Big Surprise on ASIANA AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS on a 777 🇻🇳 Saigon ✈ Seoul 🇰🇷 Better Than Most!

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Watch this video if you want to know what it’s like to fly Asiana Airlines on a regional route in Business Class on their 777-200ER. This video will cover the full experience and give you of sense of whether this is the right airline and the right cabin for you. Join me for this full 4K Trip Report & Review.
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↪ Video Chapters ↩
0:00 Heading to the Airport
01:18 Entrance, Check in, Airside
02:36 Rose Lounge
03:28 Asiana Network
03:55 Our Plane & Gate
05:13 Boarding & Airport Stats
06:00 Cabin Layout & Tour
07:05 Details of Business Class Seat
09:46 Push back, Safety
10:55 Spool up, Take off, Airport Stats
12:14 In Flight Comforts
13:02 Full Meal Service & Menu
14:40 In Flight Entertainment, Flat Bed
15:36 Approaching Seoul, Landing
17:10 Final Thoughts
17:45 The Flip Flop Score
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@DeniseSommerRoque 18 күн бұрын

Still amazed firstly how much research you do before planning your itinerary, secondly filming, editing and narrating the reviews and thirdly to be able to continue to publish two videos per week….🤯 Still blows my mind especially at such high quality 💎 BTW…has Lufthansa contacted you yet 😅 Thank you for another great review 🙏🏼

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

LH hasn't said a peep! haha... I am quite confident the video went around the company as well. On the 4th day or so 1100 people all watched it from the same link associated with FB, would make a lot of sense if that was the video spreading through the company. But yeah, I don't expect anything. If they were interested in replying, they would have done it right away- and it's hard to imaging not a single person in upper management there hasn't seen it yet.

@tommykay7427 18 күн бұрын

Agree!

@dafeiyao1108 17 күн бұрын

Already booked tickets from PVG to BKK via ICN just to experience ASIANA business. Hope it won’t disappoint me😮😮. Have never flown it before.

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Enjoy your trip 🗺️

@BeantownMrs 18 күн бұрын

Mustard Fever Dream would be an excellent band name.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Or name of a hot sauce.

@HotaTravel 18 күн бұрын

Glad that you covered Asiana before they disappear into history. That baggage wait thing(waiting at the end of the counter) happens a lot in Korea, while I am not sure what is the exact standard(by route, by airline, or by checkin staff) for such request. I do miss those old days that I occasionally went to HCMC for business trip, but watching many Korean trying their best to have so much fun with Vietnamese girls was not something I want to witness.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@vietkhoa5916 13 күн бұрын

You must be one of the best aviation reviewers out there. You deserve millions of subscribers ❤

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@nidgemills1617 5 күн бұрын

I don't book a flight now until I check with you first! My go-to guy, thanks Kevin.

@tfft 4 күн бұрын

Appreciate that!

@alisaiem5941 18 күн бұрын

Love the level of must watch-ness scale in the description

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

I was kidding myself at first when I thought it could just be a simple single flip flop or not haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

@TripReportaviation 17 күн бұрын

That's some pretty good service. It's sad that an airline with such modern fleet would disappear in the future...

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@pocholoase 13 күн бұрын

1:48 Taoyuan airport in Taiwan also makes you wait for your checked in baggage to pass through the x-ray machine before proceeding to immigration :>

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Oh, I suppose I never checked in baggage there haha

@saifullahakram5972 17 күн бұрын

I think it would be great to have a video that shows how you actually go about filming flights for reviews

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

I mean... I walk around with a phone in my hand... Wouldn't be a long video 😅

@markprovan4332 18 күн бұрын

I agree. I like OZ's BC, staff, meals, and seats in the 777. There is also something about the livery that I like too, it changes my perception of the older 777s and makes them more appealing than they already are. KE does it for me too in the livery department as well Cheers.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@superqaxclub 18 күн бұрын

As local, I can tell the traffic does not have steady flow at all time, traffic jams happen regularly at 8-9am (before work), 5-7pm (after work). The hotspot is District 1, 3, Gò Vấp; Cộng Hoà, Trường Chinh street

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

‘Steady flow’ just means, not empty. Of course there are rush hours, but even outside of rush hours the streets remain fairly busy. Thanks for watching 🩴

@christopherlim5566 15 күн бұрын

Yeah, the English expression 'steady flow' just means that traffic never stops, like what @tfft said.

