Lao Cai proposes new airport
Lao Cai proposes new airport   (Jul 13, 2018)
The People’s Committee of the northern mountain province of Lao Cai has proposed the Ministry of Transport construct an airport in Sa Pa with total capital investment of nearly VND5.8 trillion (US$252 million).
Vietnam Airlines allows payment by QR code
Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will start to allow customers to buy tickets using QR code through the National Payment Corporation of Viet Nam (NAPAS) and VNPay.  
Van Don International Airport serves first flight
The first calibration flight landed safely at Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh, the first privately funded airport in Vietnam, at 10am on July 11,…
Thua Thien-Hue: Phu Bai int’l airport to have new passenger terminal
The Airports Corporation of Viet Nam (ACV) will source about 1.7 trillion VND (74.1 million USD) from its development capital to build the T2 passenger terminal at Phu Bai international airport in the central coastal province of Thua Thien-Hue.  
Vietjet Air starts int’l flight services at Cam Ranh airport’s T2 terminal
Vietjet Air announced on July 3 that it has officially begun services related to international flights to and from the Cam Ranh International Airport, in the central province of Khanh Hoa, at the airport’s international passenger terminal (T2).  
Vietnam Airlines announces Branded Fares Matrix for passengers
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced its Branded Fares Matrix (BFM) for passengers on July 2, which made a comprehensive introduction of the interests of customers.
Air Asia launches Ha Noi-Penang direct air route
Low-cost airline Air Asia has launched a new direct route from Ha Noi to Penang, Malaysia, reducing travel time between the two destinations to three hours and eliminating the wait for a connecting flight in Kuala Lumpur.  
Vietjet to offer promotional tickets from zero Vietnamese dong
The low-cost carrier Vietjet will continue this year’s promotional programme “Free up your summer with Vietjet” during 3 golden days on July 4, 5, 6, with 700,000 super promotional tickets priced from only VND0, as part of the activities to welcome the new Ha Noi – Osaka (Japan) route.  
Air New Zealand to continue direct air route to Viet Nam
Air New Zealand announced on June 28 that it will continue to operate its direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland, following strong customer demands.  
New terminal inaugurated at Cam Ranh Int’l Airport
Cam Ranh International Airport in the central province of Khanh Hoa on June 30 officially opened a new terminal for international services (first phase) which has a total investment of over 3.7 trillion VND (164 million USD).  
Vietjet opens Nha Trang – Da Nang route
The budget carrier Vietjet has announced the launch of a new domestic air route connecting Nha Trang and Da Nang from September 21.
Vietjet Air marks first flight on Ha Noi – Taichung route
The budget carrier Vietjet Air’s first flight from Ha Noi to Taichung (Taiwan) departed the Noi Bai International Airport on June 22.  
Binh Thuan: Speedboat service to Phu Quy island begins operation
The first commercial speedboat service to Phu Quy island set sail from the Phan Thiet sea port in the south central province of Binh Thuan on July 21.  
Vietjet offers 1 million discount tickets on international routes
To welcome their two new air routes of Ha Noi-Osaka and Nha Trang-Siem Reap, budget carrier Vietjet Air will offer 1 million tickets for selected international flights at prices starting from just 0VND during three golden days on June 20, 21 and 22 on their website at www.vietjetair.com.  
Double-decker city tour gains tourists’ favour
After half a month of operation, Ha Noi’s first “Hop on – Hop off” buses have seen a growing number of passengers.
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