When 2007 comes to a close, Vietnam Airlines will have surely have clocked in another rosy year. In the first nine months, its 47,297 domestic and international flights have carried over 5.8 million passengers, achieving 76 per cent of the year's target, and over 82,000 tonnes of cargo (an increase of 5.6 percent year-on-year). Not only did its pretax profits surge to US$18.8 million - nearly matching the whole profit of US$19 million for the full year, last year, but its on-time performance … [Read more...] about Surging Viet economy buoys flag carrier
Vietjet
Vietjet
Vietnam's first privately owned airline, Vietjet has been licensed by the government and the new carrier says it will start operating domestic routes between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang next year. Eventually it may offer flights to Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. … [Read more...] about Vietjet
VIETNAM: First privately-owned airline for Vietnam
The Vietnamese government has licensed the country's first privately owned airline, Vietjet. The new carrier says initially it will operate domestic routes between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang next year and is aiming to eventually offer flights to Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. It joins the country's three state-owned airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and Vasco. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM: First privately-owned airline for Vietnam