National carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to replace its fleet of ATR aircraft with new-generation regional jet aircraft containing about 100 seats in order to improve the efficiency of operation and service quality on short routes. This plan is part of the carrier’s policy besides upgrading the fleet of Airbus A321 aircrafts and enlarging the fleet of Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 wide-bodied aircraft, said Vietnam Airlines. In comparison with the Airbus A321, the jet aircraft will have fewer seats but be really suitable with domestic routes and small airports such as Dien Bien, Con Dao and Rach Gia. With flying distance from over 2,000km to nearly 6,000km, this type of jet aircraft is expected to possess high mobility in operation. Vietnam Airlines said it was researching the operation efficiency of small jet aircraft including E190-E2 and E175-E2 of Embraer, Bombadier’s CRJ900/1000, Airbus and Bombardier joint venture’s A220, Mitsubishi’s MRJ70/90 and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines to use new-generation regional jet aircraft
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Vietnam Airlines rolls out in-town check-in
It is provided by Vietnam Airport Ground Services (VIAGS), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, between 12 hours and two hours before a flight. At the check-in counters, passengers can complete all check-in formalities, with the only thing left to do for them would be to get to the airport and pass through the security check. Vietnam Airlines can make use of in-town check-in for domestic flights leaving Hanoi from October 12 and Danang from November 1. In-town check-in is available in many destinations around world including Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, mainland China, and Malaysia in Asia. Vietnam Airline is the only airline in Vietnam to offer this service. Other options currently available in Vietnam such as online check-in and self check-in kiosks still require passengers to go to the counter to drop off their baggage. To reduce congestion at major airports, many countries in the world have built in-town check-in counters in train stations or areas with a concentration … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines rolls out in-town check-in
Vietnam Airlines launches in-town cargo check-in
With the aim of constantly improving the quality and convenience of airfreight services, Vietnam Airlines has officially launched an in-town check-in service. Convenient service initially available on domestic flights out of Hanoi and Da Nang. The services is provided by Vietnam Airport Ground Services (VIAGS - a member of Vietnam Airlines) and the launch makes the national flag carrier the first and only airline in the country to offer safe and convenient in-town check-in services that stay abreast of global trends. The in-town check-in service will assist passengers in carrying out flight procedures, selecting seating, checking cargo, and obtaining a boarding pass in the center of major cities like Hanoi (from October 12) and Da Nang (from the beginning of November). The service applies to Vietnam Airlines’ domestic flights departing from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi or Da Nang International Airport and are available every day. including holidays. Passengers … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines launches in-town cargo check-in
Vietnam Airlines organizes drawing competition for Hanoi students
Vietnam Airlines organizes drawing competition for Hanoi studentsBy Le Anh Some of the most excellent paintings of last year’s competition - PHOTO: COURTESY OF VIETNAM AIRLINES HCMC - Vietnam Airlines, in partnership with the Department of Education and Training of Hanoi, is organizing a drawing competition with the theme “Journey of Love”, attracting more than 700 primary students in the capital city. Nguyen Van Thinh, director of the national flag carrier’s North branch, said the competition is an annual event as part of Vietnam Airlines’ series of community activities, aiming to nurture the soul and talent of Vietnamese children. The award ceremony and an exhibition showcasing the best paintings are slated for late November. The exhibition is expected to bring emotional moments to the viewers through the children’s creative paintings that reflect the love between people, the care for environment, and kind acts in daily life. Grading will … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines organizes drawing competition for Hanoi students
Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific among world’s safest carriers
Vietnam Airlines Corporation said on October 15 that the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the budget carrier Jetstar Pacific were awarded the highest seven-star safety ranking from the world’s safety and product rating agency AirlineRatings.com. The safety rating is conducted based on standards recognised by countries worldwide like safety management system with eight audit parameters of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, among others. The Vietnamese carriers, together with Singapore Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines and Emirates, also satisfied the AirlineRatings’ criteria on fatality free record for the past ten years. Last year, Vietnam Airlines transported nearly 22 million passengers on 140,000 safe flights. Jetstar Pacific is the first low-cost carrier of Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines and Qantas Airlines are its main shareholders./. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific among world’s safest carriers