Vietnam Airlines to operate A350 on New Delhi route

Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam, is set to deploy its Airbus A350 from New Delhi to Vietnam. Strategically bolstering its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing international markets, this marks the official launch of the Airbus A350 by Vietnam Airlines for travel buffs in India to experience unparalleled comfort and state-of-the-art technology.

To further enhance the traveling experience, passengers onboard will be treated to a specially curated Indian food menu, enhancing the gastronomic voyage as they savour sumptuous delights amidst the clouds.

Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India, Vietnam Airlines, said, ‘’We have always been invested in India and when looking for further expansion, New Delhi seemed to be a natural fit. Vietnam Airlines has always been known for its hospitality and providing superior traveling experience to its guests and bringing the A350 aircraft to our travelers in India is another step in enhancing the travel experience and providing them with superior hospitality.‘’

Commenting on the announcement, Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director, Aeroprime Group [India GSA, Vietnam Airlines], said, ‘’Bringing the world-class state-of-the-art A350 to the Indian market demonstrates a greater commitment to customer experience by Vietnam Airlines. This will further help our guests enjoy award-winning Vietnamese hospitality, amazing in-flight food, and best-in-class comfort onboard.’’

The A350 aircraft will have a two-class cabin configuration with 276 spacious economy seats with extra legroom and 29 full-flat beds business class with amenities. All seats on the aircraft feature in-flight entertainment system and HD screens to provide superior flying experience offering latest collection of movies, TV shows etc. These aircraft are 20% more fuel efficient than other similar aircraft, reducing fuel emissions and ensuring sustainable operations.