AIR PREMIA 787-9 Premium Economy 🇻🇳⇢🇰🇷【4K Trip Report Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul】SOO Cheap!

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
  • What's it like to fly South Korea's newest airline, Air Premia in Premium Economy. Check out this 4K Trip Report to see what makes this self described Hybrid Airline different from the rest of the pack.
    🎥 In This Video:
    -Ho Chi Minh City Airport Impressions
    -What is Air Premia?
    -Huge Korea to Vietnam Tourism Market
    -Full Premium Economy Seat Tout
    -Full Flight Stats
    -Two On Board Meal Services
    -Spool Up, Take off & Landing Clips
    -Routing Information
    -The Flip Flop Score
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    💰 Flight Fare
    Price Paid: $215.90 USD
    Class: Premium Economy
    Inclusions: Meal Service, 32kg Check in, 10kg Carry On, Seat Selection
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    -- Video Chapters --
    0:00 Video Tease
    00:11 Intro
    00:25 Welcome to Saigon
    00:55 Crazy Busy International Terminal
    01:35 Check in Hall
    02:19 Loooong Lines
    02:55 Air Premia’s Scope
    03:30 MASSIVE Seoul to Vietnam Market
    04:08 Heading to the Gate
    05:01 Our Aircraft (787-9)
    05:36 Boarding Begins
    06:09 Flight Stats
    06:34 First Impressions On Board
    06:52 Full Seat Tour & Details
    08:34 In Flight Amenities
    09:55 Pushback & Taxi
    10:26 Departure Route
    10:39 Spool Up & Take Off
    11:41 Buy on Board Food
    12:09 In Flight Entertainment
    13:00 Window Seat Trap
    13:32 Breakfast Service
    14:14 Beautiful Sunrise
    14:47 Final Approach & Landing
    15:45 Deplaning & Final Thoughts
    16:40 The Flip Flop Score
    Music featured in this video is licensed under an Artlist Unlimited License.
    This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!
    #airpremia #korea #tripreport

КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @williampartogi558
    @williampartogi558 Рік тому +14

    No special treatment you get from all hotels and planes company is an ultimate point for us love to watch your vlog videos

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +3

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @howardcobb4656
    @howardcobb4656 Рік тому +6

    Appreciate your unbiased and independent reviews. Great video.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @ianmounstephen3403
    @ianmounstephen3403 Рік тому +2

    Nice to see your review of Air Premia. Thanks Kevin!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @turk223
    @turk223 Рік тому +2

    Loving your channel!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @avecmoi157
    @avecmoi157 Рік тому +1

    Thank you once again for an informative video with nice content! Cheers 🎉

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @petek5523
    @petek5523 Рік тому +2

    Nice video as always. 🎉

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @ryansofly
    @ryansofly Рік тому +5

    Man thanks for the memories of SGN chaos! Haha... On my soirée around Asia filming my vlogs, I did look at Air Premia... But alas they didn't fit into my schedule. I also have my sights set on Zip Air... Enjoyed the video!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +2

      Yah Zip Air was supposed to be 2 legs after this flight... but they cancelled 😞

  • @sue008A
    @sue008A 6 місяців тому +1

    This video was helpful. Thank you.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @undisgraziato
    @undisgraziato Рік тому +1

    I enjoy every one of your videos

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate that!

  • @willyyoung1309
    @willyyoung1309 Рік тому +1

    Flip flop traveler is a true in flight reviewer.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @well-blazeredman6187
    @well-blazeredman6187 Рік тому +2

    I'm in awe of the scope of your current trip. I tend to run out of socks after a week - so that's my limit.
    Not sure about a salad with breakfast but I'll support your frittata petition.
    Good review.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Needing winter and beach clothes made it tricky… but I was very happy to do it all carry on as well 😅

  • @georgeseverin5382
    @georgeseverin5382 Рік тому

    Hi Kevin! I like your vids. 😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks!

    • @georgeseverin5382
      @georgeseverin5382 Рік тому

      @@tfft Welcome! It's always a pleasure to watch your vids! It would be really nice to see u as presenter! Keep on posting my friend! 😊

  • @CheCosaTesoro
    @CheCosaTesoro Рік тому +2

    Always like learning about new airlines as the travel market is undergoing huge changes. Hope that airfares for long haul do come down as at the moment these are really expensive in all classes.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      It’s 100% because of lack of Chinese carriers in the market at the moment. As soon as they are back to precovid levels they’ll be undercutting everyone and keeping the industry in check, ironically lol.

