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…
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.   
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.
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.
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.  
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.
Low-cost carrier launches Da Lat - Bangkok route
On December 18th, Vietjet Air officially inaugurated an air route connecting Da Lat (Viet Nam) with Bangkok (Thailand) with four flights a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Vietjet links Ho Chi Minh City to Thailand’s Phuket, Chiang Mai
Viet Nam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet Air on December 15 held a jubilant ceremony to celebrate the debut of its two routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand’s tourist destinations of Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Vietnam Airlines increases flights during Tet 2018
The Viet Nam National Flag Carrier Vietnam Airlines on December 14th announced it plans on adding flights over the upcoming 2018 Tet holiday.
Vietjet inaugurates Nha Trang-Seoul route
Low-cost carrier Vietjet inaugurated its Nha Trang-Seoul service, connecting the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa and the Republic of Korea's capital city, on the afternoon of December 6 at Cam Ranh International Airport, Khanh Hoa.
Vietjet offers promotional tickets on routes to Thailand
Low cost carrier Vietjet Air is offering 15,000 tickets priced only from VND0 within the golden hours from 12pm to 2pm during November 30 and December 2 on website www.vietjetair.com, to welcome the opening of its new routes to Thailand.
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