Check-in counter at Changi Airport for Vietnam Airlines Business Class.


Business class passengers were boarded first and I was surprised to find that this aircraft had just 2 rows of Business class seats in a 2-2 configuration, for a total of 8 seats. Family occupied all 4 seats in Row 2. Welcome drink and hot towel were served once we settled into our seats. I chose the Champagne. Kid took water. I think we got a lot of stares from passengers as the rest of them boarded the plane, since all of them had to walk past the Business cabin before going to the Economy class section. Oh well.


The Business class seats looked like this. Sorry for the orientation of the pic.


This flight on VN 654 was to Ho Chi Minh City. Flight time was just under 2 hours. Once airborne, we hit some light turbulence, but that passed quickly and soon it was time to eat. The stewardess came around to take our meal orders, and the meal was served. I recall choosing the noodle with fish option, while the kid with me choose the pork with rice option. Here is the noodle.


Finished off with some decent coffee.


The flight was short. Service was fast, efficient and attentive, since there were only 6 pax in the Business cabin and two cabin crew looking after us. And soon it was time to land. Here is the flight review video containing many more details on this short-haul Airbus A321 experience from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh. Do check it out.

Landing was smooth and the aircraft soon came to a halt. As expected, we had no aerobridge. I said as expected because I had read some reviews ahead of this flight that it was highly likely that we had to bus to the terminal. So we made our way off the plane, to a rather small-looking bus. The moment I got on board (I was the last Business class passenger to get on board), the bus closed her doors and left. Yes, this smaller bus was catered just for Business class pax. 6 passengers today. Interesting ride on the tarmac to the terminal. I saw a couple of Vietnamese ladies cycling! I assume they must be airport staff. See this video @ 1:45 we go past the cyclists. Fascinating!