestic HAN to SGN in biz. Did not receive any receipt via email for months, and had to email them to confirm. Equipment is dated and worn, service was basic and sufficient. Otherwise no complaints for the price. We were informed the flight will be delayed for about 2 hours via email, about 3 hours prior to the original departure.
I also booked a biz class with them SIN to KIX and to my horror they did not email nor call to inform that my flight was cancelled, and I found out only when I wanted to re-check my seat. The hotline was only in Vietnamese, but their email was very prompt and efficient. They offered me another flight with a 20+hour layover but I had other connecting flights in KIX so they gave me a refund promptly.
Had heard several good things about them but after my experiences i ain't sure anymore......
I can’t speak to the emails missing but I can say with certainty they have multiple English hotlines. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Yo Kev, nice review. When you coming to India? Keep grinding.
Was there last month and will be back in the spring 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks dude, appreciate yr content 👍🏼
Thanks very much for the support 🙏🏻
I am a fan of your channel I believe the carribean should be part of your bucket list
Perhaps it will be 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
There something really groovy about satellite terminals. Love KL airport. It's a good hub.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great video again, Kevin!!
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks. Great review, as always.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have flown with VN to/from BKK and KIX via HAN several times. No complaints.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
A great airline at a reasonable price. I regularly fly Melbourne/Sgn with the most attentive attendants you could hope for.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
When mr flip flop replies, my brain makes happy chemicals =DDDDD
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Another great trip report.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Its interesting that one of your favorite lounges didnt have the best food. Food would be such an important part of my personal ranking😅
A lot of lounge food in SE Asia falls into the “same same but different” category. Give me a comfortable seat, with outlets, an apron view and drinkable coffee and I’m happy.
l love Vietnam Airlines
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Beautiful airport
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi Kevin. Thx for your latest airline review. I always appreciate. Do you have any future plans showing reviews with Qantas, Air NZ and also hotels in Australia, New Zealand?
Yes, yes, yes and yes in the first half of next year 🙂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft Great 😊🙏
@@tfft let me know if you are dropping by Melbourne, happy to show you around.
Loved the decent.
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year 🎉
Thanks
is the lounge free for those vietnam airlines passengers?
For business class pax and Skyteam Elite Plus.
Have you ever flew Vietnam Airlines premium economy yet?
VN is not an airline I’d happily book premium economy on. On some of their wide bodies they have a true premium economy cabin, while on others it is just economy seats with extra legroom and they occasionally swap aircraft. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft I flew on their a350 premium economy cabin and i have the same problem too, luckily the extra legroom economy seats are basically empty so I have the whole row to myself
Does economy class includes check in baggage?
Depends on the route and fare class.
Why do a review of the lounge when most people would not have access with an economy ticket? Do a seperate review making it more accurate for a normal traveler.
Seriously? 🤣 Be Kind, ⏩
agreed no more,no point showing the lounge part to us
I booked an economy flight from KL to Vietnam, do I get to use the golden lounge?
If you are SkyTeam Elite Plus, yes you'd have lounge access. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft thanks for the reply.
KLIA is architecturally beautiful, but there are a few things I dislike, for one it's getting old and poorly maintained. Its always hot and it can be a struggle to find clean toilets.
I actually think KLIA has drastically improved over the past 3-4 years. Prior to that I was with you about the toilets. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Vietnam airline itself is not bad, much better than Chinese airlines. But airports in Vietnam are big minus factor
I'm actually a fan of airports in VN. They're not glamorous but they are efficient. SGN is only place where I can count on going from the gate, to immigration, to baggage, to customs, to car in less than 30 mins. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
*Errr ...*
*But where is Saigon?*
*But l do know where Ho Chi Minh City is*
If you know where Ho Chi Minh City is then congratulations you know where Saigon is as well!
What are some red flags that content is actually sponsored?
Extended shots inside an empty plane, A thumbnail photo from an angle that wouldn’t be possible for a regular passenger, asking crew/staff questions on camera, documenting crew procedures, and other little things. Just think, “could I do that as a regular passenger also?” If the answer is “no”, then some arrangement has likely been made. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft we've seen that in Sam Chui's video
@@tanletran7270 Yes but Sam Chui is a different sort of video it is more industry related than a travel blog. I think Sam is great as well, but different reasons.
Most of his videos are in the “different kind of content” category, but he does refer to some of them as reviews which is what I take issue with.
@@tfft precisely why I simply block all of his content from TH-cam recommendations. I don't have time to watch commercials.
Please cut self sponsor fight/Hotel to fast one .and do long once a time..
Eh? 🤔
@@tfft its frustrasjonen to Lisen to selffunded disclam 150 tims.just a tips
If you heard it 150 times in one of my videos I suggest you get your device checked out because I only say it once or twice 😉
@@tfft i started an vlog nr 1