Etsi halvat lennot: Vietnam Airlines

HAN-ICN (4 hours)

Plussat: Vietnam Airlines has good leg room on both international and domestic flights. Blankets and pillows were preplaced on seats, as were headphones in the seat pockets. Lunch and one round of snacks were served. Beverages were offered a few times.

Miinukset: Cabin was inconsistently cooled. The rear was cold while the front was hot. Some passengers complained about being hot, but flight attendant only pointed out the overhead gasper vents, which were obviously open but did little to help the sweating and general discomfort. No personal entertainment system, only drop down screens. Food was average.

Domestic Flights: Efficient without Bells and Whistles

Plussat: Priority boarding for pregnant passengers, leggy and clean

Miinukset: No personal service, meaning have to fill out the same waiver of liability every time we fly, even if flights are just a few days apart.

Plussat: On time, lunch served, no problems.

Miinukset: No entertainment, but a very short flight, one hour, who cares?

4 Hour Flight

Plussat: The leg room is one of the best in economy class. At six feet tall, I was able to stretch my legs and not have my knees against the seat in front of us. The personal entertainment console worked perfectly with clear picture and sound, though the free headphones were uncomfortable. Boarding crew allowed us to cut in line since we had a 2 year old. Very appreciative for that, and appreciative for their sternness with those customers who were trying to slip in in front of us.

Miinukset: Crew on board came across as a little unfriendly, though professional seriousness might have been mistaken as annoyance. The food was passable, but definitely not quality. Sufficient amount of beverage was served.

Short, Efficient, and Nothing Special

Plussat: Crew was helpful and stern when necessary. Due to the short flight (45 minutes), a bottle of water was handed out.

Miinukset: By no fault to the airlines, the domestic terminal is incredibly inefficient and unsympathetic to travelers with special needs (like tired and hot pregnant mothers). On top of this, you get grumpy and crotchety travelers pushing and complaining.

Nice airline

Plussat: Provided food for only a 3 hour flight

Miinukset: Boarding was a bit slow (still arrived on time)