  • @affirmationstoday
    @affirmationstoday Рік тому +1

    I was in Korea a few weeks ago and did not notice them then or when looking far a flight. But looks good. Thank you 🙏👍🙂

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @advaiththeking5443
    @advaiththeking5443 Рік тому +2

    Just came back to singapore from Vietnam on singapore airline's A350-900
    You should ride it, the flight is clean and the FOOD IS THE BEST!!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Have been on many SQ A350s... 3 or 4 or them on this channel already. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 Рік тому +1

    I Havent Experience AIR PREMIA Yet I have Experinence The Similar Product On Norwegian For Some Years Back.Great Trip Report

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake Рік тому +1

    Can't get over that price. Looking forward to the Korean/Japanese videos - going back in October so will be taking notes :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      It really can't be beat! At the time it wasn't much more expensive than Vietjet economy. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @jitkasemt.9548
    @jitkasemt.9548 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your review. I just knew that air premia fly BKK as well. Really like your review style.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @charliebrown5
    @charliebrown5 Рік тому +1

    Thank You ✈️

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @alpineindia
    @alpineindia Рік тому +1

    Great report ..Infact i am hearing this airline name first time..I have visited vietnam 4 years back, don't know that time this airline existed.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      It definitely didn't exist back then lol. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @hendrikdevries9725
    @hendrikdevries9725 Рік тому +3

    Great review as always !
    Just come back from Bali, did a lovely premium economy with Austrian from Vienna to Bangkok ( and a great afternoon and evening in Vienna as I started in London) , all good, especially the Wiener Melange coffee was a treat!
    Did Thai Airways 772 out and 789 back to Bali, was good, especially the seafood meal ordered was a nice treat.
    The Swiss return from BKK to Zurich in their much hyped new Premium economy seat was .... Meh ..... Service and food great, but for A 2 metre tall and sturdy build Dutchman that seat was not well thought through at all. The meal tray was leaving marks in my stomach, couldn't eat in relax position (the seat moves out and forward within the shelll) and you can't open the meal tray without moving the TV screen (great HD screen btw). ns the short end of teh safety belt is sooooo short I have to fiddle to lock it properly, end up asking for an extension belt to close it in front of me rather than almost underneath me.
    Staff ever so friendly, and the legroom in exit row premium economy was great
    Best seat value wise? The economy seat behind the premium economy seats, they had more legroom then some premium economy seats!
    Strange experience!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! I look forward to getting some more premium economy on the channel in the next year or two... but tough to book premium eco when there's usually a business class options from somewhere to somewhere for almost the same price haha.

    • @hendrikdevries9725
      @hendrikdevries9725 Рік тому

      I was gonna book a business hlat £1500 return LHR to BKK on a combo of Swiss and Austrian, but that rate disappeared after a day !grrrrr then booked premium economy for £1000 but was still probably annoyed having lost out on full business class .......

  • @MafiaZap
    @MafiaZap Рік тому +1

    The video is very detailed. I was wondering how long did it take you to edit it.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Kind of impossible to say tbh. I always edit 6-8 videos at the same time to be more efficient. If I sat down and did just this video start to end, I’d say around 14 hours.

  • @shauravkhanna7597
    @shauravkhanna7597 Рік тому

    Hi Kevin, great review as usual! Out of interest what’s the name and artist of the song in the video? Looking forward to the next one!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      The main track is titled Riviera from Artlist. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @brilliantbutblue
    @brilliantbutblue Рік тому +2

    The airport certainly was chaotic at that time of night! It's interesting to see how Asia heavy the departures are, other than Melbourne, Frankfurt and Dubai all other flights loooked Asia bound. Random question: How long before the flight did you arrive if you knew it was going to be hectic? I wouldn't have even noticed the seat colour as l also had never heard of this airline. Perhaps Air Premia might like to use that yellow advertising space in the jet bridge. The orange and blue would make a welcome change. I hope the airline succeeds. It looks like a decent product 👍

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      In Saigon:
      2.5 before for international, 2 before for domestic and 1.5 before for domestic if Vietnam Airlines (and then have Sky Priority).