@TheCruiseandTravelGuy 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for your video review - was great viewing. I just flew with Asiana for the first time (and published a review to YT a few days before yours) and really found the experience to be excellent. The seating was extremely comfortable, and although sort of drab, after 4 long haul flights I ended up enjoying the colour palette more than I thought I would 🫣 it was sort of warm? I’m flying on ANA next, and the business class cabin looks so clinical, I think I’ll miss Asiana’s! Once again, excellent video as always.

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

The seats did look much better on the A350 though. Enjoy ANA, one of my favorites!

@k9killer221 18 күн бұрын

I agree. Cushion length is vital to long duration comfort. I'm only 5' 9" and even I notice and don't like short cushion lengths. I notice this between Qantas and Singapore BC immediately for example.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@tboy1236 16 күн бұрын

Wonderful video, Kevin! Do you have plans in the future to try out the new Ritz Carlton luxury yacht experiences?

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

That's a big no with the prices they charge. 10 years of views wouldn't make back the cost lol.

@TheIslanddiva 15 күн бұрын

I cannot wait for the 10 minute Virgin Cruise review, bookmarking May 25th on my calendar! I have booked several hotels from your recommendations, Apurva Kempinski has been my favourite so far. We have the same requirements for hotels and I just love your reviews.

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Appreciate that!

@icon_ic 18 күн бұрын

I love that there's a Well-Wishers Gallery ... for that alone I'd love to go to Ho Chi Minh -- many thanks for a wonderful recap!

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

It's nothing special inside haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

@CouncilCollective 17 күн бұрын

Great viewing again Kevin,,,,,peace and happiness on your travels 😊😊😊😊

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@jimmyjames6492 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info + video!

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@jimhearsonwriter 17 күн бұрын

The UI of that IFE looks as old fashioned as the seat colourway, but man is it responsive! Definitely preferable to a smart design that chugs along and a useful reminder about judging books by their covers.

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@isaacflyaway 18 күн бұрын

Great review as always! :D

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@jitkasemt.9548 16 күн бұрын

Thank you Kevin. Agreed with you for the flight map.

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@undisgraziato 18 күн бұрын

You know it’s a bad vacation when you’re sitting next to your significant other on the way there and at opposite ends on the way back especially if you both are in the single seats at the opposite side of the plane 😂

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Or... could be really good... depending on how you look at it lol

@sidthekid4730 18 күн бұрын

Nice video. You sound relaxed. Last couple videos were a little intense, but thats what honesty and transparency 😊. Looking forward to all your next videos. Well wishes 😊

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

I was also sick lol

@sidthekid4730 13 күн бұрын

@tfft glad your well

@abnerrangel 18 күн бұрын

Gostei do seu vídeo … gosto de quem fala a vdd parabéns vou continuar assistindo seus vídeos grande abs …

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Obrigado 🙏

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 18 күн бұрын

I Havent Experince ASIANA AIRLINES Jet.Great Video And Info

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@Aviationdude350 19 күн бұрын

Excited for you to fly (or upload) your flight to LHR on the a350.

@tfft 19 күн бұрын

Publishing on Thursday. Thanks for watching 🩴

@nezbrun872 18 күн бұрын

Agreed regarding the red eye north/south food menu in SE Asia being breakfast focused. I did BKK-HND in F a couple of weeks back on JAL, departing at 10pm, and it was a bit of a disappointment precisely because of this. All the pax in F were getting loaded while picking away at the relatively slim pickings, so most slept through the very serious breakfast.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Yeah, JAL is one not to mess with on night time departures. Their late night flight out of SFO (I believe) doesn't even get a meal after take off.

@jonnieinbangkok 18 күн бұрын

Not flown Aseana in over twenty years; for transpac flights out of BKK, BR and SQ fit the bill nicely 😊

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@truongsonpham3374 18 күн бұрын

News broke recently that Vietnam Airlines does not intent to operate in the new T3 terminal, but the news didn’t cover too much as for what specific reasons. I assume it have to do with connecting between the T3 and existing terminal is not convenient, according to ACV, they plan to use buses and it takes up to 15 minutes to travel between them.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

To my knowledge they never intended to. T3 I always understood to essentially be a terminal just for Vietjet.

