Raising one's voice and acting aggressive until they get their way is unfortunately a common trait among older Western expats. They know SEA service workers will always eventually acquiesce and be penalized by their manager for not enforcing the rule rather than ever consider telling an unruly passenger to be quiet, much less physically restrain them the way American staff would 😭
I flew Vietnam Airlines earlier this year on three domestic flights in business class. On the A321 and the A350. The experience was flawless. I was so impressed with the standard of the aircraft, the crew and the food, especially on a domestic service. As a European used to standard Eurobiz style products, I was very jealous of the much higher standards. It was particularly amusing to me to see an A321 “fully loaded” with interior options. As a regular Air France / KLM flyer, the Flying Blue XP and miles were an added bonus.
People like that yelling for a free upgrade should be placed on the airline's no-fly list. Another deterrent is to arrange police on arrival to give the passenger a warning or simply offload the passenger. They should not be receiving a seat they have not paid for. And getting a seat that way is not fair for the passengers in business class who have paid for their seats.
You’re absolutely correct. That French guy already knew Asian cultures well and totally took advantage of it. He has probably already gotten away so many times before. What ashamed! Some people have that kind of mentality. Must be a cultural thing….. being French …. Some can be incredibly and obnoxiously rude.
Is that why a French lady cut my queue for the security check in Singapore on my way to Paris? I'm glad i.behaved atypically and told her to get to the back of the very obvious queue. Happened to me again on the way back from Paris! And I was wondering why I kept meeting such things on this. On the way back, cos I was in a foreign place I didn't tell em off but they sure as heck didn't manage to get in front of me.
I flew from Osaka back to Singapore on Vietnam Airlines in economy (stopover in Ho Chi Minh) and was pleasantly surprised by their hospitality and excellent service. While the product may not be as up to date as other airlines, their professionalism more than makes up for it. It was such a pleasant flight. Would definitely fly them again. I've tried the budget Vietjet too and the service was excellent.
Great video Dan! As an Australian in Australia they are popular and well known as they offer such great fares especially in economy and premium to Vietnam and Europe, also Vietnam is a popular destination for Australians and it is the only full service carrier flying between Australia and Vietnam so a lot of Australians fly them. Personally I would put them below Singapore and Cathay but on par with Thai, Garuda or Malaysian and above Philippine airlines. They have great service and good food long haul and even serve hot towels in economy to Australia! Also their livery is definitely the best
As a Vietnamese I jumped into the video right after recognizing what's in the thumbnail. By the way, the airport is named Noi Bai Airport, not Hanoi Airport, but it's not like there's any other commercial airports in Hanoi anyways 😂 Seeing my home airport from abroad brings back so many memories. Glad you tried Vietnam Airlines out, and as someone who has tried their HAN - FRA flight on Economy, I can't wait to see your opinion on their longer flights.
Well Simply Aviation has already given HVN flying praises in their Brutally Honest review on the HAN-SYD route. For what is worth, it's one of the best airlines in Asia. Sure, there's no candlelight dinner like on THY, but their Economy is superb versus even high-end carriers from the Middle East. Being a state-owned flag carrier of a majority middle-low-income country, Vietnam Airlines' strategy of skimping the extravagance in luxury cabins and instead pampering economy passengers a little bit more is spot on.
I’m flying Vietnam Airlines from San Francisco to HCMC, non-stop, in February. My first time in VA and first time in Vietnam! On the return flight I am flying premium economy. On the flight to HCMC I am currently seated in economy but HOPING to be able to upgrade to Sky Sofa. We will see!
Vietnam airlines is mostly overlooked by reviewers but the quality of services onboard is refined and sumptuous especially when it comes to business class services.
DANN! u should try Vietnam Airlines on the a350 or the 787, they are so much better than the smaller a 321 as the seat and the plane are technically has been unchanged since forever.
