Hanoi, June 27, 2019 – Vietnam Airlines announces that the Premium Economy class will be offered from 1 July 2019 on route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9. This class provides upgraded product and service quality, further affirming the airline’s commitment to delivering the most comfortable flying experience as a 4-star airline recognized by Skytrax for four consecutive years.

The introduction of Premium Economy class will give travellers a new level of comfort, at a price that is VND 500,000 higher than that of Economy Flex, which is a great option to experience Business class services without a huge increase in price.

The Premium Economy class entail Lotus Lounge access, enhanced food and beverage, dedicated priority check-in counters, priority boarding lanes to avoid the hassle of queuing. Passengers can enjoy additional benefits on flights such as welcome drinks, hot towels, hot meals, a wider selection of drinks and upgraded entertainment system. Meanwhile, allowance of standard 30kg baggage with two pieces of hand luggage is also a remarkable advantage. The Premium Economy class possess most of the Business class service standards, except for the difference in the cabin seat.

Le Hong Ha – Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines said: “The introduction of our new Premium Economy class for the first time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is due to the significant premium demand seen on this route, further reaffirming our unwavering commitment to enhancing our product portfolio. This is part of our long-term strategy to retain our 4-star rating by continuously upgrading products and services as suggested by Skytrax and to become the first airline in Vietnam to reach for a 5-star rating.”

The Premium Economy class has previously been introduced on international flights to Japan, Korea, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Vietnam Airlines was ranked by Skytrax as one of the 20 best airlines in the world for this service. This class provides passengers a chance to experience the airlines’ award-winning services both onground and inflight.

Vietnam Airlines will offer special rates at VND 3 million (excluding taxes and fees), equivalent to Economy Flex class rates, applicable to purchases from July 1 to July 15, 2019 and departure from July 1 to October 31, 2019. Platinum, Gold and Titan Lotusmile members are upgraded to Premium Economy class for free when purchasing Economy Flex tickets in July (under terms and conditions).

For more details, please visit the website www.vietnamairlines.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/VietnamAirlines, contact Vietnam Aisrlines agents, ticket offices or Customer Care at +84 24 38320320.