  • @tijothomas-cw9ef
    @tijothomas-cw9ef Рік тому

    Awesome video! Will you be going back to India anytime soon?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Already went back 😉

  • @arhamjainaj6626
    @arhamjainaj6626 Рік тому +2

    Aeroplane videos ☺️🔥

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @molnarmihaly951
    @molnarmihaly951 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting video, and outstanding quality. I have two questions though: 1. What is the +1 bonus in the fees and food category, is that then 19 or 17 to 18 and why? 2. I have never seen you mention IFE selection and add points or take away points for it, except today it seems. Why's that?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      The IFE selection i talk about in every mid or long haul review. I make a graphic for each video about how many titles are on offer.
      The bonus points is above the score there simply bc it was such a bargain of a fare.

    • @molnarmihaly951
      @molnarmihaly951 Рік тому

      ​@@tfft Yes I have seen the graphic, but like in the EVA video, where I think you said (and also in my experience) the IFE could be better, but it got a perfect 100 overall score.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      As stated, my scores are *always* relative to the price I paid. Those EVA flights were incredible redemption value and while it certainly could have been more extensive IFE, I don’t fault airlines for having 100-200 titles vs 300-400. Having enough entertainment for a monthly long haul flyer is my criteria for full IFE marks.

    • @molnarmihaly951
      @molnarmihaly951 Рік тому

      @@tfft That is logical and fair enough. I really appreciate that you always reply and explain any questions by the way.

  • @kenrbp6347
    @kenrbp6347 Рік тому +2

    last week you entered the uluwatu jumeirah in bali at the end of the video and again?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Please read the message on the slide. Each ‘guess the location’ slide is in multiple consecutive videos, each next video the slide gets easier to solve.

    • @kenrbp6347
      @kenrbp6347 Рік тому

      @@tfft oh ahaha ok btw are you in australia right now?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Nope ☺️

    • @kenrbp6347
      @kenrbp6347 Рік тому

      @@tfft in fiji islands?

  • @poloneel
    @poloneel Рік тому

    What editing software & camera do you use?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      iPhones and iMovie. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @richardlouisgrand7281
    @richardlouisgrand7281 11 місяців тому +1

    Revenge airlines list ? Please include GBA in Hong Kong (= Greater Bay airlines / managed by ex-Cathay Pacific staff).

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому

      Added! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @ganyungchyan9616
    @ganyungchyan9616 Місяць тому

    Does Air Premia have barf bag /air sickness bag showing its logo? What about Air Premia inflight travel magazine? I'm not referring to the duty-free magazine.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  29 днів тому

      Barf bag logos is not something I check for lol

  • @paramm6194
    @paramm6194 Рік тому +3

    I think I have a guess as to why you might feel like the sunrises or sunsets along East Asia are crisper, lack of air pollution to the East. The Pacific has far better air quality than any other place

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Yeah I'm sure that has something to do with it... but in other parts of the world with equally low pollution it just doesn't seems as crisp and rich. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @stevene465
    @stevene465 6 місяців тому +1

    Interesting..I just searched their website - it seems they do not operate between SGN and ICN? Great review disappointing about the expected premium economy seats

    • @tfft
      @tfft  6 місяців тому +1

      My guess would be it will come back once they have more aircraft to send out. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @yesitsmeken7283
    @yesitsmeken7283 Рік тому +1

    Review Philippine Airlines next please

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Check my Community Feed 😉

  • @tanletran7270
    @tanletran7270 Рік тому +7

    Wow Sai Gon has returned to its normal chaotic lifestyle

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      We couldn't keep the people away :)

    • @tanletran7270
      @tanletran7270 Рік тому +1

      @@tfft me included we will be arriving in Saigon before Christmas

  • @tobicitas
    @tobicitas Рік тому +1

    Nice a little touch of airport review is included

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @taewonhwang5416
    @taewonhwang5416 Рік тому +1

    Btw Air Premia will definitely have more route once Korean air/Asiana merge finalized, especially because of antitrust purpose of each route. I am curious to find out their current LAX and EWR route because I have heard so many good thing about it.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @advaiththeking5443
    @advaiththeking5443 Рік тому +1

