Vietjet recently welcomed nearly 400 passengers at Sydney International Airport who arrived on its inaugural flight from Ho Chi Minh City. The airline also celebrated the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City – Melbourne service with a vibrant dance performance at Melbourne Airport.
These debut flights mark the beginning of Vietjet’s six weekly return flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis, to Melbourne and Sydney, with Brisbane twice weekly service to commence from June.
Speaking about the new flights, Vietjet Chief Operations Officer, Michael Hickey said: “The first two routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne and Sydney have proved Vietjet’s strong commitment to provide multiple services for Australians to explore Vietnam and other Asian destinations through our diverse classes of SkyBoss Business, SkyBoss, Deluxe and Eco. Vietjet’s affordable fares and dedicated services on new A330 aircraft will also ease traveling from Asia to the Oceania, making traveling in the region the most convenient ever in the coming time. Our inaugural flights have seen a full flight capacity both ways and we are thankful for the great responses from our passengers, partners and the governments of the two countries for making Vietjet’s new milestone memorable.”
Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Culbert said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Vietjet to Sydney Airport, as the airline will be providing a great low-cost option to this sought-after destination. Vietjet’s extensive domestic network will also deliver greater choice for passengers wanting to explore other cities across Vietnam. As Australia marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Vietnam, it’s fitting that our 50th airline is a Vietnamese carrier.”
To celebrate its launch, Vietjet is offering a special promotion for all Vietnam – Australia routes every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with low fares starting from just USD0 (*).
Operating on A330s with three return flights per week, Vietjet’s flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney will take place every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and the return flights depart every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City. Vietjet’s thrice weekly services from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne commenced on 8 April, operating on A330s every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Return flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City will depart every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
These direct flights are also another option for travellers to transit or connect to Kuala Lumpur. Operating on a daily basis, the Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur route offers thousands of commuters between the two cities complete convenience and ease of travel, replete with Vietjet’s legendary service and hospitality.
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world’s 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.
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