Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines - Flights To Vietnam

Asiana Airlines offers multiple daily flights to Vietnam, primarily from Busan and Seoul. The route from Korea to Hanoi (GMT+7) consists of two daily flights, one departing Busan at 21:05 (local time) and the other from Seoul at 19:20. As of 2025, the lowest fare for these flights is approximately 580 USD for a one-way trip and 640 USD for a round trip with a 15-day stay.

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Asiana Airlines also operates daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City: One departs Busan at 21:20 (local time), and two others take off from Seoul at 19:10 and 8:40. The lowest price per ticket is 560 USD for a one-way trip and 620 USD for a round trip with a 15-day stay.

Asiana Airlines - Baggage Allowance

Carry-On Luggage

For safety and security reasons, Asiana Airlines allows passengers to bring limited pieces of baggage with strict size and weight restrictions.

• Economy class: 1 piece weighing up to 10kg (22 lbs), with a maximum size of 115 cm
• Business class: 2 pieces weighing up to 10kg (22 lbs) each, with a maximum size of 115 cm
• Additional items: Passengers are also permitted to bring personal items such as purses/small handbags, umbrellas, laptops/tablets, mobile phones (required to be turned off during the flight), entertainment devices, and instant food. Liquids and gels must be in containers of less than 100ml.

Checked Luggage

For routes beginning or ending in the Americas:

• First & Business class: 2 pieces weighing up to 32kg (70.5 lbs), with a maximum dimension of 158 cm
• Economy class: 2 pieces weighing up to 23 kg (50.7 lbs) each, with a maximum dimension of 158 cm
• Infants: 1 piece weighing up to 23 kg (50.7 lbs) and a foldable baby carriage

Other Routes

• First class: Total weight not exceeding 40kg (88 lbs)
• Business class: Total weight not exceeding 30kg (66 lbs)
• Economy class: Total weight not exceeding 20kg (44 lbs) for international flights and 15kg (33 lbs) for domestic flights
• Infants: Total weight not exceeding 10kg (22 lbs)

Asiana Airlines - Business Class

The business class on Asiana Airlines is significantly more comfortable and convenient than economy class. The seats can easily transform into beds, complemented by premium quality blankets and pillows. Passengers are guaranteed a restful sleep, even during the 5-7 hour flights between Korea and Vietnam.

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Each seat is equipped with adequate facilities to transform it into a small office, including an AC outlet for laptops, a satellite phone for calls at a fee of approximately 1.40 to 2 USD per 10 seconds, and email/SMS capabilities. Additionally, the seat features a 15-inch screen with an extensive entertainment system, offering a vast collection of music, videos, information, and games.

Traveling in Business class ensures a diverse and high-quality menu selection featuring dishes from various destinations worldwide, accompanied by premium wines and beverages.

Inflight Meals

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Asiana Airlines has received numerous accolades from passengers for its excellent service and food quality. Even on shorter flights, passengers can enjoy their meals without feeling rushed, thanks to the attentive staff. Asiana Airlines is often praised as one of the premier airlines globally. Unlike many other Asian airlines, Asiana offers generous meal portions, often leaving some passengers unable to finish their food. The airline is particularly known for its Korean and Japanese cuisine. Popular dishes include Bibimbap and lobster served with a savory sauce. For dessert, the croissant sandwiches and Ginger Pear Mousse are highly recommended. Seafood lovers will find Asiana’s seafood offerings delectable, typically prepared with a Korean-style sauce that adds a delightful kick to the dishes.

However, some passengers in business class have noted that portion sizes could be larger, and in economy class, beverage options have historically been limited to beer and water without the availability of other soft drinks.

Safety Records

Asiana Airlines consistently ranks among the top safest airlines worldwide. With modern aircraft and advanced safety systems in place, there have been very few incidents during its operations over the past 30 years.

The most severe incident recorded took place on July 26, 1993, when Asiana Airlines Flight 733 crashed into the hills near Mokpo Airport due to adverse weather conditions. This tragic accident resulted in the loss of 68 out of 116 lives on board and was a significant event in the airline's history.

Another incident occurred on April 29, 2009, when a Boeing 777 made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to an engine malfunction that resulted in fire and smoke from the left engine. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this event.