• VietJet to add flights on Bangkok – Ho Chi Minh route

    August 25, 2014

    TBN Online ——-

    Bangkok – VietJet has announced plans to increase the frequency of its international route linking Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, Thailand on September 12.

    Vietnam’s fastest growing carrier, VietJet will add an extra daily round trip to meet growing demand for low-cost air travel between the two hubs.
    With two round trips per day, the route will have a capacity of 5,040 seats per week offering VietJet’s passengers even more choices when planning their travel itinerary.

    The new schedule will now see VietJet flights depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City at 11.05am and 2.05pm. Coming in the other direction, flights will depart Bangkok every day at 1.50pm and 4.35pm. The flight duration is just 90 minutes.

    In accordance with the airline’s expansion plans, VietJet will welcome more brand new, Airbus jets to its fleet this September. The airline currently operates 27 domestic and international routes with a fleet of 15 Airbus aircraft.

    To fulfil the promise of its slogan “Enjoy Flying!” every VietJet aircraft features a comfy leather-covered seat so passengers can sit back, relax and order one of nine delicious hot meals, served by the airline’s famously fun and friendly flight attendants. An extensive snack menu is also available on every flight. Furthermore, passengers can purchase souvenirs from the in-flight VietJet boutique or select luxury goods from the duty free shop, now available on all international flights.

    VietJet – a dynamic, innovative airline – has quickly won passengers’ hearts to become the most favorite airline in Vietnam and in the region since 2011. VietJet  operates a new & lively fleet with comfortable leather seats of choice to reach 27 destinations locally and globally.

    VietJet currently operates more than 770 flights per week. In Vietnam, VietJet has successfully connected key economic regions such as: Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang. International flights include Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), Seoul, Busan (Korea).  VietJet is one of the fastest growing airlines worldwide and is quickly expanding international routes throughout Asia-Pacific.   – vietjetair.com

    August 2014

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