Recently tried VN on their HAN-SGN route and it was great! The check-in was a bit confusing and the priority lane through security was not really managed well which means there were a lot of non-priority pax swooped into the lane, but that’s pretty much the only downside. The domestic lounge in Hanoi was spacious, featured a few different kinds of seating options and a comprehensive and big selection of food and beverages, including some freshly made Pho. It was not the most quiet area but I was sitting in another area before moving over to the buffet section for food, so had a bit experience of both situations. The onboard and arrival experience in business was phenomenal. The crew has been offering refills of my welcome drinks for at least twice, and proactively asked me if I would like to try both main course options, which I happily accepted the offer, and both options, a Vietnamese style grilled pork with vermicelli rice noodles as well as a Japanese style teriyaki chicken with rice, were really nicely done. I was on a 787 and it features the iconic reverse herringbone seat and would be even more than enough for a HAN-CDG or HAN-FRA flight, in my opinion. The real highlight was the arrival experience. We arrived at an open stand and disembarked using stairs and were directed to a dedicated apron bus with ample leather seats, not mixing with economy pax at all. The economy pax didn’t even get into their bus when the business bus left the aircraft, and I waited for only 4 mins at the baggage claim for both of my baggage, and was out of the airport ASAP. The price wasn’t cheap as it usually goes above 500 EUR for a one-way business class ticket on this route, but I’ve redeemed my Flying Blue miles for this flight and it costed only 18,500 miles + 31 USD in tax, which is definitely a steal.
that's so wrong of that French passenger. honestly yelling at the crew because of his selfishness is very sad and unacceptable. honestly, if I was a crew I would have treated him as an unruly passenger. By yelling and be demanding doesn't work all the time.
Actually cabin crews want to do it, but then they have to meet manager/officer and spend 2 to 3 times to report, very complex, and obviously, that flight will be delayed. So the better option is saying ok with unruly passenger reluctantly.
I flew Vietnam Airlines business class last year from CDG to HAN. It was a great flight, just a struggle to pick my seats. I booked with Air France and AF said to contact Vietnam and Vietnam said contact AF.
They even give us the direct way from Vietnam to San Francisco, no transit. Speaking of how good is it: most of my Vietnam Americans family members just go on Business class of Vietnam Airlines
I flew them 6+ hrs from Tokyo to Da Nang in Economy and was very impressed. I did a weekend from Hanoi to HK but chose the cheaper option of HK Express since it was a really short flight.
Here's the thing, I already was tempted to try Vietnam air because of some EXTREMELY handsome Air Hosts, good to know their service is not too bad as well. I'm interested.😮
Hi Dan I actually flown a few times on their business class and recently from sin to Han and then back to HCM and then sin...on both their a321 neo and even their 787! Yes they may not be five stars they claim only four stars but I must say they are value for money for their business class ...and their service is awesome ...and yes despite the fact that I am from Singapore and we have SQ yet I must say it's awesome ...❤
I have been watching your videos since 2016 and I’m so happy to see one about the national airline of my home country 😂 Here are some of my thoughts: 1. Quiet lounge: the lounges in the international terminal are often quiet due to the fact that most international flights (VNA) from HN depart during the evening. Also, domestic lounges are the complete opposite due to very high passenger movements (HAN-HCMC route is among top 5 busiest in the world), accompanied by the fact that families often bring their children along into the lounge in this occasion. 2. VNA’s response to the rude passenger: I think the response was a gesture of good hospitality and crew friendliness. However in this case I would be extremely annoyed if I was in your position. 3. VNA’s quality and reputation in Asia: I agree that we are one step behind neighbours like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Cathay Pacific despite being a decent carrier. One of the most significant factor is the limited number of international destinations served by VNA compared to others. Having two large cities (which led to two major hub airports, while airlines like TG, SQ, CX can focus on their primary hub airports) mean that VNA need to acquire more aircrafts than the current fleet to serve high-demand, but unserved destinations, such as Prague, Milan, Amsterdam, or Los Angeles. While it is a challenging task for VNA, I believe they can solve that in the future. 4. Lack of IFE screens on the A321s: yeah it is a huge inconvenience, every time I book a HAN-SGN flight that was initially planned for a 787 or A350, I was so annoyed when it was changed to an A321 last-minute 😂😂😂
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I learned today that because I'm disabled I get to yell at the Vietnamese airline staff and get a free upgrade NOT that dude just a jerk and I hope he reads this. Poor you
Tried the a320 business hanoi to bkk and A350 syd to hanoi. The product on the long haul A350 is much much better. As a 4 star airline, really great value even at full fare
As a flightattendant he was taking the seat that he purchased or we were going to let him off to make first class arrangements on another flight! That is not fair to the people who paid to enjoyed the amenitiy and if any of you complained; I’m here for it! I despise game players! If it meant him going then ok sit there but you are it getting first class service and I hope they did not offer it to him nor did he expect it! God I despise these game players
I had a bad experience with vietnam airlines in April. I could not choose a seat online and called them maybe 15 times for 3 days and never could get an agent. I also even went to the airport and no one helped me there because the flight was more than 24 hours away. Eventually i check in and get a middle seat because its all they had left. There Wifi didnt work the whole trip, the food was bad and the service was not great. This was a flight from SGN-ICN
Due to their restructuring, they could no longer fly the Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong Route (VN 594/595) since they we're recently bailed out by the state.
