At the ceremony (Photo: Vietjetair.com) Hanoi (VNA) - Thai Vietjet, an affiliate of Vietnamese new-age carrier Vietjet Air, has successfully commenced the maiden flight from Bangkok to Singapore, with a welcome ceremony at Singapore Changi International Airport. The maiden flight VZ620 from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport safely landed at Changi International Airport with the warm welcome from Thai Ambassador to Singapore Chutintorn Gongsakdi; representative leaders of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for Singapore and the Philippines, Changi Airport Group; and Executive Vice President of Thai Vietjet Luong Truong An. On the inaugural flight, the first group of passengers to Singapore were welcomed with the signature in-flight performance ‘Fly for Love’ from Thai Vietjet cabin crew, and received a special souvenir from the airline. “We are excited to welcome Thai Vietjet Air to the Changi family, joining its sister airline Vietjet Air. Passengers on the new services will … [Read more...] about Thai Vietjet launches Bangkok – Singapore route
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Amid a faltering recovery, aviation authority calls on further support for airlines
Lao women's football teams arrive at Nội Bài International Airport on May 6 for the SEA Games. VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức HÀ NỘI — As the international flight market needs more time to recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam (CAAV) has called for more Government support for airlines operating in the country. According to the CAAV, since frequency restrictions were lifted for domestic flights, Vietnamese airlines have re-operated nearly 60 domestic routes with about 700-800 flights daily. After the country resumed international flights in the middle of February this year, flight routes from Việt Nam to more than 20 countries and territories were reopened including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China), Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Qatar, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Germany, UK, Russia, Australia, and United States. Its aviation markets are … [Read more...] about Amid a faltering recovery, aviation authority calls on further support for airlines