Main Entrance of Departure Lobby

This is Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam’s largest city. This area is the main entrance to the departure lobby.

Terminal Entrance

This is the entrance to the terminal building.

Check-in Counter

The check-in counters.

Lounge Invitation Ticket

This is the lounge invitation ticket.

Lounge Entrance

This is the entrance to the “Le Saigonnais” lounge at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

This lounge is the airport’s most exclusive, available to First and Business Class passengers. Airlines such as JAL and ANA also use this lounge.

Lounge Dining – Pho

This is the pho counter in the lounge.

There are bowls, rice noodles, hot broth, toppings (bean sprouts, onions, scallions, etc.), and seasonings (citrus, spices) so that guests can prepare their own bowl of pho.

Lounge Meal

This is the meal I enjoyed in the lounge.

Inside the Lounge

The meal I had and the view inside the lounge.

Lounge Interior

This is the seating area inside the lounge, with a buffet counter in the center.

The ceiling features umbrella-shaped bamboo decorations, which are very characteristic of Vietnam and quite striking.

Lounge Décor

This is another seating area.

The color scheme and design of the partition behind the sofas blend Vietnamese aesthetics with a sense of elegance.

View from the Lounge

A view of the aircraft parking area as seen from the lounge.

Boarding Gate

As departure time approached, I headed to the boarding gate, where boarding had already begun.

Aircraft

This is the Malaysia Airlines aircraft I boarded for this flight.

In-flight Meal (1)

For this flight, I had pre-ordered a low-calorie meal.

In-flight Meal (2)

Here it is after removing the cover.

Malaysia Airlines Lounge

I arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

I used the Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge. As a JAL Diamond member, I was eligible to access the First Class Lounge.

Inside the Lounge

This is the seating area inside the Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge.

Dining in the Lounge

The Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge has a dedicated dining area where you can order from a menu. Being able to enjoy your meal like in a restaurant while watching the aircraft parked outside is truly a pleasant experience.

Lounge Meal – Appetizer

(Appetizer)

Lounge Meal – Nasi Lemak

(Main Dish)

Nasi Lemak

Lounge Dessert

(Dessert)

Lounge Interior

This is another view of the seating area in the First Class Lounge.

Business Class Seat

This is the Business Class seat on the Kuala Lumpur–Hong Kong flight.

The aircraft is a Boeing 737-800, a relatively compact plane with about 162 standard seats. Although it’s smaller compared to the Business Class seats on wide-body aircraft, the space and legroom are still comfortable for a flight of around 3 to 4 hours.

Front of the Seat

This is the area in front of the seat, including the screen and storage compartments.

Welcome Drink

The welcome drink was guava juice.

A warm towel was also provided along with the drink.

In-flight Meal – Menu

The left page lists the food items, while the right page features the wine selection.

The meal begins with Malaysia’s signature starter, “Satay” (grilled skewers).

You can choose between chicken, lamb, or a combination of both.

Following that, a salad, main course, and dessert are served.

About the Satay

Malaysia Airlines has been serving satay as part of its in-flight meals since 1973. The menu includes an explanation of what makes their satay so delicious:

In-flight Appetizer

In-flight Main Course

The main dish.

In-flight Dessert

The dessert course.

Arrival at Hong Kong Airport

We arrived at Hong Kong International Airport.