Vietnam airlines has a good modern long haul fleet consisting only of a350s and 787s. However, they really need to refurbish their narrow body a321s or order some newer gen regional planes, such as the 737 max. Because Vna even sends their a321s to places like Japan and India which is kind of far from Vietnam reaching up to 5 hours, so their current a321s are not really good enough for a flight of that length. They should have a better looking interior and personal ife screens. I don’t know why they haven’t done this already since they are operating in a very competitive market with many high quality airlines, and considering the fact that they’re not facing any financial difficulties this should be a priority if they want to step up their game and be a competitor.
Vietnam Airlines is not the best but very decent for its money. The thing is that you can often find domestic business class for 100$ and an international short flight for 200-300$.
I am from Malaysia and more often than not, we see this situation where "white people" demand extra "services" or make disparaging comments about local cultures. Sometimes they make comparisons to their "advanced" countries, things that are legal/illegal (like riding mopeds, and eating by hand). But sometimes, the locals themselves made things worse by over-treating or giving special treatment to "white people". For example, there was news about a guy giving free passes to white tourists to get up on the viewing floor on KLCC and locals who made to pay had to wait in a queue. Oh yes, Malaysia Airlines did the same too, and upgraded white passengers to business class for free without them asking (I experienced this twice in Penang), the Malaysians still feel that need to give special treatment to white people. Also quite recently, a white vlogger visited Melaka and he was surprised that no one greeted him non-stop unlike when he was in Phuket. To relate to this channel, I flew on Turkish Airlines from Copenhagen to Istanbul, moons ago. During a serving, I asked for a chicken meal (only two were offered, fish or chicken, from the menu card). The Turkish attendant waved that there were no more chicken meals left. But as he pushed the cart further frontward, I heard a white family being asked politely about their choices as he squatted next to them. You may say that I'm making a racist comment here, but after enduring 14 years in Europe, I've experienced so many things.
And unlike the ME3 where the FAs tend to be foreigners, most TK FAs are local Turks and Turkey is 99% Muslim though observance varies. They should have treated a fellow brother Muslim friendlier than the Arabs since their pres is an Islamist.
I would say that French guy was very strategic in his complaints as he started it while you were about to taxi and the door is closed already. Of course the crew doesn’t want a delayed flight that’s why they gave in. That guy is so entitled. Even if he is an amputee, he should’ve bought the business class seats if he wants a bigger seat. I would say he was a winner in this instance but do that in an American carrier and good luck!
Interesting RUclips Dan. If you want to fly this airline long haul you could fly Australia-Europe or vv. Vietnam Air is a discount airline on the kangaroo route.
Huh. When you said someone got a free upgrade I thought Vietnam Airlines overbooked and had to compensate him for a blank seat in business class. Didn't expect that story. What a douche.
Philippine Airlines mentioned and it got me curious What are your opinions on its price to service/product? I've been seeing a lot of mixed reviews about it and some people even saying that the low cost carrier Cebu Pacific is better than the flagship airline
It is terribly unfortunate that some people feel entitled regardless of their physical condition. They should sit in the seat they paid for. If they wanted a better seat, there are options to pay for one.
Man, reminds me of this indian guy when i was flying air canada where he went to the wrong line and was yelling how hes tsa precheck In this situation, the guy, while being a bitter jerk about it (theres like 3-4 people in total lining up to go through security in toronto here, btw) when all he had to do was put his laptop in a box and take his shoes off ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Dude even did a whole "ive been traveling for a long time, i know what im doing", just, man, the entitlement and lack of awareness/self-respect to just, go with it
You want to see Rude Obnoxious passengers, take a flight from the GCC countries to anywhere in Pakistan. Horror stories regarding passenger behaviours are a dime a dozen.
And yet, Garuda Indonesia is not mentioned again and I'm not surprised. They really need to step up their game and stop embarrassing us Indonesians hahahaha
Their international presence is just too miniscule to be noticed by most reviewers considering their post-Covid downsizing. Even pre-Covid, regionally their network outside Indonesia is very small when compared to regional rivals like SQ, MH and TG. It seems that most Indo carriers in general leave the international market to foreign carriers will they prioritize the domestic market.
