Intra-Vietnam Air Travel
Apr 7, 2006, 4:39 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by Paladin
hey - thanks for all the tips. Pricing those intra-vietnam flights while here in the states also got me scared. Its good to know that we can buy good walkup fare while in the country.
Apr 9, 2006, 3:02 am
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Originally Posted by Don in LA
I cant imagine a plane ticket from Hanoi to Danang is going to be much cheaper than $45,
OT - I'm booked (on award travel) NRT-SGN on VN's 777 in Y.... anyone have experience with this route? I'm thinking I should pack a lunch.
Apr 9, 2006, 4:06 pm
#18
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
OT - I'm booked (on award travel) NRT-SGN on VN's 777 in Y.... anyone have experience with this route? I'm thinking I should pack a lunch.
Apr 15, 2006, 8:28 am
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C is not much more for SGN-HAN route and we always try to get on 777 rather than A321. 777's belly cam is great to view take off and landing.
When I sat in 777's Y 2 years ago, they had E++ pitch in towards the front of Y cabin.....it was very nice.
When I sat in 777's Y 2 years ago, they had E++ pitch in towards the front of Y cabin.....it was very nice.
Oct 9, 2006, 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
It might be too late, but for future reference... we paid ~$34 each segment, HAN-DAD, and DAD-SGN. The key is to buy it at a VN ATO... their standard gov't-set prices are even posted on the wall (pretty permanently, I might add).
Oct 9, 2006, 3:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Tod E Tosser
Do you remember the location? I seem to recall reading about an office near the Caravelle. I'm going back this week and paid quite a bit more from a local TA last time. TIA.
Oct 9, 2006, 3:25 pm
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Originally Posted by aaac
The main Vietnam Airlines office is in front of the Caravelle hotel across the little park with the uncle Ho statue. It is at the corner. It is quite large with a sign so you can't miss it.