Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June
Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Bangkok – Okinawa service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Okinawa (Japan) with a warm welcome ceremony at Naha Airport in presence of a representative…
Thai Vietjet enhances connections with ‘Check-Thru’ service
Enhancing its service for passengers’ most convenient travel experiences, Thai Vietjet introduces its recent ‘Check-Thru’ service, enabling passengers to connect their transit flights easily…
Thai Vietjet launches ‘Spring Special’ promotion
Let’s embrace the beauty of the blooming season with Thai Vietjet’s ‘Spring Special’ promotion, offering special fares for travel on the airline’s entire domestic network.
Vietjet offers promotional tickets for Indians to Australia
Vietjet has announced promotional offer for Indians travelling to Melbourne and Sydney in Australia with ticket priced from only USD0 (*), which will go on sale every Monday, Tuesday, and…
VietJet Announced New Service To Sydney
VietJet announced it would begin service to Melbourne in April of this year, and now the airline has announced the expansion of its service to Sydney.
Vietjet will operate three…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘February Special’
Thai Vietjet launches ‘February Special’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 1,990 (approx. USD 57.52) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for international flights, available for…
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Chiang Mai – Osaka Service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight from Chiang Mai to Osaka (Japan), with a warm welcome ceremony at Kansai International Airport.
Thai Vietjet celebrates love in the sky with ‘Valentine Fashion Show’
Celebrating love and affection on this year’s Valentine’s Day, Thai Vietjet today surprised its passengers on flight VZ304 from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport with the…
Thai Vietjet to fly the only direct Bangkok – Okinawa route
Budget airline Thai Vietjet is expanding its wings with new direct flights between Bangkok, Thailand, and Okinawa in Japan, in collaboration with Thai travel agency Tourladfah Co., Ltd.
Now fly Vietjet direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne from 8 April
Vietjet will launch its new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne. As part of the launch, thousands of free promotional tickets are available for travellers.
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
‘Fly for Love Challenge’ from Thai Vietjet
Starting the new year 2023 with creative and fun activities, Thai Vietjet launched ‘Fly for Love Challenge’, inviting passengers to participate in the campaign and get a chance to win up to…
Thai Vietjet to fly direct Chiang Mai to Osaka from 16 Feb
Thai Vietjet has confirmed that it will commence direct flights service between Chiang Mai and Osaka on February 16, 2023, with great promotional fares starting from just THB 3,799 (approx..…
Now fly Vietjet Ahmedabad to Da Nang, Vietnam
Expanding its services to India, Vietjet has inaugurated route connecting Ahmedabad to Da Nang, Vietnam. The Vietnamese carrier will operate four return flights every Tuesday, Thursday,…
‘Season’s Greetings’ with Thai Vietjet
Let’s celebrate this Christmas with Thai Vietjet’s ‘Season’s Greetings’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 499 (approx. USD 14.35) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel…
Thai Vietjet to plant trees under ‘Metro Forest’ project
Thai Vietjet introduced its latest project ‘Metro Forest’, under Fly Green Fund, in collaboration with Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, inviting its passengers, members, students, and staffs to…
Thai Vietjet to operate Chiang Mai – Osaka from THB 4,422
Offering further opportunities and flexible travel choices to its passengers, Thai Vietjet announces its new international service between Thailand’s top destination ‘Chiang Mai’ and one of…
Thai Vietjet resumes Bangkok – Da Lat Service
Thai Vietjet has successfully resumed its international service between Bangkok and Da Lat, with a welcoming ceremony at Lien Khuong International Airport, after almost 3 years of suspension…
Thai Vietjet unveils performance of first three Quarters 2022
Thai Vietjet announced its performance in the first three quarters of 2022 and revealed its business strategies for the upcoming year of 2023.
Travel with Thai Vietjet’s ‘November Surprise’
Thai Vietjet has launched ‘November Surprise’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 666 (approx. USD 18.52) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel on the airline’s entire…
Thai Vietjet launches Power Pack to Vietnam, Cambodia
Offering further special fares for convenient and valuable flying experiences, as well as providing passengers opportunities to explore the beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia, Thai Vietjet…
Thai Vietjet to resume Bangkok – Da Lat in early December
Further recovering the connection between Thailand and Vietnam, Thai Vietjet announces its resumed international services from Bangkok to Da Lat, starting from December 2, 2022.
Thai Vietjet offers ‘11.11 Hello November’
Thai Vietjet has launched ‘11.11 Hello November’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 711(approx. USD 19.07) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for travel on the airline’s entire…
Thai Vietjet to host ‘Fly Green Charity Golf Tournament’
Under its environmental fund – ‘Fly Green Fund’, Thai Vietjet has announced the introduction of its first charity golf tournament ‘Fly Green Charity Golf Day’.
Vietjet increases revenue by 6.5 times flying 6.4 million in Q3
In Q3/2022, Vietjet operated more than 35,000 flights with 6.4 million passengers onboard. Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company financial statements of the third quarter of 2022 highlights…
Thai Vietjet launches ‘Ho Chi Minh Flash Sale’
Offering its passengers affordable fares to Ho Chi Minh City, Thai Vietjet has launched ‘Ho Chi Minh Flash Sale’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 1,499 (approx. USD 39.77)…
Vietjet to operate new flights to Kazakhstan
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Kazakhstan, Vietjet has announced new routes for Almaty city and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘10.10 Super Sale’ from just THB 599
Celebrating October’s double day with a great promotion, Thai Vietjet launched ‘10.10 Super Sale’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 599 (inclusive of taxes and fees) …
Vietjet launches ‘Monday Sale’
Vietjet has announced the ‘Monday sale’ across its international routes for the upcoming holiday season.