@@akifiskandar4186 The pre-covid quantum leap kind of give a sense of hope by the airline with the re-introduction of AMS and LHR as well as new fleets, however eventually it turned out to be impulsive and thoughtless with many mismanagement. And yes, currently Garuda leave the competition for international market and decided to focus domestically but even then it can be too expensive and for some destinations the LCCs are the smarter choice to fly within Indonesia. GA is really fading and it's very sad 😥
If it was a US airline, 100% he would have gotten kicked off I flew a short haul domestic business class with VN and loved it. For the amount I paid, which was only 50 USD extra for a 2 hour~ flight, no brainer
When you pay economy, you get economy. The airline staff should have called airport security to get him off the plane. And if it had happened mid-flight, they should have notified Hong Kong airport security. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour by the passenger. Probably the kind of person who received a hall pass his entire life without anyone calling him out.
Travelers acting badly is rampant in our world now. I do not think anything has to do with the fact that he is French. There are rude people from every country in the world. Hopefully, karma will eventually catch up with this unpleasant soul.
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Raising one's voice and acting aggressive until they get their way is unfortunately a common trait among older Western expats. They know SEA service workers will always eventually acquiesce and be penalized by their manager for not enforcing the rule rather than ever consider telling an unruly passenger to be quiet, much less physically restrain them the way American staff would 😭
White people shouting is such a stereotype in Africa and Asia
French accent explains everything about rude man.
SIA or Cathay would’ve probably told him to get the f*** off the plane and never come back. And he probably booked Vietnam because he knew that. 😂
Prior experience or just being banned outright from those airlines :)
I flew Vietnam Airlines earlier this year on three domestic flights in business class. On the A321 and the A350. The experience was flawless. I was so impressed with the standard of the aircraft, the crew and the food, especially on a domestic service. As a European used to standard Eurobiz style products, I was very jealous of the much higher standards. It was particularly amusing to me to see an A321 “fully loaded” with interior options. As a regular Air France / KLM flyer, the Flying Blue XP and miles were an added bonus.
People like that yelling for a free upgrade should be placed on the airline's no-fly list. Another deterrent is to arrange police on arrival to give the passenger a warning or simply offload the passenger.
They should not be receiving a seat they have not paid for. And getting a seat that way is not fair for the passengers in business class who have paid for their seats.
That French guy is the reason why Vietnam kicked the French out of Vietnam.
I’m french 💀
You’re absolutely correct. That French guy already knew Asian cultures well and totally took advantage of it. He has probably already gotten away so many times before. What ashamed! Some people have that kind of mentality. Must be a cultural thing….. being French …. Some can be incredibly and obnoxiously rude.
Is that why a French lady cut my queue for the security check in Singapore on my way to Paris?
I'm glad i.behaved atypically and told her to get to the back of the very obvious queue.
Happened to me again on the way back from Paris! And I was wondering why I kept meeting such things on this. On the way back, cos I was in a foreign place I didn't tell em off but they sure as heck didn't manage to get in front of me.
Dont speak French at a cafe in France as a tourist? Expect eyerolls from staff and for them to REFUSE to speak English to you. 🤣
Try this crap on American, Delta, or United! I bet they have you arrested and removed from the plane.
Surely an amputee would need *less* legroom?
I flew from Osaka back to Singapore on Vietnam Airlines in economy (stopover in Ho Chi Minh) and was pleasantly surprised by their hospitality and excellent service. While the product may not be as up to date as other airlines, their professionalism more than makes up for it. It was such a pleasant flight. Would definitely fly them again.
I've tried the budget Vietjet too and the service was excellent.
Great video Dan! As an Australian in Australia they are popular and well known as they offer such great fares especially in economy and premium to Vietnam and Europe, also Vietnam is a popular destination for Australians and it is the only full service carrier flying between Australia and Vietnam so a lot of Australians fly them. Personally I would put them below Singapore and Cathay but on par with Thai, Garuda or Malaysian and above Philippine airlines. They have great service and good food long haul and even serve hot towels in economy to Australia! Also their livery is definitely the best
Yes one of the last economy hot towels! So important!
I was going to say what about vietjet but then you said full service.
