The latest quarterly statistics report from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reveals that low-cost carrier Thai Vietjet has topped other airlines in terms of domestic cargo carried. The airline, an associate company of Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air, gained 42.2 percent of the market share in domestic air freight in the third quarter of this year. It also saw over a quarter or 25.6 percent of passenger share in Q3. Thai Vietjet earned the top spot for both passenger and … [Read more...] about Vietjet leads Thailand’s domestic air cargo market
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Vietjet eyes expansion in cargo business for 2021
Vietjet is set to introduce several new cargo services this year as Vietnam’s largest budget airline solidifies its global position in cargo transportation. The cargo division’s standing VP Tran Quang Hoa said the carrier would closely follow the development of the logistics market to meet the demand. “These services will be developed based on our existing products in 2020 which have optimized our fleet and operation and raked in quite a considerable amount of revenue for Vietjet in the … [Read more...] about Vietjet eyes expansion in cargo business for 2021
Vietnam to restart Asian flights as it opens for business travel
Vietnam plans to restart international commercial flights to and from six Asian cities from mid-September, state media reported on 3 September. Flights to Guangzhou, Seoul, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Taipei and Tokyo were proposed by the civil aviation authority. Vietnam has not yet reopened to tourists, but some restrictions on foreign business travellers have been lifted, with two-week quarantine mandatory, according to health ministry requirements, unless the visit is under 14 … [Read more...] about Vietnam to restart Asian flights as it opens for business travel
JAL and Vietjet launch comprehensive partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Vietjet reached a formal partnership agreement with the aim of improving customer convenience and the quality of operations and services while enhancing the corporate value of both companies. The two airlines have held a series of discussions on expanding their networks in response to the travel needs of people in neighboring Asian countries next to Vietnam, in addition to meeting growing demand for air travel between Japan and destinations in Vietnam. In … [Read more...] about JAL and Vietjet launch comprehensive partnership
Low-cost carriers fly high
The number of low-cost carriers expanding cargo operations in the industry has risen over the years. Air cargo is a significant piece of pie for these carriers, who find a new source of revenue by taking advantage of available capacity on their carriers. With a generally lower fuel surcharge, these carriers offer to carry cargo at lower rates, milking as much profits off flights- an attractive option for cost-conscious shippers. Despite being newcomers in an age old industry, these low-cost … [Read more...] about Low-cost carriers fly high
VietJet Air launches Myanmar service
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier touched down at Yangon International Airport for the first time this week, marking the start of a new direct service from Ho Chi Minh City. The new service will now depart from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport five times a week using Airbus 320 aircraft. VietJet has expanded rapidly since launching in late 2011. Adopting a model similar to its one-time intended partner, AirAsia, the low-cost carrier has developed a large domestic Vietnamese … [Read more...] about VietJet Air launches Myanmar service
