Review: Asiana Airlines A330 | Business Class | SGN-ICN

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Departing Airport Ho Chi Minh International Airport
Arrival Airport Incheon International Airport
Flight Carrier Asiana
Flight Number OZ
Duration 5:30
Aircraft Airbus A330
Cabin Class Business Class
Cost 155,000 points (MTM)
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Ho Chi Minh International Airport
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To the point Photo report of a business class flight on the South Korean airline Asiana Airlines (Airbus A330) obtained with Aeroplan miles.

That’s it, it’s time to leave Vietnam after 3 weeks of travel in the region. Before crossing the Pacific, a first flight between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Seoul (ICN) on Asiana Airlines.

A “regional” flight on Asiana Airlines in Business Class – A330

After a quick visit to the two lounges available to us (one with our business class ticket on Asiana Airlines, the other via Priority Pass), we headed to our gate, number 20.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330
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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

While going down the escalator, we have a nice view of our plane of the day: an Airbus A330 of Asiana Airlines.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

Boarding

Many people are already present for the boarding. Passengers travelling with children will board at the same time as the business class.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330
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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

Last glimpse on the outside of the plane. In order to facilitate the boarding process, 2 gates will be used: one for business class, the other for economy class:

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

The business cabin

Once through the door, we won’t have many meters to go: we will be in the first row. Alexandra then embarks on a long process of selecting the seat out of the 4 at our disposal (3 in reality, but 1 was kindly “blocked” for us at check-in to be comfortable with baby).

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

#An AvGeek by nature, I like my seat “1A” on the window side.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

The legroom is very important…

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

… more than second place.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

The advantage of the other ranks over the first? The screens are closer together (and lower, especially if you’re traveling with children), and there are storage bins.

asiana airlines a330 business class sgn icn 13A view on the other side of the business cabin:

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

This is not the newest aircraft in the Asiana Airlines fleet (which includes A380s and A350s). The lighting is not the most elegant.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

All the little family being now settled, it is time for me to multiply the photos of details on what is offered by Asiana Airlines.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

The retractable shelf is a good size.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

And as you can see, there is no shortage of legroom! Note that it is possible to install a baby bed in front of each double seat in row 1.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

The remote control is located in the armrest, which also contains the seat adjustment buttons.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

On the inside right of the chair, there are the connections: USB, electrical and audio. Not very accessible.

asiana airlines a330 business class sgn icn 22The screen is a good size but not the best resolution.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

Let’s go back to the seat: it’s not a 180-degree flat bed chair. However, it is rather comfortable, especially for the 5 hours of flights we will make this afternoon.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

A removable partition allows you to keep some privacy if you travel alone.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

During the boarding process, the Asiana Airlines crew offers us champagne and soft drinks. The now classic photo:

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

No “business” kit. Only slippers and headphones (of poor quality).

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330
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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

Take-off

We leave the door on time.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

In front of us for takeoff, a Singapore Airlines plane (which goes to Singapore, a route for which we have already made a report).

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

A view from my 1A seat as we line up on the runway.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

We see the international terminal. It is about 35 degrees at this time. I have a little thought then for my mother who stayed here to wait for her flight back to Europe on Turkish Airlines: a long flight since it makes a stopover in Hanoi before heading to Istanbul. In fact, we will arrive almost 6 hours before her in San Francisco!

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

Behind us, a Cathay Pacific aircraft heading to Hong Kong.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

Goodbye Saigon!

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

In-flight service

Shortly after the takeoff, the flight attendants will come to install… not without difficulty the baby bed / bassinette for Arthur.

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330
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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

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In flight

The business cabin was almost full. Appreciated: the flight attendants will ask to close all the windows to allow people who wish to rest (convenient for us with children).

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

A situation that parents must know: the “alternating custody” of children during the meal of the spouse! Sometimes to me…

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

…sometimes to her, with a perfect disposition!

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Asiana Airlines – Business Class – A330

These 5 hours of flight will pass relatively quickly, here we are already arrived in Seoul with Pyongyang a little more in the north.

asiana airlines a330 business class sgn icn 58Time difference obliges (+2h), it is already dark…. and cold (about 5 degrees, quite a contrast with Vietnam).

asiana airlines a330 business class sgn icn 59Bottom line

A smooth regional / intra-Asian flight on Asiana Airlines. The service on board was exemplary. However, it should be noted that the age of the A330 of Asiana Airlines is felt. But it’s still a very decent product in Asia that I recommend if you need to use your Aeroplan miles!

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Jean-Maximilien
Jean-Maximilien is an expert in Canada and France about Loyalty programs, Credit cards and Travel. He is the Founding President of Milesopedia.

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