Thai Vietjet partners with Dohop
Thai Vietjet has announced the launch of a new virtual interline service developed in partnership with technology provider Dohop. The platform allows Thai Vietjet passengers to purchase…
The love connection with Vietjet
With the festive season approaching, Vietjet announces the "Love Connection" Campaign – the first ever for India that offers Indian couples with opportunities to experience their dreamful…
Thai Vietjet celebrates 6th Anniversary with fares from THB 699
On its 6th anniversary, Thai Vietjet has a special promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 699 (approx. USD 19.19) on the airline’s domestic flight network.
More flights via Thai Vietjet from Bangkok – Fukuoka and Taipei
Thai Vietjet further announced the addition of its international services Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Fukuoka, Japan from 4 to 5 weekly flights, starting from 1 October 2022, as well as Bangkok…
They say 666 is bad luck, but not for Thai Vietjet
Thai Vietjet has launched ‘6th Anniversary’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 666 for travel on the airline’s entire domestic flight network. The special fares are…
Now fly Ho Chi Minh City – Chiang Mai direct with Vietjet for THB 219
Vietjet has resumed the direct service between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s business and tourism hub, and Chiang Mai, Thailand’s northern largest city
Fukuoka – Bangkok 4 flights per week with Thai Vietjet
Thai Vietjet, to increase its international service frequency Fukuoka - Bangkok to four flights per week, starting from 1 September 2022.
Now fly Bangkok–Phu Quoc via Vietjet from 12 Oct
Thai Vietjet announces its new international services from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Phu Quoc (Vietnam), from 12 October 2022, the airlines is offering special deluxe fares starting from…
Now fly Bangkok – Taipei via Thai Vietjet with fares starting from USD 99
The Low-cost Carrier Vietjet celebrates the inaugural flight of its new international service connecting Bangkok and Taipei.
Thai Vietjet hosts ‘Sky Career Festival 2022’
This event was aimed at providing more opportunities for the young generation who dream of having a chance to work in the aviation industry, as well as share comprehensive information from…
Vietjet and Rolls-Royce ink deal for Trent 700 engines
The Trent 700 is the engine specifically designed for this A330 aircraft and is widely recognized for its outstanding efficiency and reliability
Thai Vietjet launches Bangkok–Fukuoka service
Thai Vietjet today successfully commenced its flight service from Bangkok to Fukuoka, the carrier’s first destination in Japan, with major celebration ceremony at Fukuoka Airport on July…
Vietjet makes further inroads into India, plans new route to Bangalore
The new flight services are planned to link Bengaluru to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), three of Vietnam's most well-known business and tourism cities
Vietjet rolls out India-Vietnam flights at INR 26. Here’s what you need to know
The special tickets are valid for booking on all domestic flights operated by Vietjet as well as all international routes departing and arriving in Vietnam until July 13
Vietjet to open five more international routes from India to Da Nang
The event also marks Vietjet’s announcement to incorporate Da Nang’s tourism symbol on its fleet to promote the city globally
Centara expands airline partnership network with Thai Vietjet deal
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with Thai Vietjet, bolstering its growing airline partnership network which already includes Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines
Vietjet unveils direct flights from Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Vietjet has officially inaugurated the direct flights connecting Mumbai with Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Vietjet to open four new routes between India and Vietnam
Vietjet has announced four new services linking India and Vietnam, marking the airline’s post-pandemic return and continued expansion in the country
Thai Vietjet gets power packed! Prepaid passes to fly on domestic network with five-year validity unveiled
Thai Vietjet has launched its ‘Power Pack’ promotion consisting of different packs of air passes for flying Thai Vietjet’s domestic network
Vietjet to fly first international tourist group to Vietnam post-pandemic
Vietjet will bring the first international tourist group to Vietnam on a flight from South Korea to the country’s famous tourist destination of Phu Quoc island on 20 November, to kick off…
Vietjet eyes consolidated revenue up by 20% in 2021
Vietjet has set the 2021’s targets for air transport revenue at VND15,500 billion (approx. USD670 million)
Vietjet resumes international operations
Vietjet has resumed regular international flights connecting Vietnam’s major hubs witth Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei, starting from 2 April 2021
Thai Vietjet unveils ‘Fly Green Fund’ to support environment
Thai Vietjet, in cooperation with Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, officially announced the partnership, launching ‘Fly Green Fund’, inviting the airline’s passengers and the public to donate…
Vietjet gets two new aircraft to kick off 2021
The new-age carrier Vietjet has received two more Airbus A321neo ACF aircraft, further expanding its young and dynamic fleet
Vietjet raises USD 28 million in bond sale
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has raised a total of VND 650 billion (USD 28 million) from selling 6.5 million bonds which is a result from its year-end bond issue in early December…
Vietjet’s Teacher’s Day bonanza
As Vietnam celebrates Teachers’ Day on 20 November, low-cost airline Vietjet is giving away two million supersaver zero fares
Vietjet starts Bangkok-Surat Thani service
Thai Vietjet continues to expand its flight network in Thailand with the inauguration of a new route connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) with Surat Thani
Vietjet spreads wings with new Hat Yai-Chiang Rai route in Thailand
Thai Vietjet celebrated its maiden flight connecting Hat Yai, a centre of trade, transportation and tourism in the Southern Thailand and the famous destination of Chiang Rai in the north
Thai Vietjet hiring spree to expand flight network
While a number of airlines struggle due to the pandemic and layoff some employees, Thai Vietjet plans to increase its employees and fleet by 2021.
