Vietnam Airlines listed in top 20 with best premium economy class
Skytrax lists Vietnam Airlines in top 20 with best premium economy class
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on June 22 that Skytrax has placed it 14th among 20 carriers offering the world’s best premium economy class experience 2017.
Vietnam Airlines' premium economy class seats (Source: Vietnam Airlines' courtesy)
Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on June 22that Skytrax has placed it 14th among 20 carriers offering theworld’s best premium economy class experience 2017.
Itis part of the World Airline Awards voted by travellers across the globe inSkytrax survey, which was announced at the Paris Air Show on June 20.
VietnamAirlines’ premium economy class seats are currently available for flights toFrance, the UK, Germany, Australia, and Japan.
VietnamAirlines’ premium economy class passengers could enjoy priority check-in, 40kgbaggage and drop-off and more spacious accommodation.
Itis the second year in a row Vietnam Airlines has been listed among top 50globally by SkyTrax.
Theawards ran the gamut of 73 categories, from the best economy class on-boardcatering to the best airline staff, the best seats and the best cabincleanliness.-VNA
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Vietnam Airlines' premium economy class seats (Source: Vietnam Airlines' courtesy) 
