Vietnam

[Iyarash11]

just came back from HCM. No form to fill.

But the sun very toxic

 

[paladin]

I will be going hanoi again in Nov for tailoring trip and also bring my son to see Halong Bay. I will update my guide on tailoring in Hanoi after my trip. Will also update on mountain goat meat and burnt rice dishes in ninh binh.

 

[Iyarash11]

planning to go Danang, fly direct with SIA but they use Boeing 737-8 max , wah jin scary

 

[Tintin&Sn0wy]

I will be going hanoi again in Nov for tailoring trip and also bring my son to see Halong Bay. I will update my guide on tailoring in Hanoi after my trip. Will also update on mountain goat meat and burnt rice dishes in ninh binh.

will it be very hot if going may- aug period?

 

[froztheart]

will it be very hot if going may- aug period?

Isn't it summer?

 

[Tintin&Sn0wy]

Isn't it summer?

yeag

 

[froztheart]

yeag

Then believe it should be warm since its summer?

 

[paladin]

Hanoi in May to Aug is hot and humid, you can see temperatures going to 37 degree Celsius kind. Also the rainy season. If you want to go northern Vietnam, go from Oct to April For best weather.

 

[Innocuous*]

planning to go Danang, fly direct with SIA but they use Boeing 737-8 max , wah jin scary

Maybe check with SQ whether the plane door made in Msia. If so, choose seat further away from the plane door. Jokes aside. My trip to HCMC via SQ next month also uses Boeing 737-8 MAX. It was Airbus A350 XWB when I booked my flight a few months ago though.

 

[Iyarash11]

will it be very hot if going may- aug period?

now already very hot
all those transport I took like hired suv, grab and taxi all they aircon like not working under hot sun

 

[Iyarash11]

Maybe check with SQ whether the plane door made in Msia. If so, choose seat further away from the plane door. Jokes aside. My trip to HCMC via SQ next month also uses Boeing 737-8 MAX. It was Airbus A350 XWB when I booked my flight a few months ago though.

now they really go all out to max out they profit or minimize losses
the scoot I took to hcmc seems like half filled when I checked again on a monday but became full flight on sat, same for the return flight ... magic ...

 

[Iyarash11]

wonder why vietnem own national carrier vietnam air no fly direct to danang
and vietjet service and on-time record seems very notorious

 

[Iyarash11]

so this model is the one involved in the 2 crashes
looks like I proly look else where like bare with the vietnamese nonsense or delay with vietjet than to take the risk
...but already resume flying for 2 years ....


https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/flying-withus/737-8/

Returning the Boeing 737-8 to the skies​

Boeing has implemented a series of enhancements to address safety concerns around the B737-8, which has also been re-certified by regulators around the world including the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

At Singapore Airlines, the safety of customers and staff has always been our top priority. This page provides more details on the modifications to the 737-8.

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Safer than ever before​

After the 737-8 was grounded in March 2019, Boeing implemented software and design fixes to resolve the safety concerns.

Pilots first, software second​

Boeing has made changes to the flight control software such that pilots will always be able to override the software inputs—no exceptions. Additionally, the software will only be activated after taking into account data from both sensors on the 737-8.

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Additional training for pilots​

All 737-8 pilots have completed dedicated training on this aircraft and are undergoing additional training to familiarise themselves with the new enhancements from Boeing, the flight control software, as well as any situations that they might face during the flight.

Independently certified by safety regulators​

Today's 737-8 has been independently certified fit to fly by aviation safety regulators around the world, including Singapore, the United States, Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

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Ensuring that our 737-8s are fit to fly​

Beyond Boeing’s enhancements to the aircraft, Singapore Airlines has taken great care to ensure that all our
737-8 aircraft are fit to fly through a safety-first approach for storage, pilot training, and testing.

Safety in storage​

When the 737-8 was grounded worldwide in March 2019, we flew our aircraft to the Alice Springs plane storage facility in Australia where the dry climate helps to keep them in the best condition possible. In addition, we have taken great care to maintain the aircraft, including storing selected components in a controlled environment, regular inspections, and more.

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Rigorous pilot training​

Ever since SilkAir started flying the 737-8, our pilots have been training in a dedicated 737-8 simulator. This same commitment to training will remain as the 737-8 returns to the skies as part of the Singapore Airlines fleet. Every pilot must complete a comprehensive training programme, which includes computer-based learning as well as simulator training.

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Thoroughly tested before the first flight​

Before any customer boards Singapore Airlines 737-8, we will conduct a series of independent tests. These include ground tests by our engineers and operating test flights before commencing the first passenger flight.
The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will progressively enter into service in the coming weeks. Further details on these flights will be announced in due time.

 

[luckygal]

Halong Bay junk boat cruise is far from the luxurious cruise right?

 

[Innocuous*]

Wow. HCMC has autogates at their airport now. I did not notice it when I visited the city last year. The entire arrival hall is full but the autogates have little no queue. Hopefully, they can extend it to foreigners and install more autogates.

 

[Iyarash11]

anyone know is there any meal for domestic flight hcmc - danang both way?

 

[beanstalk6]

anyone know is there any meal for domestic flight hcmc - danang both way?

it should be specified on your ticket.

 

[cryn79]

anyone know is there any meal for domestic flight hcmc - danang both way?

Last yr, I took Viet Air from HCMC - Da nang, it was a 1.5hrs flt.
Since it was a short flt, Only hot towel and a bottle of water given.

 

[Extech]

Hi anyone has ewallet experience to share? Saw quite a few shops having QR code around but unable to scan with Shopeepay/Grab

 

[froztheart]

Hi anyone has ewallet experience to share? Saw quite a few shops having QR code around but unable to scan with Shopeepay/Grab

Its for local Vietnam usage, doubt non local will be able to utilise Shopee/Grab pay, similar to restriction of usage when in Thailand for Grabpay etc.
Services are localised.