As a Vietnamese I jumped into the video right after recognizing what's in the thumbnail. By the way, the airport is named Noi Bai Airport, not Hanoi Airport, but it's not like there's any other commercial airports in Hanoi anyways 😂 Seeing my home airport from abroad brings back so many memories. Glad you tried Vietnam Airlines out, and as someone who has tried their HAN - FRA flight on Economy, I can't wait to see your opinion on their longer flights.
Well Simply Aviation has already given HVN flying praises in their Brutally Honest review on the HAN-SYD route. For what is worth, it's one of the best airlines in Asia. Sure, there's no candlelight dinner like on THY, but their Economy is superb versus even high-end carriers from the Middle East. Being a state-owned flag carrier of a majority middle-low-income country, Vietnam Airlines' strategy of skimping the extravagance in luxury cabins and instead pampering economy passengers a little bit more is spot on.
As a Vietnamese, blah blah 🗣🗣🗣
@@vinhpicook…?
I’m flying Vietnam Airlines from San Francisco to HCMC, non-stop, in February. My first time in VA and first time in Vietnam! On the return flight I am flying premium economy. On the flight to HCMC I am currently seated in economy but HOPING to be able to upgrade to Sky Sofa. We will see!
Vietnam Airlines got many modern competitive aircrafts such as A350 and 787, yet somehow they are so underrated.
Maybe they haven't experienced it all yet
Vietnam airlines is mostly overlooked by reviewers but the quality of services onboard is refined and sumptuous especially when it comes to business class services.
DANN! u should try Vietnam Airlines on the a350 or the 787, they are so much better than the smaller a 321 as the seat and the plane are technically has been unchanged since forever.
Ok... Call me weird... But I always love the background elevator music that Dan and Oskar choose!!
I love nonstop dans reviews so much because as i travel alot and this channel both actually helps me decide what airlines to fly with
Recently tried VN on their HAN-SGN route and it was great! The check-in was a bit confusing and the priority lane through security was not really managed well which means there were a lot of non-priority pax swooped into the lane, but that’s pretty much the only downside.
The domestic lounge in Hanoi was spacious, featured a few different kinds of seating options and a comprehensive and big selection of food and beverages, including some freshly made Pho. It was not the most quiet area but I was sitting in another area before moving over to the buffet section for food, so had a bit experience of both situations.
The onboard and arrival experience in business was phenomenal. The crew has been offering refills of my welcome drinks for at least twice, and proactively asked me if I would like to try both main course options, which I happily accepted the offer, and both options, a Vietnamese style grilled pork with vermicelli rice noodles as well as a Japanese style teriyaki chicken with rice, were really nicely done. I was on a 787 and it features the iconic reverse herringbone seat and would be even more than enough for a HAN-CDG or HAN-FRA flight, in my opinion.
The real highlight was the arrival experience. We arrived at an open stand and disembarked using stairs and were directed to a dedicated apron bus with ample leather seats, not mixing with economy pax at all. The economy pax didn’t even get into their bus when the business bus left the aircraft, and I waited for only 4 mins at the baggage claim for both of my baggage, and was out of the airport ASAP.
The price wasn’t cheap as it usually goes above 500 EUR for a one-way business class ticket on this route, but I’ve redeemed my Flying Blue miles for this flight and it costed only 18,500 miles + 31 USD in tax, which is definitely a steal.
that's so wrong of that French passenger. honestly yelling at the crew because of his selfishness is very sad and unacceptable. honestly, if I was a crew I would have treated him as an unruly passenger. By yelling and be demanding doesn't work all the time.
They can’t
Actually cabin crews want to do it, but then they have to meet manager/officer and spend 2 to 3 times to report, very complex, and obviously, that flight will be delayed. So the better option is saying ok with unruly passenger reluctantly.
I flew Vietnam Airlines business class last year from CDG to HAN. It was a great flight, just a struggle to pick my seats. I booked with Air France and AF said to contact Vietnam and Vietnam said contact AF.
They even give us the direct way from Vietnam to San Francisco, no transit. Speaking of how good is it: most of my Vietnam Americans family members just go on Business class of Vietnam Airlines
I flew them 6+ hrs from Tokyo to Da Nang in Economy and was very impressed. I did a weekend from Hanoi to HK but chose the cheaper option of HK Express since it was a really short flight.
Here's the thing, I already was tempted to try Vietnam air because of some EXTREMELY handsome Air Hosts, good to know their service is not too bad as well. I'm interested.😮
VN's A350s are really good and worth a try in all cabins. Good product. The A321 on the other hand, is very tired.