On recovery route! Vietjet unveils regular international commercial flights post Covid-19 pandemic
Vietjet has inaugurated two regular commercial flights linking Vietnam and South Korea following a long hiatus due to the pandemic
Vietjet to resume several international flights
Vietjet plans to resume regular international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan from 29 September to meet the needs of passengers for safe learning, working and travelling
Vietjet fully operates domestic flight network
Vietjet has resumed its domestic flight network following the reopening of all routes to and from Da Nang
Destination Da Nang: Vietjet resumes flights to tourist-attraction city
Vietjet is resuming domestic flights from and to Da Nang, the major business and travel hub in the central region of Vietnam from today
Ready to bounce back! Vietjet responds to pandemic by introducing self-handling ground operations
Vietjet officially self-handled its ground operations at the Noi Bai International Airport in the capital Hanoi, becoming the first ever private carrier to set up its own ground handling arm…
Vietjet’s ‘special gift’ offers free checked baggage on all domestic flights
Vietjet has launched the most special luggage promotion ever by offering 15kg checked baggage free of charge for all flights across Vietnam
Music in the air! Thai Vietjet unveils Bangkok-Khon Kaen route with super-star singer Ying Lee’s concert onboard
Thai Vietjet inaugurated its maiden flight from Thailand’s capital airport of Suvarnabhumi to Khon Kaen, the country’s commercial and political centre in the Northeastern region
Thai Vietjet bonanza offering for 13 routes
Celebrating its new routes in Thailand, Thai Vietjet continues to offer surprises for its passengers with 500,000 special air tickets with fares from as low as THB 50 (USD 1.5). The…
Vietjet-Facebook partnership to give boost to Vietnamese tourism
Vietjet and Facebook have unveiled the tourism promotion programme ‘Immense Vietnam – Fly green with Vietjet’. The programme is part of the ‘Proud Vietnam’ project launched by the…
Vietjet unveils five new Thai domestic routes
The five new routes extend Thai Vietjet’s domestic flight network to 12 domestic routes, connecting 11 destinations in Thailand
Vietjet opens eight domestic routes and offers 2.5 million promotional tickets for all flights
Vietjet has opened ticket sales for its eight new domestic routes, which will commence operation from 18 June. In celebration of the new services, the airline offers a special ticket…
Vietjet bonanza in celebration of Children’s Day
Celebrating the International Children’s Day (1 June 2020) and the Vietnamese Family Day (28 June 2020), Vietjet is offering over two million super-saving tickets priced from only VND…
Vietjet flies Vietnamese citizens home from Myanmar
Vietjet coordinated with the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar and the two countries’ authorities to operate a special flight bringing 240 Vietnamese citizens from Myanmar back to Vietnam…
Vietjet offers USD 0 air fares to travel companies for domestic tourism promotion
Vietjet offers more than 200,000 air tickets priced only USD 0 on all domestic routes from now until 30 June 2020 in response to the ‘Vietnamese People to Tour Vietnam’ campaign by the…
Vietjet offers millions of super-saver air tickets from only USD 0.77 for all domestic routes in Vietnam
The new-age carrier Vietjet continues its big promotion by offering three million super-saver tickets priced only from VND 18,000 (USD 77 cents) applied for all destinations around…
Vietjet announces audited financial statement for 2019, solid financial base for recovery after the pandemic
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has announced its financial statement for 2019, audited by KPMG with positive figures, reflecting strong growth in its core business of air…
Vietjet increases domestic flight frequency
In accordance with the decision of the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, from 23 April 2020, Vietjet has increased domestic flight frequency in Vietnam.…
Vietjet reinstates some domestic flights
Vietjet has resumed daily passenger and cargo flights to support essential supply chains. In response to a Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) directive issued, the airline will…
Thai VietJet plans new China route
Thai Vietjet will launch a new service linking Bangkok and Haikou in China by late October. The new service will feature in the carrier’s winter season plans for 2020/21 subject to…
Vietjet unveils Power Pass for forward buying
Vietjet has launched a new Power Pass initiative to boost advance sales that will allow pass holders to take unlimited domestic flights in Vietnam and plan their travels up to a year…
Vietjet offers ‘Sky Covid Care’ insurance to all passengers
The new-age carrier Vietjet has launched a new insurance offer - the Sky Covid Care. It covers from VND 20,000,000 (USD 857) to a maximum of VND 200,000,000 (USD 8,570) benefits for all…
Vietjet to launch Udon Thani – Ho Chi Minh city service from just USD 0
Vietjet Thailand announced its latest direct services connecting Udon Thani with Ho Chi Minh city in Vietnam, starting 12 June 2020. To celebrate the new route, more than 300,000…
Agent alert: Vietjet slashes ticket prices throughout Asia
Vietjet has announced a very sexy range of new promotions.rolling out flight fares offering 50% discounts on ticket fares for all routes from now untill 29 February 2020.
The promotional…
Vietjet opens three more direct routes to India
To meet rising demand for travel between Vietnam and India as well as across the region, Vietjet has opened three new direct routes connecting its three largest hubs, Da Nang, Hanoi and…
Vietjet Thailand disinfects all aircraft and carries donated medical supplies to China
Stepping up measures against coronavirus outbreak, Vietjet Thailand has sprayed disinfectant aboard all its aircraft to prevent the spread of the disease and increase travel confidence…
Vietjet’s first-ever direct service links Hanoi and Bali
In the cheerful celebration of the Lunar New Year 2020, the new-age carrier Vietjet officially commenced its newest direct route linking Hanoi and Bali island in Indonesia. This is the…
Konnichiwa! VietJet on Japanese sojourn with five new routes this summer
Vietjet launches five new routes to Japan
Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei
New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…
Vietjet welcomes two aircraft
Vietjet welcomed two new Airbus A321 aircraft at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, increasing the total number of its fleet to 80 aircraft. With this arrival on the last day of 2019,…
Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
Vietjet bags a brace in Thailand
Vietjet has announced the launch of two new direct services connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Chiang Rai with Udon Thani – the central province of Northeast Thailand.
