Vietnam Airlines becomes second operator of Airbus A350 XWB

The new aircraft was officially put into operation on 3 July on the route between Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. The first two flights of the new aircraft were offered free of charge for active Gold and Platinum members of the LotuSmiles program. The aircraft will soon be deployed on the airline’s Hanoi-Paris route. Vietnam Airlines is only the second carrier to receive the A350, after Qatar Airways.

Read about Qatar Airway’s business class and economy class on the new Airbus A350 here.

“The arrival of the A350 XWB marks the start of a major upgrade of our long haul fleet,” said Trinh Ngoc Thanh, Executive Vice President, Commercial, Vietnam Airlines. “Combining the latest technologies, a wider cabin and the highest levels of comfort, the A350 XWB will enable us to fly our passengers in style whichever class of travel they choose. We are proud to be the second airline in the world to receive the A350 XWB aircraft which is a step forward that helps us to fulfil our commitment to “reach further”.” Vietnam Airlines' A350 aircraft has three classes on board, with 29 seats that convert to full flat beds in Business Class, 45 seats in Premium Economy, and 231 in Economy. The aircraft also features the latest in-flight entertainment system and connectivity systems throughout. To date, Airbus has received a total of 781 orders for the A350 XWB from 40 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.

Read about the A350's features here.

Vietnam Airlines A350 XWB