Hot “Gangnam Style” dance on VietjetAir’s inaugural flight to Bangkok

On the first day of Lunar New Year (Feb 10, 2013), VietjetAir maiden flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok brought surprises and interests to passengers thanks to cabin crew’s famous “horse jumping” dance.

“Sexy”, “exciting “, etc. are good words from passengers when stewardesses appeared with effervescent welcoming performance in Gangnam style dancing.

The atmosphere was even heated before passengers got onboard when as they were welcomed by beautiful, friendly flight attendants in Thai traditional costume with bustling and joyful spring music.

Traditionally, Vietnamese want to choose good date and direction to make a start on the first day of the Lunar New Year in a hope for a prosperous and successful year ahead

The launching flight was full and all passengers were excited for the international exodus flight and with full of best wishes.

Passengers were welcomed by lovely and friendly cabin crew at the boarding gate at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

In the joyful atmosphere, VietjetAir’s stewardesses gave passengers lucky money for the new year. All passengers also proposed a toast for new year, congratulated VietjetAir for launching the first international flight. International “new-year” songs continued to sound during the flight, showing integration and connection between Vietnamese, Thailand and friends on over the world.

Nguyen Minh Ha, passenger on the launching flight, said: “Being a loyal passenger of VietjetAir, when I knew the airline was going to open international route connecting HCMC and Bangkok on the first day of the new year, I quickly booked tickets for my whole family. Nothing is as good as being able to travel internationally with the airline that uses Vietnamese with international service standards and affordable cost. VietjetAir’s flights are always happy with full of interesting things. I hope that the start with VietjetAir will bring my family good luck this year.”

Upon arrival at Bangkok, the first passengers and some of VietjetAir’s executives were warmly welcomed by representatives from Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Airport of Thailand and Bangkok Air Fueling Services. All passengers were all presented with Thai souvenirs by TAT and VietjetAir’s representatives in Thailand.

The daily flights, operated by the airline’s newly-acquired Airbus 320, will depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 11:45am and return from Suvarnabhumi Airport at 1:30pm.