At a…
Thai Vietjet introduces new priority check-in service
Thai Vietjet has now introduced new special ‘Priority Check-in’ service which allows passengers to conveniently use the Skyboss service counter (Express) at the airport to save check-in…
Vietjet celebrates Vietnamese Week in Thailand
Vietjet joined 4th ‘Vietnamese Week in Thailand 2019’ at Central World under the theme ‘Taste of Vietnam’ which gathers popular products from Vietnam, with participation of more than 50…
Vietjet opens first in-town ticket office
Low-cost carrier has unveiled its first ticket office to provide city check-in service. From now on, customers of the airline and Swift247, a technology startup providing super express…
Thai VietJet welcomes 9th aircraft
Thai VietJet welcomed the arrival of the new Airbus A321 aircraft named ‘Jasmine (HS-VKJ)’ at Suvarnabhumi International Airport with promotion campaign of THB 9 fares (USD 0.29) for its…
Vietjet opens Da Nang-Taipei route
It’s good news for the lovers of land of bubble tea as Vietjet has announced its latest direct route connecting Da Nang – the coastal city in central Vietnam with Taipei. To celebrate…
Vietjet opens two direct routes to India
Vietjet is opening direct routes from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to New Delhi. To celebrate these new routes, the airline is offering thousands of super-saving tickets priced only from…
Vietjet, Swift247 and Grab ink pact to boost transport mobility and delivery
Airline Vietjet, Grab and Swift247, a startup providing super express air delivery service, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the comprehensive cooperation to develop…
Vietjet unveils one million zero-fare tickets for all routes
Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet is offering one million super-saving tickets priced only VND 0 (USD 0) from 6-8 August. Flights can be booked for dates from 7 September 2019 to 25…
Vietjet continues expanding network in Japan with new Tokyo route
To continually expand its flight network across Northeast Asia, Vietjet officially commenced operating a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo (Narita).
Speaking at the…
Dubai’s Novus, Vietjet USD 1.3 billion deal for 10 aircraft
Dubai-based aircraft lessor Novus Aviation Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietjet Air for the financing and leasing of 10 aircraft over the next 18 months.…
Vietjet unveils Ho Chi Minh City-Bali route
Low-cost carrier Vietjet has launched its newest international route from Ho Chi Minh City to Bali, connecting the largest city in Vietnam to one of the world’s most famous holiday…
Vietjet inks USD 18 billion deals with Boeing and GE for 100 aircrafts
Low cost carrier Vietjet signed deals with Boeing and General Electric for a total of USD 18 billion to expand its fleet.
Vietjet now second biggest carrier in Southeast Asia by market cap
Vietnam’s budget flag carrier, VietJet, has grown into the second biggest entity in the skies of Southeast Asia with a bigger market cap than AirAsia.
Vietjet to score 50 more A321neo
Less than a year after the arrival of its first Airbus A321neo in January, in the first country in SE Asia, it seems the aircraft has made a good impression with Vietjet announcing it has…
Vietjet secures USD 1.2 billion for fleet expansion
Following a signing ceremony for three new routes into Japan yesterday, Vietnam’s Vietjet also announced it had secured funding for the fleet expansion worth a whopping USD 1.2 billion.
Vietjet reveals network priority with four new flights
Vietjet has placed the expansion of its current network at the heart of its plans over the next few months with the launch of four new routes, within a few weeks of each other.
Three’s a charm: Vietjet launches third Japanese connection
Vietjet has announced the launch of its new Hanoi - Tokyo (Narita, Japan) service with a special promotion on flights to a choice selection of some the airlines more popular destinations…
VietJet signs for USD12.7 billion of Boeing aircraft
Back in May I reported on the news that VietJet’s fleet expansion had been the significant contributing factor in the company’s successful opening quarter of 2018, when the airline generated…
VietJet’s new deal turns staff into “next generation” of video marketers
Global video platform Binumi has partnered with VietJet Air to create a new generation of video marketers. The collaboration between the companies comes as a way for VietJet employees to…
Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
Fleet expansion helps push Vietjet to USD60 million profit in Q1 of 2018
Following the arrival of its first new Airbus A321neo in January, VietJet has released its first financial statement of 2018, which displays a massive year-on-year increase of 146%.
Vietjet receive first Airbus A321neo in Southeast Asia
Vietjet, has become the first airline in Southeast Asia to acquire an A321neo (new engine option) after the Airbus aircraft landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport from Hamburg,…
Vietjet gets festive with in-flight Christmas party
Thai Vietjet surprised passengers on board with special activities to celebrate New Year holidays season. With Christmas and New Year cerebration atmosphere mid-flight between Bangkok and…
Vietjet and Qatar Airways sign interline agreement
Vietjet has announced its interline partnership with Doha based Qatar Airways, an agreement which will allow Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan,…
Vietjet awarded for green values
Vietjet was honoured with the “Pioneering Airline Award” at The Guide Awards 2017, held on 6 October 2017. Conducted by Vietnam Economic Time’s, The Guide Magazine, the airline was…
Thai Vietjet to announce international expansion
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has implemented its reassessment (Air Operator Certificate Recertification - AOCR) of all Thai carriers as part of a requirement by the…
Vietjet to launch flights to Indonesia
Vietjet has revealed plans to launch its first flights to Indonesia, with a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Jakarta.
The route was announced at an event in the Indonesian…
JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance
JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam.
Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…
Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vietjet
Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, Vietjet and more
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka
Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Gulf Air
Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
Vietjet adds new Asian city-pair
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started connecting two previously unlinked Asian cities.
The airline has become the first in history to operate non-stop scheduled flights…
Vietjet spreads wings to Taiwan and Korea
Vietjet continues to expand its international network with the launch of three new routes to two countries: Taiwan and South Korea.
The first new route will commence on 30 October…
Thai Vietjet heads north with third domestic route
Thai Vietjet, the new domestic low-cost carrier, has continued its rapid recent expansion with the launch of its first flights to the northern city of Chiang Mai.
