Direct flight launched between Chongqing (China) and Ha Noi
China-based Chongqing Airlines on January 16 launched a direct service connecting Chongqing, a major city in southwest China, and Ha Noi.  
Vietnam Airlines debuts premium economy seats for Japanese routes
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has introduced its premium economy class for routes connecting Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo of Japan.
Vietnam Airlines fights for direct US route
National carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to launch the first direct route between Viet Nam and the United States (US) this year, with the destination being either San Francisco or Los…
Temple of Literature launches audio guide service for tourists
The Temple of Literature, a popular tourist attraction in Ha Noi, launched an audio guide service for visitors on January 11.
Vietjet offers a million tickets with shocking prices in the spring
From January 10 to January 12, budget carrier Vietjet offers 1 million super promo tickets priced from only 0 VND to passengers on website www.vietjetair.com within the golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00.   
Quang Binh opens tours to world's 4th largest Pygmy Cave
Tours to Ho (Tiger), Over and Pygmy Caves in the central province of Quang Binh have been launched by Jungle Boss, a local tour operator.
Viet Nam Railway to pilot free meal service
The Viet Nam Railway Corporation (VNR) will begin a pilot service offering free meals to passengers to mark the addition of six new trains on the North-South line on January 10.
Hoi An - City of Lanterns   (Jan 08, 2018)
Hoi An - City of Lanterns
Hoi An is a city in Viet Nam about 30km to the south of Da Nang. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a typical trading port in the Southeast Asia from the 15th to the 19th century. Indeed, thanks to its favorable location, Chinese and Japanese's settlement, Hoi An became a busy trading port. Moreover,…
VietJet receives first A321neo aircraft
The low-cost carrier Vietjet has become the first airline in Southeast Asia to receive the delivery of an A321neo (new engine option).  
Airlines to provide 3,000 extra flights for Tet
The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam has directed airlines to provide extra flights during the New Year and Lunar New Year (Tet) to cope with the forecast 20% rise in passenger numbers compared to last year.
Walking street in Phu Quoc District launched
The first walking street in Phu Quoc Island District was opened on December 24.
94 millionth air passenger welcomed in Ha Noi
A ceremony took place in Noi Bai international airport in Ha Noi on December 27 to welcome the 94 millionth passenger aboard the 800,000th flight operated by the Viet Nam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) this year.  
Free wine for visitors at Da Lat Flower Festival
More than 700 litres of free wine were served at the 7th Da Lat Flower Festival in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 24.
Jeju Air to open route to Da Nang in early 2018
The Republic of Korea’s Jeju Air announced it would open some new routes to several Southeast Asian destinations, including Viet Nam’s central city of Da Nang, between December 2017 and February 2018.   
Lanmei Airlines launches new flights
The Phnom Penh–headquartered Lanmei Airlines will begin direct flights between Phnom Penh and Ha Noi and Siem Reap and HCM City on December 20.
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