Vietnam Airlines Flight: 'Time not missed, safe flight without any disturbance'

Vietnam Airlines, founded in 1956, is the national airline of Vietnam and currently operates over 100 routes, establishing itself as a global airline.

It has about 40 domestic routes and 60 international routes, and is chosen by many travelers for its stable operation using the latest aircraft and high service quality. Last month, at the invitation of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, I was able to experience Vietnam Airlines’ service and safety by using Vietnam Airlines directly for the Binh Thuan Province Media Fam Tour.

Time not missed, landing without shaking

This schedule used VN409 and VN408 flights connecting Incheon and Ho Chi Minh City. These flights are operated by Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, and have recorded a 100% on-time performance rate based on the last 30 days.

   In the past 30 days, flight VN409 recorded a 100% on-time performance rate.

Before departure, I was worried because I often feel pain in my ears when taking off or landing on airplanes. In particular, on the morning of the 21st of last month, when I looked out the window on the flight back to Incheon Airport, the weather was cloudy and covered with thick fog, and I couldn't see the ground at all.

As the arrival time approached, I vaguely thought that my ears should be starting to hurt by now, but before I knew it, the plane landed on the runway surprisingly smoothly. The moment of landing was so smooth that I could barely feel the impact, and some passengers applauded in surprise, saying, "We're already here?"

There are many cases where ear pain occurs due to changes in cabin pressure when landing, and ears feel stuffy for a while even at the destination, but on this flight, there was no discomfort at all during the round-trip. This was believed to be due to Vietnam Airlines' advanced cabin environment system, the characteristics of large aircraft, and the captain's stable operating skills.

Flight VN408 landed safely at Incheon Airport in thick fog (left), Vietnam Airlines flight attendants providing in-flight service (right)

This Binh Thuan Province media fam tour was satisfactory from start to finish thanks to Vietnam Airlines. After arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the schedule continued without a hitch thanks to Vietnam Airlines’ punctual flight, and I was able to sleep comfortably under the warm in-flight blanket, so I was able to finish the trip without any fatigue.

Top 25 Most Reliable Airlines in the World 2025

Vietnam Airlines ranked 22nd in the 'Airline Ratings' top 25 safest airlines in the world for 2025' released by Airline Ratings, an airline safety and product rating website. This is the result of a comprehensive evaluation of 385 airlines around the world based on various criteria such as accident records over the past two years, aircraft age, aircraft size, and profitability.

In addition, Vietnam Airlines has received excellent evaluations from several global rating agencies. It was selected as a 5-star airline by APEX, a global airline rating agency, and was listed in the 'Top 10 On-Time Airlines in Asia-Pacific' in 2023 by Cirium, an aviation analysis company, and ranked 2nd as of May 2024. In addition, it has been selected as the 'Top 25 Airlines in the World' by Airline Ratings for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. In 2023, it was selected as the 'Top 10 Airlines in the World' by Bonunce, a global baggage storage service company, reaffirming its service quality.

Vietnam Airlines' in-flight meal and warm blanket service

Vietnam Airlines' Global Leap - Diverse Routes and Services

Vietnam Airlines currently operates daily flights from Korea to major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Nha Trang. In particular, the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City routes are operated with the latest aircraft, the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-XWB, providing a more comfortable flight environment.

New routes are scheduled to be launched: Busan-Nha Trang (June) and Incheon-Phu Quoc (December), and Milan, the fifth direct route between Vietnam and Europe, will be added. With these routes, Vietnam Airlines will provide more diverse travel options.

Vietnam Airlines is a member of the global airline alliance SKYTEAM, and operates an extensive route network through cooperation with airlines around the world. This allows passengers to share the benefits of SkyTeam member airlines on various international routes. Vietnam currently operates direct flights to London, Paris, Munich, and Frankfurt, and is scheduled to open a fifth direct route to Europe, Milan, this year, which is expected to further expand the options for European routes.

Vietnam in the sky

Through this familiarization tour, we were able to confirm once again that Vietnam Airlines is not just a simple airline, but a global airline that provides travelers with special experiences by fully embodying Vietnam's culture and identity.

Safety-first operations, meticulous and high-quality in-flight services, and a constantly expanding variety of routes are faithfully fulfilling their role as an important link that brings Korea and Vietnam closer together.

Vietnam Airlines flight attendant image

Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines is preparing to sign a business agreement with Shinhan Card in September 2023 and launch a partnership card, through which it plans to provide customers with a wider range of benefits and convenience.