The new…
Thai Vietjet gears up for domestic launch with new jet
Thai Vietjet is ready to launch first ever domestic flights following the arrival of its third aircraft.
The Thai low-cost carrier is planning to launch three new domestic routes in…
Thai Vietjet takes off with three domestic routes
Thai Vietjet has finally announced its entry into Thailand’s domestic market with the launch of three new routes.
The budget airline has been operating international routes from Bangkok…
Vietjet takes off in Taiwan
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, will double its presence in Taiwan later this year with the launch of two new routes.
The expansion will start on 30 October 2016 with the…
Vietjet doubles up in Taiwan
Vietjet has launched its second route to Taiwan, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Tainan, on the island's southwest coast.
The new service launched on Wednesday (22 June),…
Vietjet reaches fleet milestone
Vietjet, the fast-growing Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has reached a milestone in its expansion efforts with the arrival of its 40th aircraft.
The new jet, an Airbus A320, touched…
IHG teams up with Vietjet for new airport hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has partnered with Vietnam’s largest low-cost carrier, Vietjet, for the development of a new hotel close to Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International…
Expanding Vietjet adds another international route
Vietjet, the fast-expanding Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has continued to grow its international network with the launch of a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.…
Vietjet places Vietnam’s largest aircraft order
Vietjet has placed the largest single aircraft order in the history of Vietnamese aviation.
The low-cost carrier has finalised an order with Boeing for 100 new B737 MAX 200 aircraft,…
Vietjet adds new routes from revamped Haiphong Airport
Vietjet has unveiled plans to launch three new routes to the Vietnamese port of Haiphong, following the opening of a new terminal at the city’s Cat Bi International Airport.
Over the…
Vietjet adds more international routes from HCMC
Vietjet has confirmed plans to launch two new international routes from Ho Chi Minh City.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new HCMC-Kuala Lumpur route will operate daily, with flights…
Airbus teams up with Vietjet for Vietnam training centre
Airbus has signed a deal with Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet to provide flight and maintenance training services in Ho Chi Minh City.
Under the agreement, which was signed at the…
VietJet to launch two new domestic routes
VietJet Air will expand its domestic network this month with the launch of two new routes in as many days.
On 19 November, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier will commence flights…
Thai VietJet launches weekly flights to Bodh Gaya
Low-cost carrier Thai VietJet has launched a new series of flights to India, to cater to the Buddhist pilgrimmage market.
The Bangkok-based airline has now started operating weekly…
VietJet Air touches down in Myanmar
VietJet Air has launched its first ever flights to Myanmar.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier touched down at Yangon International Airport for the first time this week, marking the…
VietJet confirms new routes to upgraded Central Highlands hub
VietJet Air has confirmed plans to launch two new services to the newly-expanded Pleiku Airport, in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
In a ceremony to mark the reopening of the airport,…
VietJet Air launches fares with extra perks
VietJet Air, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has launched a new fare type offering a series of extra travel perks.
Passengers booking the new 'SkyBoss' fares will be offered priority…
VietJet Air to fly to China
VietJet Air has announced plans to launch its first flights to mainland China.
In a press conference on 8 April, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier revealed that it will commence…
VietJet expands fleet with larger aircraft
VietJet Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321 aircraft - the airline's first larger single-aisle jet.
Since it launched in late 2011, VietJet has grown to a fleet of 20 180-seat…
Thai VietJet to launch scheduled flights in March
Thai VietJet Air will launch its first ever scheduled flights in March 2015, it has been confirmed.
The low-cost carrier, which is based at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, started…
VietJet launches new Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has officially launched its new Thai subsidiary, ThaiVietJet.
The official launch ceremony took place in Bangkok on 20 December 2014. Initially…
VietJet embarks on Taiwanese growth plan
VietJet Air is eying Taiwan as its new growth market, with the launch of a new service between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Taipei, and plans to add several more routes to the country.…
VietJet Thailand takes off to India
VietJet Thailand has celebrated its first flights, with the launch of a new charter service to India.
Earlier this month, the low-cost carrier took off from Bangkok for the first time…
VietJet starts receiving huge Airbus order
VietJet Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft from a huge order placed with Airbus.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier welcomed the new A320 aircraft in a delivery ceremony at the…
VietJet touches down in Cambodia
VietJet Air has launched its first ever flight to Cambodia.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier operated its inaugural service from Hanoi to Siem Reap this month, marking the start of a…
Final assembly underway on VietJet A320
Final assembly of VietJet’s first A320 on order from Airbus is now underway in Toulouse, France.
This is the first of up to 100 aircraft that will be acquired by the airline under a…
VietJet to launch new route to Siem Reap
VietJet has announced plans to launch a new daily service connecting Hanoi and Siem Reap form 3 November.
The latest flight route will see the airline departing Noi Bai International…
VietJet pens leasing deal for two A320s
VietJet Air has penned a leasing agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) for two Airbus A320 aircraft.
The two single-aisle jets are part of the major order placed by the…
VietJet Air targets Russian market
VietJet Air has taken the first step on a journey that will allow it to target the lucrative Russian outbound market.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier recently penned an agreement with…
VietJet doubles frequency between BKK and HCMC
VietJet has announced plans to increase the frequency of its international route linking Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.
As of 12 September, the budget carrier will add an extra daily…
VietJet Air heads north with Korean flights
VietJet Air has moved into Northeast Asian airspace for the first time, with the launch of flights to Korea.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier has built on its recent expansion in…
VietJet Air targets travel trade with Amadeus
VietJet Air has decided to target the travel trade with the signing of a new distribution agreement with Amadeus.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will now make its fares available to…
VietJet adds Phu Quoc flights and boosts summer capacity
VietJet Air is increasing its domestic flight offerings for the summer, including the launch of a brand new route to Phu Quoc Island.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will commence…
VietJet taking bookings on new HCMC-Singapore service
Bookings are now being taken for VietJet’s upcoming daily service from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to Singapore.
