VIETNAM AIRLINES 787-9 'Premium Economy' Seats!【Trip Report: Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok】
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The creator provides a trip report for a Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, specifically focusing on the premium economy product available on the Boeing 787-9. After discussing the logistics of Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the benefits of Sky Team Elite Plus status for seat selection, the creator reviews the Lotus Lounge in Saigon. The report transitions to the aircraft, where the creator evaluates the premium economy cabin, noting the seat width, depth, and legroom. While praising the comfort of the seats, the creator mentions minor issues with the seat belt airbag and armrest design. The review covers the onboard experience, including the entertainment system and the recent change where Vietnam Airlines replaced hot meals with sandwiches on short-haul routes. The creator concludes that despite the lack of a hot meal, the improved seat quality made the flight worthwhile, noting that these seats can often be purchased for a reasonable fee even without elite status.
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they are really comfortable seats my only two gripes would be the airbag in the seat belt which is just not comfortable to sit with
overall it was a perfectly nice little flight shame to see the hot meal service go by the wayside but I'll take a cold sandwich with a better seat any day of the week
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