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About Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines is the national flag carrier of Vietnam that began its journey in 1995. Its headquarters are situated in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. The logo of the airline is a golden stylized lotus. It is a homage to the culture and heritage of Vietnam. The airline’s fleet consists of Boeing 787, Airbus A350, Airbus A330, and Airbus A321.

Popular Routes

With Vietnam Airlines, book flights that operate on 94 routes and cover 22 domestic and 29 international destinations in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Some popular international destinations covered by the airline are Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, Manila, Paris, Barcelona, Sydney, Melbourne, etc.

Baggage and Other Policies:

The new baggage policy will come into effect in August, 2019 where the weight concept will be replaced by the piece concept. As per the changed policy -

• Passengers with Economy Class Vietnam Airlines booking can take one carry-on piece and a personal item (small purse, laptop case, briefcase); the combined weight should not exceed 12 kg.
• Passengers traveling via Premium Economy and Business Class are allowed to carry two carry-on pieces and a personal item (small purse, laptop case, briefcase); the combined weight should not exceed 18 kg.

The maximum dimensions of each carry-on piece must not exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm and that of the personal item must not exceed 40 x 30 x 15 cm.

The maximum overall dimensions of each checked piece must not exceed 158 cm.

• For Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers, the maximum weight of each checked piece must not exceed 23 kg.
• For Business Class passengers, the maximum weight of each checked piece must not exceed 32 kg.

Vietnam Airlines offers mandatory Unaccompanied Minor Service and Accompanying Cabin Crew service to children between the ages of 2-5 traveling alone. For children between the ages of 6-11, the Accompanying Cabin Crew service is optional whereas for minors between the ages of 12-17, both the Unaccompanied Minor Service and the Accompanying Cabin Crew service are optional.

Vietnam Airlines flights allow dogs, birds and cats as checked baggage. The maximum weight of the pet and its kennel should not exceed 32 kg, failing which the pet will be transported by cargo. There can only be one animal per passenger, with the exception of birds.

In-flight Amenities

Vietnam Airlines offers world-class in-flight entertainment. There is a varied selection of audio books, music and games. Soundproof headphones are available on board, and passengers can watch award-winning movies and TV shows.

A wide range of special meals to accommodate different diet restrictions are also available. There are vegetarian meals offered to Hindus, Jains, Eastern vegetarians, and there is also a Lacto – Ova meal option for vegetarians who consume dairy products and eggs. There is a vegan dining option as well. Children can have meals specially ordered beforehand, and there are meal options for those with dietary restrictions based on religious beliefs as well. The airline must be informed of medical restrictions well ahead of time so that suitable meals can be prepared.

Web Check-In:

Vietnam Airlines offers web check-in 40 hours to 2 hours before the scheduled departure. Passengers can choose their preferred seats and get their boarding passes printed in advance in order to avoid the wait at the airport.

Why Fly with Vietnam Airlines?

Vietnam Airlines is a proud member of the global alliance – SkyTeam, and together with 18 other members, offers access to an extensive global network of 1150+ destinations in over 175 countries. Vietnam Airlines is the first airline in the world to successfully operate both next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-900 XWB at the same time. The Airline was ranked ‘One of the World’s Most Improved Airlines’ by Skytrax in 2016 and Skytrax ranked Vietnam Airlines as a 4-star airline in 2018. The airline also has a clean record with not a single fatal accident since 1997. Members of the airline’s frequent-flyer program Lotus Miles are eligible for enjoying exclusive Vietnam Airlines flight deals by accumulating bonus miles.

Disclaimer

All policies related to baggage allowance, unaccompanied minors, and pets are subject to change without prior notice. Therefore, passengers are requested to check the policies for any changes before making Vietnam Airlines flight reservations.

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