Vietnam Airlines signs codeshare with Jet Airways
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Vietnam Airlines signs codeshare with Jet Airways
Vietnam Airlines and Jet Airways have announced a reciprocal codeshare agreement, offering passengers enhanced connectivity and seamless access when travelling throughout the combined networks of both airlines.
Under the codeshare arrangement, Jet Airways will place its marketing code on Vietnam Airlines’ flights from Bangkok and Singapore to Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.
In turn, Vietnam Airlines will place its marketing code on Jet Airways’ services from Bangkok to Mumbai and Delhi; and from Singapore to Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai.
The codeshare flights will provide more choice for passengers travelling between India and Vietnam, with convenient connections via the international gateways of Singapore and Bangkok.
“We are delighted to conclude a codeshare agreement with Jet Airways.
“This is a demonstration of the value of the partnership between Vietnam Airlines and our strategic partner in India.
“We shall make all possible effort to maximise the opportunities offered to our combined network in order to bring the most convenience to our valued customers who travel from India to Vietnam via Bangkok/Singapore and vice versa,” said Duong Tri Thanh, vice president, Vietnam Airlines.
To further improve connections between the two countries for their common customers, Vietnam Airlines will also put its code on Jet Airways’ service to Vietnam as from November 5th 2014.
Gaurang Shetty, senior vice president, commercial, Jet Airways, added: “This new partnership between Jet Airways and Vietnam Airlines illustrates our group’s strategic positioning that continuously strengthens our offer between India and the rest of the world by developing our network.
“We are delighted to announce a codeshare partnership with Vietnam Airlines as it will further strengthen the global network of both airlines and provide increased benefits to all our guests.
“With the seamless connections offered by this arrangement, we are confident that this codeshare will see a further increase in demand for business and tourist travel between India and Vietnam.”
Source: VNN
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Additional flight for HCMC-Bangkok route
The nation’s second low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, will add one flight on the Ho Chi Minh city – Bangkok (Thailand) route from September 12, raising the total for the route to two return flights a day.
About 5,040 seats a week will be provided for passengers with additional choices on flight times.
The HCMC – Bangkok route departs at 11.15 am and 2.05 pm from Ho Chi Minh city while the return from Bangkok takes off at 1.50 pm and 4.35 pm.
Source: CPV
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Fly from Ha Noi to Ha Long bay in 30 minutes
Hai Au Airline will launch a Ha Noi-Ha Long route this September, using two of the latest generation Cessna Grand Caravan EX hovercrafts.
The airline took possession of the two aircraft from the US manufacturer Cessnaat its hangar at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi on August 8.
According to Luong Hoai Nam, Hai Au Aviation Company General Director,instead of spending 3-4 hours travelling by bus from Ha Noi to Ha Long, the flight on a hovercraft only takesaround 30 minutes.
The 15.87 meter wingspan Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a modern hovercraft of US design and manufacture.
Its capacity is up to 12 passengers, with a maximum cruising speed of 343 km/h and a maximum range of 1,674 km. It is capable of taking off and landing on land, ocean, river and lake surfaces.
Source: VOV
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Mui Ne rated 2nd most beautiful beach in Southeast Asia
Mui Ne beach in the central province of Binh Thuan has been rated by travel guide Canadian Travellers as one of the 11 most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia.
It ranks second behind only Koh Lipe, a Thai island in the southern Andaman Sea.
The magazine says: “Mui Ne… has slowly been becoming the top getaway in Viet Nam, but while a few boutique resorts have popped up along the white sand beaches, the area has yet to go tourist crazy.
“The beach is right by the town of Phan Thiet, a humble little fishing port. If you like fresh seafood, wander into town to sample the local catch of the day.”
From third in the list are Tanjung Rhu (Malaysia), Menjangan Island (Indonesia), Ko Yung (Thailand), Koh Rong (Cambodia), Coron (Philippines), Kuta (Indonesia), Camiguin (Philippines), Gili Trawangan (Indonesia), and Ko Phangan (Thailand).
Source — VNS
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Jetstar Pacific begins ticket sales for Ho Chi Minh City -Thanh Hoa route
The low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific (JPA) on July 31 said it will open ticket sales for new flight route connecting Ho Chi Minh city to Thanh Hoa from August 1.
The new air route will be operated on September 5 this year by A320 aircraft with 180 seats. There will be one daily return flight between the two destinations.
Accordingly, JPA is scheduled to depart from Ho Chi Minh city at 10:00 am while the return flight will take off at 1:45 pm.
From 2:00 pm to 11:59 pm of August 1, the carrier will open the second sales for 10,000 tickets priced at VND3,000. The tickets will be distributed automatically at www.jetstar.com.
Passengers will have chances to buy low-cost tickets on all JPA’s flight network from 2:00 pm of August 1 to 11:59 pm of August 3. Specifically, tickets priced at VND259,000, VND399,000 and VND359,000 will be sold for flight routes from Ho Chi Minh city to Buon Ma Thuot, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, respectively.
Source: CPV