Taking off for the first time on 23 May, the flight from Tan Son Nhat…
VietJet finalises major A320 deal
VietJet Air has finalised a major order for up to 101 Airbus A320-series aircraft.
The low-cost carrier placed an order for 14 A320s, seven A321s and 42 new A320neo aircraft, with…
VietJet expands fleet in time for Tet
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of another new aircraft.
The airline, which only launched in December 2011, has taken…
VietJet joins big league with huge aircraft order
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has signed a huge new aircraft order that will put it among the ranks of Asia’s biggest budget airlines.
The airline, which only launched in…
VietJet establishes Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has signed a joint venture agreement that will lead to the creation of a new Bangkok-based airline.
Signed at the Thai capital's Plaza…
VietJet expands fleet, adds Bangkok flights
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has added two more aircraft to its fleet and launched a new international route connecting Bangkok with Hanoi.
The two brand new Airbus A320…
VietJet leases three more A320s
VietJet Air has signed an agreement to lease three more Airbus A320 aircraft.
Dublin-based aircraft leasing company AWAS will supply VietJet with the new single-aisle jets, all of…
VietJet to add Bangkok-Hanoi flights
VietJet Air has announced that its second international route will launch this summer, connecting the Vietnamese capital Hanoi with Bangkok.
Commencing on 1 June 2013, flights will be…
VietJetAir adds summer flights
VietJet Air has revealed plans to add a series of extra flights this summer.
From 20 May to 31 August 2013, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier will add a third daily flight to its…
VietJet Air launches international flights
VietJet Air has commenced its first ever international flights, connecting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Bangkok.
The new service, which got underway on Sunday 10 February 2013, coincided…
VietJet Air plots international expansion
VietJet Air is planning to accelerate its expansion plans this year.
The low-cost carrier will launch its first ever international flights this month, connecting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)…
VietJet receives new A320
VietJet Air has added another Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet, ready for the launch of its first international services connecting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Bangkok.
The Vietnamese…
VietJet flies to Phu Quoc
VietJet Air has launched flights to the Vietnamese resort island of Phu Quoc.
The route, which commenced on 15 December, will now be operated daily to and from Ho Chi Minh City, using an…
VietJet Air confirms Bangkok fights
VietJet Air has confirmed that Bangkok will become its first international destination, with flights to the Thai capital due to commence on 10 February 2013.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier…
VietJet adds Hue flights
VietJet Air has launched flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Hue.
Vietnam's former Royal capital, Hue becomes the low-cost carrier's second new destination this month, following…
VietJet expands fleet
VietJet Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The narrow-body jet touched down at Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Tan Son Nhat International Airport yesterday (Wednesday 14…
VietJet adds fourth A320
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has unveiled a new Airbus A320 aircraft at Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The aircraft - which becomes the fourth in…
VietJet launches Haiphong flights
VietJet Air has launched its first service to Haiphong, the port city in northern Vietnam.
The city - the third largest in Vietnam - will be served daily from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), using…
VietJet to launch new domestic routes
Vietnam’s new low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, will launch four new domestic routes before the end of 2012.
Services between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Vinh, in north-central Vietnam, will…
Sexy launch for new VietJet Air route
VietJet Air has marked the launch of a new route by dressing its cabin crew in Hawaiian costumes.
The sexy outfits were worn on the new Vietnamese low-cost carrier's inaugural service…
VietJet Air launches check-in kiosks
VietJet Air has launched a range of self check-in kiosks at its airports in Vietnam.
The new low-cost carrier launched the new facilities at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International…
VietJet Air launches Danang flights
Vietnam’s new low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, recently launched a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Danang.
The route, which marks VietJet’s entry into Danang, will be served…
VietJet Air to add new domestic routes
New Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air has announced plans to launch two new domestic routes.
The airline launched in December 2011 with flights on the main route between Hanoi and Ho…
AirAsia and VietJet Air seal partnership
HANOI, 8 APRIL 2010 - Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib Tun Hj. Abdul Razak and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Truong Vinh Trong today witnessed the signing…
VietJet Air to lease more Boeings
VietJet Air will lease two Boeing B737-700 aircraft as it prepares to launch later this year, the Vietnam News has reported. The airline's long-term plan is to lease or purchase a fleet…
Centara partners with Thai Airways
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever…
Vietnam sees 51% monthly increase in Indian travellers
Post Pandemic, the demand of Indians choosing Vietnam as a desirable destination has continued to increase. The country has been actively encouraging Indians to visit through a series of…
Centara offers travel privileges with exclusive Go First partnership
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is partnering with Go First, India's ultra-low-cost airline, to offer passengers huge savings on stays in Thailand, Oman and the…
Centara partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Centara Hotels & Resorts, announces a partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, a frequent flyer programme from Qatar’s state-owned flag carrier.
Centara inks partnership deal with airasia rewards for travel to the Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with airasia rewards offering airasia members 40% off all-inclusive packages at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and…
Phu Quoc United Center welcomes the first group of tourists with vaccine passports to Vietnam
Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province welcomed the first international tourists to Vietnam in the "new normal" after nearly 2 years frozen due to the COVID pandemic.
Who is traveling to Thailand now that international airlines have returned 80% of their slots?
According to Nitinai Sirisamatthakarn, general director of Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company, international airlines have returned up to 80% of their airport slots at Thailand’s six…
World Best Airlines 2021 announced
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety, product and COVID rating website has announced Qatar Airways as its Airline of the Year for 2021.
3 reasons why you will probably not get coronavirus on flights
David Powell, a physician and medical adviser to the International Air Transport Association, revealed why the risk of an infection on a plane is low.