    Nice video and informative! Btw can u rate this
    These are my predictions for your flights upcoming
    Korean air ??? Tokyo-Seoul
    Korean air boeing 777 Seoul-Singapore APEX suites
    Firefly ATR72 Economy Singapore Seletar-Kuala Lumpur Subang
    Phillipines airlines ???? Kuala Lampur-Manila
    Phillipine airlines 777 Manila-Sydney
    Fiji Airways A350 Sydney-Fiji
    Fiji airways ATR 72 Fiji-Tuvualu
    Coming back
    Fiji Airways A350 Fiji-Sydney
    Jetstar Sydney-Melbourne A320
    Jetstar B777 Business class Melbourne-Singapore
    Jetstar asia Singapore-Bali
    Your next big resort video you said was in Bali

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      What am I rating...? All of the answers are already in my Community posts... and for the flights I haven't posted about yet, you'll need to wait and see lol.

    • @advaiththeking5443
      @advaiththeking5443 Рік тому

      @@tfft Just how accurate I am for the ones after Fiji

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      I only give previews (sooner than on my community feed) on Patreon, so I need to preserve the value there.

    • @advaiththeking5443
      @advaiththeking5443 Рік тому

      @@tfft oh ok

  • @axios101
    @axios101 Рік тому +1

    Did You have to take fuel from home?? 😅😅

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Yes we all chipped in for an A-1 truck 😊

  • @sn350channel
    @sn350channel 11 місяців тому +1

    I thought Korea will make a Kakao Airline

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @user-gz2ym6yy6w
      @user-gz2ym6yy6w 10 місяців тому

      LOL

    • @sue008A
      @sue008A 6 місяців тому

      ㅋㅋㅋ

  • @aries0028
    @aries0028 11 місяців тому

    That meal looks cheap? You should fly Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Bangkok... the meal... in a box... said to made from some special paper, for sustainability reasons... that IS cheap for a very premium-priced product.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому +2

      I don’t compare economy on a full service carrier to premium economy on a LCC… that being said, I do have a review on the channel of SQ from BKK-SIN with the exact box you’re talking about and I thought the food was quite tasty and sufficient for a very short flight.

  • @jimhearsonwriter
    @jimhearsonwriter 3 місяці тому

    Ah, these are the Norse Atlantic (formerly Norwegian) seats that I mentioned in a comment a few days ago, so you've already experienced the ridiculous leg room!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  3 місяці тому

      Ridiculous as in... good or bad? lol

    • @jimhearsonwriter
      @jimhearsonwriter 3 місяці тому

      @@tfft Good! Granted, I didn't think about the length of the arm rest, as I was in an aisle seat, but being 6'4" and having so much leg room was a dream.
      Not looking forward to an incoming four-hour flight from London to Istanbul in an A320 with 30" pitch though :(

  • @brilliantbutblue
    @brilliantbutblue Рік тому +2

    "You're going to go to Korea, and you're going to watch a Korean movie whether you like it or not" 🤣🤣

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      🫡

  • @rtrrr7215
    @rtrrr7215 2 місяці тому

    Can air primeia maintain business operations with the declining population?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  2 місяці тому

      Not sure if this is a serious question…?

  • @e57alex88
    @e57alex88 4 місяці тому +1

    Paper cup and plastic cutlery is a reason to avoid air Premia

    • @tfft
      @tfft  4 місяці тому +1

      Were we expecting polished silver on a LCC Premium Economy? Lol

  • @nguyenhuutai2226
    @nguyenhuutai2226 5 днів тому +1

    Just talk , they terminated routes to vietnam in 2023

    • @tfft
      @tfft  4 дні тому

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @user-rg9xu7dv8t
    @user-rg9xu7dv8t 10 місяців тому

    Hello, kevin I'm Korean, but I haven't tried Air Premia yet.
    Thanks for sharing your experience

    • @tfft
      @tfft  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @gordonh9655
    @gordonh9655 11 місяців тому

    😠 'PromoSM'

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому

      Eh?

  • @yousseffadlallah7799
    @yousseffadlallah7799 10 місяців тому

    Bro at 0:35 there’s a communist logo

    • @tfft
      @tfft  10 місяців тому

      …and? Lol

  • @plasmaturkey48
    @plasmaturkey48 Рік тому +1

    Your channel just gets better and better Kevin! 🩴 🩴

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