Hi Dan I actually flown a few times on their business class and recently from sin to Han and then back to HCM and then sin...on both their a321 neo and even their 787! Yes they may not be five stars they claim only four stars but I must say they are value for money for their business class ...and their service is awesome ...and yes despite the fact that I am from Singapore and we have SQ yet I must say it's awesome ...❤
I have been watching your videos since 2016 and I’m so happy to see one about the national airline of my home country 😂 Here are some of my thoughts:
1. Quiet lounge: the lounges in the international terminal are often quiet due to the fact that most international flights (VNA) from HN depart during the evening. Also, domestic lounges are the complete opposite due to very high passenger movements (HAN-HCMC route is among top 5 busiest in the world), accompanied by the fact that families often bring their children along into the lounge in this occasion.
2. VNA’s response to the rude passenger: I think the response was a gesture of good hospitality and crew friendliness. However in this case I would be extremely annoyed if I was in your position.
3. VNA’s quality and reputation in Asia: I agree that we are one step behind neighbours like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Cathay Pacific despite being a decent carrier. One of the most significant factor is the limited number of international destinations served by VNA compared to others. Having two large cities (which led to two major hub airports, while airlines like TG, SQ, CX can focus on their primary hub airports) mean that VNA need to acquire more aircrafts than the current fleet to serve high-demand, but unserved destinations, such as Prague, Milan, Amsterdam, or Los Angeles. While it is a challenging task for VNA, I believe they can solve that in the future.
4. Lack of IFE screens on the A321s: yeah it is a huge inconvenience, every time I book a HAN-SGN flight that was initially planned for a 787 or A350, I was so annoyed when it was changed to an A321 last-minute 😂😂😂
Fun fact: White livery is the norm because it is easy to spot any cracks on the fuselage.
It weighs and costs less.... 😂 It ain't about cracks
Fun facts you’re talking bullshit!
@@gregb5945 I am a pilot with Qatar, bullshit?
@@londoncycle so why are you taking shit about liveries then ?
White paint is cheaper to use. It's about cost savings. Plus white does not absorb as much sunlight as other colours; the darker the colour, the more absorption of heat from the sun.
I learned today that because I'm disabled I get to yell at the Vietnamese airline staff and get a free upgrade NOT that dude just a jerk and I hope he reads this. Poor you
No leg, no extra leg room FOR YOU!
Nice video. I’ll be flying LHR-HAN A350 business in December roundtrip. Expectations are fairly low but we’ll see!
I’m flying Sydney to Frankfurt on Vietnam AL. I’ve used them before from Sydney to Vietnam many times. Great service & price.
I literally was just about to check out if they're flying to Australia cause I am really intrigued giving them a try
Dan,
You are always so hip.....particularly your soundtrack music on this video! Thank you for another very refreshing presentation.
You should try Royal Brunei Airlines!
And then Dan can mention it's a dry airline.
The pho station at the Priority lounge was fantastic.
its probably Garuda, I don't hear much from it and very few international destinations out of SEA.
This airline gets plenty of attention from me!! Its often the only direct flight from SF to Saigon, route.
Amazing vlog man🎉🎉
Tried the a320 business hanoi to bkk and A350 syd to hanoi. The product on the long haul A350 is much much better. As a 4 star airline, really great value even at full fare
As a flightattendant he was taking the seat that he purchased or we were going to let him off to make first class arrangements on another flight! That is not fair to the people who paid to enjoyed the amenitiy and if any of you complained; I’m here for it! I despise game players! If it meant him going then ok sit there but you are it getting first class service and I hope they did not offer it to him nor did he expect it! God I despise these game players
Dan! Thats a great observation with that French bull!!! 😂
So much respect for you!
Was in the son Hong lounge couple weeks ago and liked it a lot to be honest.
I had a bad experience with vietnam airlines in April. I could not choose a seat online and called them maybe 15 times for 3 days and never could get an agent. I also even went to the airport and no one helped me there because the flight was more than 24 hours away. Eventually i check in and get a middle seat because its all they had left. There Wifi didnt work the whole trip, the food was bad and the service was not great. This was a flight from SGN-ICN
Due to their restructuring, they could no longer fly the Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong Route (VN 594/595) since they we're recently bailed out by the state.