@colinhoare9526 18 күн бұрын

Not familiar with this airline but clean cabin🎉 cool cabin🎉. Thanks for yet another fab video.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@Cray2TheZ 18 күн бұрын

Great video, as always! Pro tip for skipping immigration both ways: the Park Hyatt Saigon offers airport fast track service for arrival/departure (roughly $70 each way) so, if you're willing to spend the cash on a night there, you can request that service and get through immigration in 5min flat both ways instead of waiting for hours :) I'm sure there are other ways to do this too but this is the one I know so I thought I'd share! Cheers!

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Sure, you can do it without the hotel as well- but I'd rather wait in line than prepay and arrive to no line lol.

@Cray2TheZ 13 күн бұрын

@@tfft Gotcha, understandable! Just putting it out there for others too :) Thanks again for making me discover the Park Hyatt Saigon and EVA Air Business Class, I would NEVER have known of such gems had it not been for your FANTASTIC videos! Cheers!

@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549 18 күн бұрын

The cabin is literally Grey Poupon in color and I would happily dip my wurst in it. 97/100

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Makes for easy cleanup!

@petek5523 18 күн бұрын

Nice flight ✈️ 🎉

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@woutergijs5246 18 күн бұрын

Nice review. As a poor commoner I can only compare it with a Asiana flight Incheon to Cebu in economy in a narrow body A-321 neo. Every aspect was just that little step better than the rest. ( flew Airasia back) Easy booking, stressles check inn, nice seating , good food !

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@GuillermoGomezGG1959 18 күн бұрын

As a New Yorker the Asiana Interior reminded me of Fredy Laker DC10… and People Express B747 Capitol’s DC8-62.. of the 80’s…🤓🤓🤓

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

A bit disappointed you didn't say "Papaya Dog after 6 too many..."

@GuillermoGomezGG1959 13 күн бұрын

@@tfft jajaja! Kevin you crack me up!! Abrazo Rey de Hawaiianad

@Sunjib12345 18 күн бұрын

Hi Kevin How Are You I Really Like Your Video I Have A Two Request Video First One is Could You Fly From Montreal To Las Vegas Business Class Second New York To San Antonio Texas Business Class

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Of all of the things to request, these are the last two I was expecting lol

@christopheryoung3850 18 күн бұрын

The Decor is very much....Hey, Asiana the 70's called, and they want their Mustard back...lol...😜

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

Haha yes

@charliebrown5 18 күн бұрын

Thank You ✈️

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@solsticebaby 18 күн бұрын

I love Asiana biz. Took the A380 BKK-ICN-LAX r/t. Great seat, and i like the bathroom window and amenities. The seat was wonderful and I didn't even realize that the aircraft was moving until we were about to go airborne because it was such a smooth ride on the top deck. The ICN lounge was ok (couldn't hold a candle to KrisFlyer But still good). Great experience and would fly them again. We had a totally different interior by the way. I don't recognize this on the triple seven. It looks awful. But the A380 was gorgeous

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@hoangminhluu8851 18 күн бұрын

Have you visit any high end hotel in your stay in HCM City

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Not recently.

@megatmudzaffar 18 күн бұрын

Nice review as usual! Just curious, have you ever considered reviewing Malaysia Airlines on your channel?

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Already filmed. Thanks for watching 🩴

@AmolNimbalkar 18 күн бұрын

Another amazing review! I have always been intrigued by Asiana and especially Korean carriers. My first ever international trip was on Korean Air’s A330-300 from BOM to ICN. Since then Korean and Asiana have pulled out a lot of direct services from India and they now operate only from Delhi direct. I wonder what could be the reason for that as it used to be THE fastest choice to west coast of US from India at one point. I hope they come back to India and I get to travel on their amazing products.

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

The Korean carriers have never performed amazingly well. KE’s resurgence is in large part due to the deal with DL and DL couldn’t care less about India lol

@AmolNimbalkar 18 күн бұрын

@@tfft Haha makes complete sense! Lol DL used to operate connection between JFK-BOM which they discontinued and it makes sense why they wouldn't want to invest here given they have a major market of their own to cater to which will help them generate the kind of revenue they envision. :)

@stevene465 18 күн бұрын

Great video as always - it just appears that they are winding down - the carts look old and banged around and it’s not dressed with a cart cover - the food whilst looking ok just felt a little ordinary to me - overall I think it’s good that they are merging and saying annyeonghi gaseyo to that ghastly mustard and brown interior - thanks for sharing

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@idanceforpennies281 18 күн бұрын

New airport using the same runways, or new new airport? It would be like a Christmas Miracle for me to find an airport in the middle of the city. How cool is that?

