Vietjetair News
Vietjet to launch flights to Brisbane, Australia, in 2019
Vietjet is set to make Brisbane its first Australian long-haul destination following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the airline and Brisbane Airport Corporation in Queensland, Australia.
Vietjet to connect Ho Chi Minh City-New Delhi later this year
Vietjet has announced it will launch the first direct flights form Vietnam to India. The move was announced at the recent Vietnam–India Business Forum, with the first flights expected to depart in the third quarter of this year.
Vietjet welcomes first A321neo to south-east Asia
Vietjet has become the first airline in south-east Asia to take delivery of an A321neo (new engine option). The first plane arrived at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport from Hamburg, Germany, earlier.
Vietjet signs codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways
Vietjet has announced its interline partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways, an agreement which will allow Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan served directly by Vietjet.
Qatar Airways signs codeshare deal with Vietjet Air
Qatar Airways has signed an interline partnership with Vietnam-based Vietjet Air, an agreement which will allow the Qatari carrier’s passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam using a single reservation across both airlines’ networks.
Vietjet boosts frequency on Hanoi-Incheon route
In a bid to meet the rising travel demand, Vietjet is increasing its operation frequency for the Hanoi-Incheon route to 14 return flights per week.
Vietjet signs $4.6bn deal with CFM International
Vietjet has signed an agreement with CFM International – a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines. Witnessed by Vietnam prime minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc and US secretary of commerce, Wilbur Ross, the deals include a 12-year maintenance support contract for Vietjet’s 215 LEAP-1B engines, worth US$3.6 billion.
Vietjet announces new international route from Da Nang to Seoul
In celebration of the inauguration of Da Nang International Airport’s T2, Vietjet has announced a new route from Danang to Seoul, capital of South Korea.
Vietjet launches new Singapore–Hanoi route
Vietjet has welcomed the inaugural Singapore–Hanoi route with a special flash-mob performance at the heart of Changi airport. The new route is expected to meet the increasing travel demand of individuals, travellers and businessmen, and at the same time boost trade and integration in the region.
Vietjet launches Hanoi-Siem Reap flights in Cambodia
Vietjet has launched its latest international route, connecting Hanoi and Siem Reap, Cambodia. The new route operates on a daily basis departing from Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi at 16:55 and arrives at Siem Reap International Airport at 18:40.
Vietjet secures full IATA membership
Vietjet has received full membership from the International Air Transportation Association, affirming the new-age carrier’s role and position in the aviation community, both in Vietnam and overseas.
Vietjet records $105m profit for financial 2016
Vietjet has reported positive growth in 2016, with revenue of US$1.21 and profit of US$105 million. The airline achieved a load factor of 88.9 per cent, transporting more than 14 million passengers.