Vietravel Airlines launches first in’l service

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Ambassador of Thailand to Viet Nam Nikorndej Balankura expressed his hope that the carrier will have more flights that connect major tourism cities of Viet Nam and Thailand to boost the two countries' cultural exchanges and tourism.

Since the beginning of this year, Viet Nam is in the top five tourist source markets of Thailand with nearly 373,000 visitors, and Thailand is also among the three most popular destinations for Vietnamese tourists.

Currently, Vietravel Airlines is working with the aviation authorities of Viet Nam and Thailand on opening another air route that connects Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, possibly in January 2023.

Founded in late 2019, Vietravel Airlines ran the first commercial flight on January 25, 2021, becoming the first travel airline in Southeast Asia and the fifth commercial carrier in Viet Nam.

It offers cultural and tourism experiences to passengers such as in-flight spa and local cuisine with unique sets of food and drinks.

With an occupancy rate of more than 92 percent and a punctuality rate of over 93 percent, Vietravel Airlines has been among three most punctual carriers over the past nine months.

Earlier, the airline won the Inspirational Brand Award of the Asia-Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2022.

Earlier this year, it was accoladed with Asia's Leading New Airline Award at the World Travel Awards and named among the world's best leisure airlines at Skytrax World Airline Awards for the first time.