Vietnam Airlines Review: Flying business class

I recently went on a trip to Cambodia and Vietnam courtesy of Vietnam Airlines, the lone blogger with a group of travel writers/journalists.

The next day, I made my way to the airport, arriving a little after 8am where I met our chaperone for the trip, Burt of Vietnam Airlines, and the rest of my travelling companions. In addition to Burt, there were five other people in our little group - all guys, plus me.

This was my first time flying business class, and it proved thrilling and an eye-opener. I can't imagine flying like this all the time... Here's my Vietnam Airlines Review for business class.

Vietnam Airlines Review: Business lounge, Ho Chi Minh City International Airport

Having left chilly wintery US and the air-conditioned plane, the humidity hits us as soon as we step out and walk into Ho Chi Minh City International Airport, where our group meets with the last member of our party. Now that we're all together, we head for the air-conditioned comfort of the Vietnam Airlines business lounge where we'll hang out until our next flight (approximately 1 hour) with Cambodia Angkor Air to Siem Reap, Cambodia. There's wi-fi available in the lounge, so I spend a few minutes emailing Jac to tell her I've arrived safely in Vietnam. I also can't resist sending her photos of my business class meal & my Vietnam Airlines review. She replies: "So jealous!"

Our group are still getting to know one another, so it's nice to sit, relax and chat. We'll be together for the next 10 days.

Vietnam Airlines Review: Economy Class

Vietnam Airlines Review

Aircraft Boeing 777-200.

Class Economy, seat 11K.

Seat pitch and width 34 inches between rows of seats, 17.7 inches between armrests. Seat recline is six inches.

Seat configuration 3-3-3.

Luggage allowance 20 kilograms checked baggage, plus one piece of cabin baggage up to seven kilograms. I board with two cabin bags but storage space is ample and nobody makes a fuss.

Scheduled flight time Eight hours, 30 minutes.

On-time performance 35 minutes late departing.

Aircraft condition The interior suggests this aircraft has done plenty of miles but it's clean and neat.