I love the massage chairs in lounges in Vietnam. They cost several thousand dollars and are amazing.
i think you meant “dong” right 😂 not dollars
@@embraceableyouu 😂. No, I mean I researched buying one when I got back to the US and they are very expensive here haha.
they fly from germany to VVNB and the song hong is named after the long river of hanoi ( Himalaya to vietnam)
Vietnam airlines has a good modern long haul fleet consisting only of a350s and 787s. However, they really need to refurbish their narrow body a321s or order some newer gen regional planes, such as the 737 max. Because Vna even sends their a321s to places like Japan and India which is kind of far from Vietnam reaching up to 5 hours, so their current a321s are not really good enough for a flight of that length. They should have a better looking interior and personal ife screens. I don’t know why they haven’t done this already since they are operating in a very competitive market with many high quality airlines, and considering the fact that they’re not facing any financial difficulties this should be a priority if they want to step up their game and be a competitor.
Big No to Boeing 737 Max
You should definitely try Cambodia airways or Sky Angkor airlines. They are airlines that no one has rated
Vietnam Airlines is not the best but very decent for its money. The thing is that you can often find domestic business class for 100$ and an international short flight for 200-300$.
I searched up Vietnam airlines top rating and they ranked from 11th this year and last year they got top 20! I loved flying on Vietnam airlines
Vietnam Airways are perfect in Economy Long Haul is brilliant! Hot towels in economy is outstanding!
In the last couple of weeks I flew Bangkok-Hanoi and CatBi-Ho Chi /Minh City on Vietnam Airlines A320 and found them average at best.
I am from Malaysia and more often than not, we see this situation where "white people" demand extra "services" or make disparaging comments about local cultures. Sometimes they make comparisons to their "advanced" countries, things that are legal/illegal (like riding mopeds, and eating by hand).
But sometimes, the locals themselves made things worse by over-treating or giving special treatment to "white people". For example, there was news about a guy giving free passes to white tourists to get up on the viewing floor on KLCC and locals who made to pay had to wait in a queue. Oh yes, Malaysia Airlines did the same too, and upgraded white passengers to business class for free without them asking (I experienced this twice in Penang), the Malaysians still feel that need to give special treatment to white people.
Also quite recently, a white vlogger visited Melaka and he was surprised that no one greeted him non-stop unlike when he was in Phuket.
To relate to this channel, I flew on Turkish Airlines from Copenhagen to Istanbul, moons ago. During a serving, I asked for a chicken meal (only two were offered, fish or chicken, from the menu card). The Turkish attendant waved that there were no more chicken meals left. But as he pushed the cart further frontward, I heard a white family being asked politely about their choices as he squatted next to them.
You may say that I'm making a racist comment here, but after enduring 14 years in Europe, I've experienced so many things.
And unlike the ME3 where the FAs tend to be foreigners, most TK FAs are local Turks and Turkey is 99% Muslim though observance varies. They should have treated a fellow brother Muslim friendlier than the Arabs since their pres is an Islamist.
You said « French »? Why it doesn’t surprise me 😂
I would say that French guy was very strategic in his complaints as he started it while you were about to taxi and the door is closed already. Of course the crew doesn’t want a delayed flight that’s why they gave in. That guy is so entitled. Even if he is an amputee, he should’ve bought the business class seats if he wants a bigger seat. I would say he was a winner in this instance but do that in an American carrier and good luck!
9:10 what do you expect on a 1 hour flight😂😂
i have flown cathay pacific twice and both flights the food on the plane was alive i flew from hanoi to hong kong
Interesting RUclips Dan. If you want to fly this airline long haul you could fly Australia-Europe or vv. Vietnam Air is a discount airline on the kangaroo route.
Huh. When you said someone got a free upgrade I thought Vietnam Airlines overbooked and had to compensate him for a blank seat in business class. Didn't expect that story. What a douche.
I am Vietnamese and i ve been waiting for this
Have to ask - what is the music you use.
As a vietnamese, I’m proud.
Dan, was he given Business meal, treated like he belongs there? Or simply allowed to sit in that larger seat?
Fly royal air maroc 1 of the most forgotten airlines in Africa
I'm surprised the rude passenger didn't get removed from the airplane.
There actually used to be an Airline called South East Asian airline but it merged to Cebu Pacific
The lounge next door to that lounge is much better. The Song Hong lounge
I wrote this before I saw you went into it haha
Points Master: 30% less to upgrade to business class
Loud voice + boorish behavior: 100% less to upgrade
HAHAHAH
Philippine Airlines mentioned and it got me curious
What are your opinions on its price to service/product?
