VietjetAir’s southern hub and Hai Phong connection takes off

VietjetAir today officially launched the airline’s latest route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Hai Phong, the country’s northeastern port city.  Attending a ceremony for the debut flight at Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong, Transport Minister Dinh La Thang, said: “VietjetAir launching this route is highly appreciated as it will help facilitate transport between the country’s largest economic hub and Hai Phong, contributing to the development of the economy and tourism in this northern city. The event is even more meaningful as it pioneers Hai Phong’s activities for the Year of National tourism.”

 Transport Minister Dinh La Thang, delivered welcome speech at the route launching ceremony at Cat Bi Airport 

VietjetAir Chairperson Nguyen Thanh Ha presented flower to the Minister

The ceremony was also attended by distinguished guests from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV), Northern Airport authorities and Hai Phong People’s Committee.

Minister Dinh La Thang, leaders of CAAV, local authorities and VietjetAir cut ribbon for the route launching

Initially, the route will operate one round trip a day flying with Airbus A320. The flight from Ho Chi Minh City will take off at 9.50am and land in Hai Phong two hours later. The return flight will set off at 12.30am.

As a new generation airline, VietjetAir also marked its presence in Hai Phong with flash-bob dance on the aircraft. The dance was recognized by Vietnam Guiness Records as the first flash-mob dance aboard in Vietnam.

Mr. Thang Van Phuc, Chairperson of Vietnam Guiness Records granted Vietnam Guiness recognition to Mr. Luu Duc Khanh, Managing Director of VietjetAir

Also on the same day, another flash-mob dance was performed at Hai Phong’s City Hall. The performance attracted up to 500 participants.

Pritam Singh, Deputy General Director of VietJetAir, said: “We are doing our best to connect the whole country Vietnam and help connect Vietnam with the world. This is to benefit travelers in Vietnam and visitors from abroad. VietjetAir now is strongly backed by the world’s leading service providers, including Airbus, Cybersource and SIAEC. We provide a highly secure online payment system, top quality maintenance and inventory and our flights are staffed with friendly and enthusiastic flight attendants and feature maximum safety measures. This all adds up to impressive service quality at low costs.”

The airline will also launch the following new routes before the end of 2012: Ho Chi Minh City - Hue on November 22; Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh on November 15; Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc on December 20; Hanoi - Dalat December 7. The move will increase VietJetAir’s total number of domestic routes in operation to 9 by the end of 2012.

VietjetAir.com