Indian private carrier Jet Airways joined Vietnam's aviation market this month by offering daily flights between New Delhi and Mumbai and Ho Chi Minh City. Jet Airways Naresh Goyal said at the route launching ceremony in HCMC Wednesday said the new flights to Vietnam's commercial hub were driven by the increasing commercial and religious activities between the two countries, Thoi bao Kinh te Saigon Online reported. Goyal said Vietnamese export to India increased by 46 percent between 2008 and 2012. Meanwhile, more Buddhist pilgrims have been coming from Vietnam to India and the surrounding area, he said. The new route is enabled by a codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Vietnam Airlines through the international gateways of Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong. Jet Airways thus is allowed to place its marketing code on Vietnam Airlines' flights from Bangkok and Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. In turn, Vietnam Airlines can place its marketing code on Jet Airways' services … [Read more...] about Jet Airways offers service between India and Ho Chi Minh City
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Thai AirAsia to open Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh route
CPV: Thai AirAsia, Thailand's leading low fare airline, is expanding its network of destinations in Indochina by naming Ho Chi Minh City as its newest international destination. The airline will start flying the Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh route twice weekly starting April 4 this year. Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh flights will serve the airline's guests every Monday and Friday. The flight from Bangkok leaves at 3:55 p.m. and arrives in Ho Chi Minh at 5:25 p.m. The flight from Ho Chi Minh leaves at 5:55 p.m. and arrives in Bangkok at 7:25 p.m. Flight time is one hour and 30 minutes. Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said: "Thai AirAsia sees the growth of tourism in both Thailand and Vietnam. Given both cities' rich histories and cultures, we foresee a very strong positive response to the opening of the Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City route. We believe that our low fares will enable more of our valued guests to experience the variety of sights and flavors both cities offer". Thai AirAsia is … [Read more...] about Thai AirAsia to open Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh route
UAE luxury carrier to fly to Ho Chi Minh City
UAE carrier Etihad Airways, famous for its luxurious services, will start flying next year between Ho Chi Minh City and Abu Dhabi. Dan Tri reported. Etihad is known for its giant aircraft and plush seats that cost US$14,000-16,000 each besides other features. James Hogan, its chief executive officer, said the new route would promote trade as well as tourism between the two countries. Vietnam is a destination for relaxation and trade opportunities, and the route would bring a lot of customers to the country, he said. The carrier chose HCMC since it shares many similarities with Abu Dhabi, being an open and dynamic city with a diverse culture, he said. Amid the economic difficulties, he expects no profit from the route for the first three years, he admitted. The first two daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Ho Chi Minh City are scheduled for October 1, and Airbus aircraft will be deployed. It will be the airline's sixth destination in Southeast Asia after Bangkok, Jakarta, … [Read more...] about UAE luxury carrier to fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Kazakhstan airline adds route to Ho Chi Minh City
Air Astana, a carrier based in Kazakhstan, will begin service between its country and Ho Chi Minh City in early 2013, according to a representative at the municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The representative did not specify a city of origin in Kazakhstan, where the capital is Astana. The airline, which has been collaborating with the city’s tourism department, will offer three flights a week, with a layover in Bangkok. Kazakhstan, a transcontinental country and the largest in Central Asia, borders Russia, China, and Uzbekistan. In related news, Kenya Airways recently launched a route to Vietnam, making it the second African airline to connect the continent to this country. Kenya Airways said it has assigned the Vacation Travel and Tay Ho Tourism Co tour organizers as its representatives in HCMC and Hanoi. Meanwhile, two regional airlines are rolling out summer promotions with flights to and from Vietnam. Budget airline Vietjet Air and flag-carrier … [Read more...] about Kazakhstan airline adds route to Ho Chi Minh City
Garuda Indonesia to fly Ho Chi Minh City
Garuda Indonesia Airlines announced that they were considering the opening of direct flights from Jakarta to Ho Chi Minh City. At present passengers between the two countries have to transit at Changri Airport of Singapore. The airlines’ General Director in Aisa, Iswandi Said, said that they had ordered more Boeing B737-800s and the first one would be delivered mid year. With more aircraft, the airlines project that Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City can become a direct link. At present, Garuda Indonesia flies Boeing B737-500s from Jakarta to Ho Chi Minh City, via Singapore. Each week, there are about 70 flights of Vietnam Airlines, Gruda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, Tiger Airways and Lion Air operating between Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore. Source: TBKTSG Translated by Hoang Anh … [Read more...] about Garuda Indonesia to fly Ho Chi Minh City