Vietjet officially kick-started its self-handled ground operations at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on 4 September, becoming the first ever private carrier to set up its own ground handling arm in Vietnam. The move aims to improve the airline’s service quality, independence and the flexibility to adjust its own flight schedule to meet seasonal flight operations, especially during peak season, the company said in a press release. “The launch of Vietjet ground services in Hanoi today … [Read more...] about Vietjet pilots own ground handling operations amidst the pandemic
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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
Vietjet posts US$48 million loss in Q2 with revenue down 54 percent
Hanoi-based low-cost carrier Vietjet posted VND1,122 billion (around US$48 million) in operating losses for the second quarter, as air transport revenue slumped 54% YoY to VND1,970 billion (around US$84.5 million), a press release confirmed. Vietjet said it has resumed all domestic flights when Vietnam opened up with 300 daily flights in June. The airline also launched eight new routes to meet the demand, boosting its domestic flight network to 52 routes with a total of 14,000 flights … [Read more...] about Vietjet posts US$48 million loss in Q2 with revenue down 54 percent
Vietjet wins award for boosting its flight network and brand name
Vietjet won the “Vietnam Brand, Global Impact” award at the recently concluded PR Newswire Awards 2020, a press release stated. The awards event recognised Vietjet for expanding its flight network and Vietnamese brand name across the globe. In 2019, thirty-four new routes were launched, increasing the flight network to 139, including 44 domestic and 95 international routes, the company shared in an earlier statement. The airline also carried more than 25 million passengers, … [Read more...] about Vietjet wins award for boosting its flight network and brand name
Vietjet’s repatriation flights to pave way for international flights to resume
Under government advice, Vietjet worked with relevant Vietnamese agencies within the country and overseas to bring citizens home in response to requests and in line with the country’s quarantine measures, the company said in a press release. On July 18, Vietjet operated an international flight to bring 240 Vietnamese from the Philippines back home safely. The flight departed from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and arrived at Can Tho International Airport in Southern Vietnam for a … [Read more...] about Vietjet’s repatriation flights to pave way for international flights to resume
Vietjet Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting sheds light on positive 2019 performance, creating a strong basis for the airline’s post-pandemic recovery
On 27 June 2020, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company held its 2020 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting (AGM) to review its 2019 business results and audited financial statements, discussing the company’s plans for 2020. According to the Executive Board’s report from the AGM, 2019 continued to cement the airline’s growth and indicated sustainable development with positive business results. 2019 also marked an important milestone in the new-age carrier’s journey as the airline celebrated its … [Read more...] about Vietjet Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting sheds light on positive 2019 performance, creating a strong basis for the airline’s post-pandemic recovery