Vietnam’s rapidly expanding low cost carrier, Vietjet has announced the opening of a new international route linking Hong Kong with Ho Chi Minh City. The route will commence operations on 9 December. The new route is Vietjet’s first frequent service to Hong Kong, which increases Vietjet’s total frequent routes between Vietnam and China to nine. The airline currently boasts a total of 53 routes, 18 of which are international. Speaking at the ceremony today, Vietjet president & … [Read more...] about VietJet announces Hong Kong-Ho Chi Minh City service
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VietJet CEO makes Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, president & CEO of Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has been named in Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. The list was determined by analysing the world’s most successful women and includes business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists and philanthropists. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is Vietnam’s first woman to be featured in the list and was placed number 62 overall. The list also includes the likes of Angela Merkel, Hilary Clinton and Janet … [Read more...] about VietJet CEO makes Forbes’ 100 most powerful women list
Vietjet launches latest int’l route to Kuala Lumpur
The rapidly expanding low cost carrier, Vietjet, today launched its newest daily international route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. Vietjet currently operates 50 domestic and international routes. Currently, the airline boasts a fleet of 36 aircraft, including A320s and A321s and operates 250 flights each day. It has already opened 50 routes in Vietnam and across the region to international destinations such as Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China and … [Read more...] about Vietjet launches latest int’l route to Kuala Lumpur
Vietjet orders 30 additional A321s
Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 more A321s (nine A321ceo and 21 A321neo). Vietjet first took to the skies at the end of 2011 and now operates a fleet of 29 A320 Family aircraft including three A321s, on a network covering Vietnam and a growing number of destinations across Asia. Following today’s announcement the airline has placed firm orders with Airbus for a total of 99 A320 Family aircraft. … [Read more...] about Vietjet orders 30 additional A321s
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
Vietjet awarded IOSA certification
Vietjet has received the certificate of IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) from the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), putting it in the top 16 per cent of the world’s airlines which have achieved that standard. Vietjet also received an Acknowledgement Certificate from Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung for its continuous contributions to the development of Vietnam’s economy and society in recent years. The carrier noted these are major accomplishments and a “hugely … [Read more...] about Vietjet awarded IOSA certification
