Vietnam Airlines’ first Airbus A350 - with new business and economy class

Vietnam Airlines business class on the Airbus A350

The seat type is Sogerma Solstys, made by EADS, a seat which is today used by Thai Airways in their business class on flights to Europe, among others. Etihad also use this seat. The configuration is 1-2-1 with the seats arranged in a zigzag. This means that all passengers have direct access to the aisle. The seat is horizontal (fully flat) when fully reclined. The meal table is fixed to the back of the seat in front, and on the side of the seat there is a small table for reading materials, plates and glasses, for example.

Vietnam Airlines Business Class Airbus A350

Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy and Economy Class on the Airbus A350

Further back in the aircraft you will find both premium economy and regular economy. Not many details have been released as of yet, but economy class is expected to have nine seats across in a 3-3-3 configuration. The Airbus A350 does have space for ten seats across, but not Vietnam Airlines nor any of the other two airlines receiving delivery of the Airbus A350 in 2015 have chosen to squeeze in the extra seat. This means relatively broad seats in economy.  

Vietnam Airlines Economy Class Airbus A350

Vietnam Airlines Economy Class Airbus A350 Vietnam Airlines has ordered a total of 14 Airbus A350s, ten will be delivered directly to the airline and four will be leased through a leasing company. The premiere route of the Airbus A350 will be between Hanoi and Paris, according to information released in December. The maiden voyage is scheduled for 30th September 2015, however, this can of course be changed.

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