Vietnam Airlines Business Class review - Airbus A350 - Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney

Join me in this detailed review of Vietnam Airlines business class product onboard an Airbus A350-900 flying from Ho Chi Ming City (SGN) to Sydney Australia. The tour includes the check-in, two Lotus lounges, the onboard experience including the seats and food.

0:00 intro
0:36 check-in
2:16 first Lotus Lounge, food and beverages, showers
4:50 second Lotus Lounge
5:28 our Airbus A350-900 XWB
5:48 boarding and business class cabin
6:29 pre-flight - towel, champagne, amenity kit, newspaper
7:08 seat tour
9:03 inflight entertainment
9:30 takeoff
10:10 supper
11:18 seat converts to bed
11:31 toilets
12:17 breakfast
12:37 menus
13:01 rest of breakfast
13:10 landing into Sydney and conclusion

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[laurenfowlie]

We flew business October 2022. Have previously flown emirates/qantas/Jpn business and for the price Vietnam offers, we thought they were exceptional.

[zorbakaput]

"not been to another planet - except Perth" so on point well done Paul.

[davidp]

Great to see you flying again. You have a refreshing unique take on presenting your videos which makes you stand out from some of the other content providers.

[halitosis]

Beautifully summed up. 50 per cent cheaper than other carriers but 80 per cent just as good.

[janetbruce]

Usual comprehensive, informative and interesting commentary - spiced with some humour (Perth another planet!!!) - then some pleasant engine spooling up audio - and a descent into Sydney with some nice Illawarra scenery enroute. Great footage as usual Paul.

[lachlanp]

Economy class was exceptional on the A350 HAN-SYD. Two full meals with metal cutlery, well stocked bathroom with shaving and dental kit, blankets, pillows, hot face towel and amenity kit. Qantas' economy is a low cost carrier in comparison.

[nidgemills]

Did this flight mid-Dec 2022. Superb service, food was great & plentiful, IFE was average but a lie-flat seat & 6 hours of rest made up for it. Loved the crew bowing just before landing. The A350 is substantially quieter than the 787. Flew onwards to London & far noisier. SGN airport is, as Paul says, very confusing as is Hanoi.

[cjeremie]

investigating prem eco v bus from melb to ho chi in january. great video content

[christhomson]

12:16 did not go unnoticed. I love your reviews Paul.

[wizastravels]

Thanks mate, I've been searching through reviews for Vietnam Airlines business class from Sydney to Saigon and vice versa, and finally I have found one that I can trust. Look forward to trying out one of the three cocktails soon.

[JulieFlannery-hg]

Loved this review. Great to see someone not taking themselves too seriously. I will catch up on other airlines Paul has reviewed.

[staralliancefan]

The Pho looked tasty! Great video Paul!

[AshanKarunagaran]

Little trick I noticed when flying them recently. You can use the "Diplomat/ Crew/ APEC" lane for immigration (arrival and departure) when in Business. Just show them the boarding pass and they direct your straight to the front.

[JMANNGAI]

I flew the Vietnam Airlines A350 business HCMC back to Melbourne in late November and saw the same lights but way more than what you saw, was like a city of lights. Did some researching after the flight and found they are Dragon Fruit farms they use artificial light to control their growth. Very interesting.

PS, I did the same and visited both lounges and showered in both (trip was Melbourne to Osaka on VN had a 8 hour layover) 🤣

[maureen]

Hi Paul thank you for great video review on Vietnam Airline. Food was looking good. Hope you had a good trip.

[rod_at_adelaide]

Great review Paul with lots of your quirky humour 😀 looked like very good value

[lukea]

I flew PE outbound and just literally decided to upgrade on the return leg. Board at SGN in 15 mins and can’t wait.

[Unknown]

You’re the best explainer because I looked at all of them, and they explained it not good, but you did really really good

[joshuateoh]

Great review, Paul! Thanks for confirming that there ARE 2 Lotus Lounges at the SGN international terminal and a special thank you for confirming that hair-dryers were available in the showers!!

[LuvTheNiner-Garth]

I just arrived back in Melbourne from Ho Chi Minh City on the A350, in business, just like this review. Loved the food and the service, and the lie flat bed was fine for my short stature. You wouldn't want to be over 6ft though. The feet may be a bit of a squeeze. I noticed the same lights a week prior flying into Ha Noi. I checked this review out before we left, and again just now to compare my experience in the same class and aircraft type. I would definitely recommend Vietnam Airlines, like you, flew over in premium economy, which was also great. I love the A350, so much better than the tired old 777's and A330's. I'm yet to experience the A380 and am looking forward to that one day, in business with a bit of luck. Love your honest reviews, Paul. Keep up the great work.