Changing Times Bring New Opportunities In Travel – What’s Your Plan?
Changing Times Bring New Opportunities In Travel – What’s Your Plan?
By Maxim Sevastianov, CEO Traveknowledgy (www.traveknowledgy.com)
The annual Global Travel Forecast was released…
Aviation round up: Say cheese!
This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa
With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
VLeisure’s one-stop B2B travel platform: Answer to Vietnam’s fragmented market
VLeisure CEO Phan Le saw that the booking process was a pain and inefficient and in dire need of a solution via technology.
Qatar Airways to fly direct to Da Nang, Vietnam
Qatar Airways announced the launch of direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam, starting 19 December 2018.
Aegean announces US$5bn deal with Airbus – the largest private investment in Greek history
Following a solid opening to 2018, which saw Aegean Airways report a 12% growth in January and February's passenger numbers to 1.5 million, Greece’s largest airline has announced more good…
Philippine Airlines receives 10th Boeing 777-300ER from Avation PLC
Avation PLC's first aeroplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), was the newest addition to the fleet of Philippine Airlines (PAL).
This delivery has increased the Southeast Asia-based flag…
日航、越捷航空签署合作协议
7月25日，越南越捷航空（Vietjet）和日本航空（Japan Airlines）于胡志明市签署了重要合作协议，旨在提升两家公司的客户服务质量、运行质量和企业附加值。…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam
AirAsia is in talks with companies in Vietnam about establishing a new low-cost carrier in the country.
Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the Malaysia-based group has signed an…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia)
When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017
Who? Vietnam Airlines
Why? Continues the…
Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic.
Last…
India, Vietnam to get direct air links
Travellers will soon be able to fly direct between India and Vietnam.
Air India and Vietjet have signed new agreement that will see the two carriers cooperate in a range of areas,…
Vietnam Airlines targets US with new A350 order
Vietnam Airlines has placed an order for 10 more Airbus A350 aircraft, which it plans to use to launch its first direct flights to the US.
The national carrier had previously ordered 14…
Vietnamese budget airlines sign major deals with Airbus
Two Vietnamese low-cost carriers have signed major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Vietjet has placed a firm order with the European company for 20 A321 aircraft worth approximately US$2.4…
越捷航空签订113亿美元波音订单
5月23日，越捷航空向波音公司购入100架 波音737MAX200型飞机，成为越南航空史上单笔采购量最大的合约。这笔价值113亿美金的交易在越南国家主席陈大光和美国总统奥巴马的见证下完成。…
芽庄机场将建国际航站楼
越捷航空（VietJet）将在芽庄Cam Ranh国际机场新建一座航站楼，连接飞往芽庄的航班。
据越南青年报报道，这项工程总投入3.4万亿越南盾（约合1.5亿美元），将使得机场运力从现在的每年150万增加到2020年的超过250万，并将在2030年实现6百万目标。
该开发项目是越捷航空和Cam Ranh国际机场有限公司的合作项目，部分由越南机场公司控股。…
International terminal planned for Nha Trang airport
A consortium including low-cost carrier Vietjet is planning to build a new international terminal at Cam Ranh International Airport, which serves the beach resort of Nha Trang.
Thanh…
越捷航空新增更多胡志明出发国际航班
近日，越南越捷航空（Vietjet）表示，将新增两条越南胡志明市出发的国际航班。
6月1日开始，胡志明－吉隆坡航线将每日开始运营，航班将于09:30出发，并于12:25抵达马来西亚首都吉隆坡。返程航班将于13:00从吉隆坡出发，并于13:55抵达胡志明。…
空客为越捷航空训练中心提供支持
飞机制造商空中客车公司（Airbus）近日和越南越捷航空（Vietjet）合作，在胡志明市推出了飞行训练维护中心。
这份协议于新加坡航展期间签署，越捷航空现有的飞行训练中心将迎来一个空客A320飞行模拟器，来进行越捷航空A320机队机组人员的训练。这是空客公司在越南的首个飞行训练中心。…
New Airbus A321neo takes to the skies
The A321neo, the largest version of Airbus' new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft series, has taken to the skies for the first time.
The maiden flight was conducted in the skies…
越捷航空开通河内－台北航线
2月1日，越南越捷航空（Vietjet）将开通河内－台北航线，一周三班。
河内－台北航班单程约2小时40分钟，逢每周一、三、四执飞。
去程航班VJ5972将于15:10从河内出发，并于当地时间18:50抵达台北。返程航班VJ5973将于19:50从台北出发，并于21:30抵达河内。…
China cabin crew bathing suit stunt slammed
The decision to introduce a 'bathing suit round' into the Chinese cabin crew recruitment process has been slammed by the world’s largest flight attendants' union.
