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…
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.
Vietjet offers 400,000 tickets from 0VND on int’l routes
Budget carrier Vietjet Air are offering 400,000 tickets for selected international flights at prices starting from just 0VND during their golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00 on June 6,7 and 8 on their website at www.vietjetair.com.
Can Tho-Bangkok direct air route launched
The World Transportation Services Joint Stock Company (WorldTrans) on June 6 launched a direct air route between Can Tho city (Viet Nam) and Bangkok (Thailand) at Can Tho International Airport.  
Vietnam Airlines, Sabre expand partnership
Vietnam Airlines and US-based Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider in the global travel industry, have signed an agreement to expand their cooperation.  
Vietnam Airlines adds 3,000 flights during summer
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will add 3,000 flights (equivalent to 530,000 seats) on domestic routes to meet the increasing number of travellers during summer holidays.  
Vietjet opens direct flight from Ha Noi to Osaka – Japan
Viet Nam’s new-age carrier Vietjet will officially launch a direct route connecting Ha Noi with Osaka (Japan) on November 8, 2018, looking to further boost tourism and trade integration between the two countries and across the region.  
Switzerland’s largest airline opens new route to Viet Nam
On May 30, Edelweiss, Switzerland's leading leisure airline, announced it will open a direct air route between HCM City and Zurich this November, serving two flights per week as part of the carrier’s plan to expand its flight network in Asia.  
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