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

New new new airport.

@fghjkas5098 18 күн бұрын

So a question, is the heat wave really bad over there because I'm returning to revisit my family at the end of the month

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

It ended like a week ago.

@liftoffandtravel 17 күн бұрын

What an amazing collection of planes. How much does the wing walk cost? Is it easy to get accommodation there? Doesn't seem a very big population. Epic trip though 👍

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

...huh? lol

@liftoffandtravel 13 күн бұрын

@@tfft ohh... how odd thought I was replying to another video. I think it swapped over while I was folding the laundry 🤣

@Corrosionchemist 18 күн бұрын

You mentioned there was a 10 kg limit to carry-on baggage. How much more carry-on baggage is allowed for business class passengers?

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Double that.

@iwasmidnightrain. 18 күн бұрын

So it wasn't a bad flight but it wasn't a OMG YES I LOVE THIS type of flight either I guess? Anyway, great video as always but I hope you do take care of yourself coz gosh it must be EXHAUSTING to be constantly getting on and off of planes. I love how you have the next 5 videos planned but please keep your mental and physical health first

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

Next five videos are only public… the next 22 are uploaded already and through October is filmed already 😅 I’m a workaholic, but yes- always some time to unwind. Thanks for watching 🩴

@iwasmidnightrain. 18 күн бұрын

@@tfft THAT IS CRAZY wtf??? we love a hard working king

@TheMaartian 18 күн бұрын

I used Asiana a ton in 1999, flying them monthly between LAX and Seoul, first via old Gimpo airport in Seoul and then the new one in Inchon. I also flew them weekly between Seoul and Yosu on the southern tip of the Korean peninsula. Why Asiana connecting through LAX from Chicago instead of Korean Air direct from Chicago to Seoul? Two reasons. The primary one was Korean Air's terrible safety record. They were flying about one 747 per year into terrain. [A couple of years later, Korean Air's CEO and has son were charged with stealing almost US$70 million from the safety and maintenance budget and sentenced to prison.] The second was that Asiana was part of OneWorld at the time, and I was Executive Platinum on American. Their upper deck Business Class service was excellent. My airfare was paid by my consulting client in Korea, so I had to fly Business and not First.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@EpicThe112 18 күн бұрын

Speaking of your routing you could have been gone all the way to New York JFK on Asiana from Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhut AFB your second leg of the flight South Korea to JFK Filipino passengers from Clark and Cebu join in some of them from Manila willing to avoid Philippine Airlines PR126. Absolutely like it and for the Korean Air Asiana merger they need to reopen Newark airport KE021/022. 6:00 another familiar seat type from your videos the Stelia Solstys to tell them apart from the Thai Airways version check the upholstery South Korea Asiana you have a light grey fabric purple version Thai Airways.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

As I said, I flew the route that was actually available lol

@nguyenhoangduc7017 18 күн бұрын

I'm really curious, why you filmed alot in Vietnam?

@tfft 14 күн бұрын

I lived there.

@mikhailavia 18 күн бұрын

Interesting 👍✈️🇷🇺

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@NadifPutra787_9 18 күн бұрын

I wonder if JAL merges with ANA, since JAL has been in a huge financial crisis until almost declared their Chapter 11

@tfft 18 күн бұрын

JAL had a profit of over $600M last year. I don’t think they’ll be needing a takeover anytime soon lol

@AudyBharksuwana 18 күн бұрын

Agreed Asiana’s mustard and gray interior is the most unattractively offensive out of all the airlines I’ve flown. Great service and great food though. Flying Asiana is one of the times where I hope they’d just leave the cabin lights off so I couldn’t see the interior properly.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@wicked_smaaht 18 күн бұрын

Re. Business class cabin color- no one surpasses the flying diarrhea color scheme of Air India. They even covered up the leased Delta 777-200ER planes’ blue business class seats with the ugly golden brown fabric.

@tfft 13 күн бұрын

Yes, but in AI's case, it is so garish that it's almost fallen off the scale and come round to the other side again.