China News reported…
越捷航空新开通两条国内航线
本月，越南越捷航空（VietJet Air）将开通两条新国内航线，继续扩张业务范围。
11月19日，越捷航空将开通连接北部城市海防至度假胜地芽庄的航线。11月20日将开通中北部荣市至中部高地邦美蜀的航线。
海防－芽庄航线将一周运营五次（每周二、四、五、六、日），荣市－邦美蜀航向将一周运营三次（周一、三、五）。…
泰国越捷航空开通菩提伽耶航班
低成本航空公司泰国越捷航空开通了一系列飞往印度的航班，来满足佛教朝圣旅客们的需求。
泰国越捷航空总部位于曼谷，现在已经开通周航曼谷－菩提伽耶航班，位于印度比哈尔邦的宗教圣地。首趟航班将于10月24日出发，接下来将每周六执飞，使用180座、全经济舱布局的空客A320飞机执飞。
这次航班开通前，泰国越捷航空曾于农历新年期间短期开通过此航线。…
越南越捷航空新增500趟从胡志明、河内出发航班
近日，越南越捷航空表示，要增加从海防港、岘港和芽庄出发前往胡志明和河内的航班，包括胡志明至河内航线。
越捷航空公司表示，在接下来的几个月内，有超过500架航班将被新增到这些航线上。
本月10日开始一直到今年8月9日，河内－胡志明，河内－岘港，河内－芽庄航线将分别开通20趟往返航班，12趟往返航班，和5趟往返航班。…
越南越捷航空提供额外机票福利
越南越捷航空，是一家低成本航空公司。最近，制定了新的机票价格种类。提供一系列旅行福利。
预定最新“SkyBoss”票种的旅客，可以享受提前登机、20千克免费行李、优先座位选择、机场休息室、机上餐饮以及免费改签等优惠待遇。
同时，越捷航空也和Visa卡以及越南高尔夫协会签订了协议，为选择了SkyBoss的乘客提供便捷服务，越捷航空还宣称要将机票利润的一部分捐献给慈善机构。…
Changi consortium wins Vladivostok Airport bid
A consortium including Singapore's Changi Airports International has been selected to operate Vladivostok International Airport, in Russia's Far East.
Changi, along with the Russian…
Changi overcomes “challenging year” to set new traffic record
Singapore's Changi Airport handled a record number of passengers in 2014.
Releasing its full-year traffic results today, Changi Airport Group (CAG) revealed that the airport recorded…
Airlines agree to boost Vietnam-India links
Two relatively new airlines have signed an agreement intended to boost air traffic between Vietnam and India.
Ho Chi Minh City-based low-cost carrier VietJet Air, which commenced…
VieJet connects HCMC and Taipei
VietJet will launch flights between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Taipei this winter.
Commencing 14 December, VietJet will operate five round trips with a flight capacity of 1,800 seats…
Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights
MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched its first flights to Singapore this week.
The carrier commenced a new twice weekly service from Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar to Singapore's Changi…
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific embarks on expansion
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations with the addition of new aircraft and the launch of a new international route.…
Airbus boosts A320 capacity
Airbus is increasing the seating capacity of its A320 aircraft.
As part of the development of the new A320neo series, the European planemaker said it would offer nine extra seats in…
Airbus unveils first ever A320neo
The first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft has emerged from the planemaker's assembly line in France.
The new single-aisle jet will now commence test flights in September, ahead of its…
Vietnamese airlines add New Year flights
Vietnam's airlines have unveiled plans to offer multiple extra flights over the Lunar New Year, or Tet, holiday period.
From 15-30 January 2014, low-cost carrier VietJet Air will add…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
海外廉价航空相继进入泰国市场淘金
据海外媒体报道，多家海外廉航公司相继进入泰国市场淘金。今年12月，印度尼西亚狮航将开通曼谷—雅加达航线。明年，越南VietJet航空也将进入泰国市场。业内人士分析称，海外廉航的进入，会对当地廉航泰国亚洲航空和泰鸟航空的经营造成不小的压力，海外廉航与泰国廉航之间的竞争将更加激烈。…
Koh Phangan flights to start next year
Flights to the Thai resort island of Koh Phangan will commence next year, the head of the airline operating the route has revealed.
Speaking to the Bangkok Post, Kan Air’s founder…
Vietnam Airlines to choose investor
The national carrier of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, is to choose a strategic investor ahead of its impending IPO next year.
The company said that it was moving the process forward as…
Airlines blur boundaries between full-service and low-cost
Low-cost and full-service airlines in the Asia Pacific region are diversifying their business models and could eventually “meet in the middle”, according to a senior industry…
Asian aviation briefs
VietJet adds Vinh flights
VietJet Air has commenced flight to Vinh, in north-central Vietnam. The new direct route from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) will be operated daily using VietJet's…
AirAsia opens Jakarta HQ
AirAsia has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Jakarta.
Named AirAsia ASEAN due its location in Jakarta - the home of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI sacks Piyasvasti
Thai Airways International (THAI) has fired its President, Piyasvasti Amranand. Thailand’s former Energy Minister, Piyasvasti has led the national carrier since…
Aviation Briefs
China Southern cuts Philippine services
China Southern Airlines has announced that it is cutting flights to the Philippines amid tensions in the South China Sea.
Xinhua reported that the…
AirAsia’s Vietnam deal off
AirAsia has said that its plan to launch a low-cost carrier in Vietnam has been called off. The deal, which would have involved a tie-up with local carrier VietJet Aviation, failed to…
AirAsia turns a profit in 2009
- Net Profit: RM549 million- Core Operating Profit: 447 million- Passenger Growth: 21%- Expanding Network: Launched 12 new routesLOW COST TERMINAL SEPANG, 25 February 2009 -…
AirAsia forms new LCC in Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 FEBRUARY 2010 - AirAsia is proud to announce its acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietjet Air) to establish a…
Indochina Airlines set for debut
New privately owned Vietnamese carrier, Indochina Airlines, will launch operations today, Thanh Nien News has reported. The airline will serve the Ho Chi Minh City…
Vietnam’s first private airline to take off
Indochina Airlines will become Vietnam's first completely non-state-owned airline when it starts flying on domestic routes next month, Thanh Nien News has reported. Effective 25…
Mekong Aviation applies for license
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) is considering an application for Mekong Aviation Company to become Vietnam's third private airline operator, Thanh Nien News has…
Mekong Air set to for take off?
Vietnamese company Mekong Aviation has submitted an application to the country's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAV) to launch its proposed passenger carrier, Mekong Air. The Vietnam…
Vietnam’s 2nd private airline
Vietnam's second private airline may soon be taking to the skies. According to VietNamNet Bridge, the Ministry of Transport was expected to license Air Speed Up soon, making it…
