VietjetAir adds central city of Hue to expanding network

(Ho Chi Minh City, 22 November 2012) – Vietnam's leading low-cost carrier VietjetAir today launched a new route today linking Ho Chi Minh City with the former imperial city of Hue. As the fastest growing airline in the country, VietjetAir now boasts seven domestic routes on a rapidly expanding network.

Leaders of local authority, Airport and VietjetAir cut ribbons in celebration for the new route

VietjetAir’s representative presented health insurance cards to representative of Thua Thien Hue province’s Association of underprivileged residents

The Ho Chi Minh City – Hue route will operate one round trip a day with an Airbus A320. The one hour and 20 minute flight will depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 7:40am and return at 9:40pm.  

Passengers happily received VietJetAir’s corporate gifts on the launching flight

Caption Vincent Manalo surprised passengers with his friendly greetings in Vietnamese on the launching flight

Leaders of local authority, Airport and VietjetAir welcomed first passengers on the launching flight at Phu Bai International Airport

Pritam Singh, Deputy Director of VietJetAir, said: "We are delighted to connect Vietnam's largest city with one of the most attractive tourism destinations in the country. This is further testament to our firm commitment to aiding the development of tourism and trade in Vietnam."  

"With such an incredible heritage and history, and so much natural beauty, Hue is one of the most precious and fascinating destinations in Southeast Asia—we are certain both domestic and foreign tourists will take advantage of our high quality and highly affordable flights to visit Hue and surrounding localities. The route will also further facilitate business ties between the two hubs, but whether they're flying for business or leisure, our passengers will certainly enjoy the flight with our famously fun and friendly stewards."

VietjetAir will expand further before the end of the year with routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc and Hanoi to Dalat added to the network. The airline's first international flight will be launched early next year.

The airline's expansion has been strongly backed by world's leading service providers, including Airbus, Cybersource and SIAEC. The carrier provides a highly secure online payment system, top quality maintenance and inventory services, and its flights are staffed with friendly and enthusiastic flight attendants and feature maximum safety measures. Check out www.vietjetair.com for details of the latest promotions.

More photos of the HCMC – Hue route’s launching event

Happy VietJetAir’s pilot at the cockpit

Nguyen Thanh Ha, chairperson of VietJetAir’s Management Board, delivered welcome speech at Phu Bai International Airport

Nguyen Van Cao, chairperson of Thua Thien Hue province’s People Committee congratulated VietjetAir on its new route

Truong Huy Hoang, chief representative of Central Airports Authority in Thua Thien Hue province

…and Do Chi Thanh, director of Phu Bai International Airport, also wished VietjetAir every success on its new route

Nguyen Thanh Ha, chairperson of VietJetAir’s Management Board presented thank-you gifts to the leader of local authority

The flight crew was thanked after the launching flight