I've been seeing a lot of mixed reviews about it and some people even saying that the low cost carrier Cebu Pacific is better than the flagship airline
what is your top 5 airports? in no particular order
0:11 not u mentioned Cathay Pacific but not Garuda Indonesia like Hong Kong IS NOT EVEN SOUTHEAST ASIA DUDE
In the first seconds I knew its an airline thats from Vietnam because the black Pepsi can has Vietnamese on it (Im 100% Vietnamese so I can read them)
You walk past the guy with the fake leg at 7.02 😂
i am still waiting for you to do PIA, and debunk all the hype given to them by Dan and Sam, I don't get it!
Oh great - you took a road trip in Vietnam.... awesome. Which drivers license do you hold?
Why are the 321neo’s grounded?
Problems with P&W engines
I like flying them and they are part of the SkyTeam Alliance, they are also part owners of several other airlines.
It is terribly unfortunate that some people feel entitled regardless of their physical condition. They should sit in the seat they paid for. If they wanted a better seat, there are options to pay for one.
Hi, can you do a flight review of lot polish airlines?
Have you tried Garuda Indonesia
Man, reminds me of this indian guy when i was flying air canada where he went to the wrong line and was yelling how hes tsa precheck
In this situation, the guy, while being a bitter jerk about it (theres like 3-4 people in total lining up to go through security in toronto here, btw) when all he had to do was put his laptop in a box and take his shoes off ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Dude even did a whole "ive been traveling for a long time, i know what im doing", just, man, the entitlement and lack of awareness/self-respect to just, go with it
Sorry to hear about your experience onboard.
If I were faced with that situation with the Frenchman; I’d say sit down or get off the plane!
I think the most forgotten SEA airline is Myanmar Airlines.
Do a video on Bamboo Airlines and Starlux Airlines.
Bamboo is essentially bankrupt and has decreased their flights with 90%
You want to see Rude Obnoxious passengers, take a flight from the GCC countries to anywhere in Pakistan. Horror stories regarding passenger behaviours are a dime a dozen.
Pretty much every South Asian destination barring Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives
And yet, Garuda Indonesia is not mentioned again and I'm not surprised. They really need to step up their game and stop embarrassing us Indonesians hahahaha
Their international presence is just too miniscule to be noticed by most reviewers considering their post-Covid downsizing. Even pre-Covid, regionally their network outside Indonesia is very small when compared to regional rivals like SQ, MH and TG. It seems that most Indo carriers in general leave the international market to foreign carriers will they prioritize the domestic market.
@@akifiskandar4186 The pre-covid quantum leap kind of give a sense of hope by the airline with the re-introduction of AMS and LHR as well as new fleets, however eventually it turned out to be impulsive and thoughtless with many mismanagement. And yes, currently Garuda leave the competition for international market and decided to focus domestically but even then it can be too expensive and for some destinations the LCCs are the smarter choice to fly within Indonesia. GA is really fading and it's very sad 😥
hope to watch a real honest Philippine Airlines review next, please!! :)
Nice video
If it was a US airline, 100% he would have gotten kicked off
I flew a short haul domestic business class with VN and loved it. For the amount I paid, which was only 50 USD extra for a 2 hour~ flight, no brainer
If the French guy was anywhere else. They would’ve escorted him off the plane and banned him for yelling at the crew.
Fly in and out of hcmc airport a few times, business or economy and you will find out what Vietnam airlines is like and it ain't good.
I hate to say it but to shut him up i would move him and find a way to charge him.
The airline should have billed Loudmouth for the upgrade.
When you pay economy, you get economy. The airline staff should have called airport security to get him off the plane. And if it had happened mid-flight, they should have notified Hong Kong airport security. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour by the passenger. Probably the kind of person who received a hall pass his entire life without anyone calling him out.
Economy is not economy at all it’s overpriced with shitty seats
@@desertmoonlee6631premium economy should be the new economy
You forgot about Garuda Indonesia 0:15 :(
Should have been made to deplane.
Travelers acting badly is rampant in our world now. I do not think anything has to do with the fact that he is French. There are rude people from every country in the world. Hopefully, karma will eventually catch up with this unpleasant soul.
Agree. But I have met some very rude Russians, Indian, French, Arabs especially when they travel in ancient colonies and they are from "upper" class.
That guy knows how to work the system…the amputee. I think it’s terrible, on the man’s part.
Try fly royal brunei airlines
I would have gotten up to go to the bathroom 3x in the 90 minute flight just to disturb him.