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Viejet has been growing its route network, and Emirates as the primere carrier of UAE, this partnership will lead to enhanced choices for passengers.

Vietjet, Emirates forge partnership to enhance global connectivity

Vietjet and Emirates have signed an MOU to boost connectivity, providing expanded travel options between Vietnam, Dubai, and beyond.

The agreement, signed at the Vietnam-UAE Business Forum with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh present, aims to strengthen tourism and trade links between the two nations, unlocking a range of economic and commercial opportunities.

Through this partnership, Vietjet passengers gain access to Emirates’ global network via Dubai, while Emirates enhances connections across Vietjet’s domestic routes through Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. This collaboration highlights Vietjet’s commitment to expanding its network, offering more convenient and competitive travel options, and supporting sustainable growth.

The airline is actively expanding its flight network and international partnerships to meet passenger needs and promote sustainable development. Established in 1985, Emirates is one of the world’s largest and most recognized international airlines, serving over 140 destinations across six continents.

 

VietJet has been gradually expanding its network in India

VietJet unveils Diwali Sky Deals with fares starting at INR 5,555 for Indians

VietJet has announced exclusive Diwali Sky Deals with unbeatable one-way, all-inclusive fares starting from just INR 5,555.

These promotional fares are available exclusively to Indian travellers for bookings on routes between India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi) and Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang) during the golden week till October 17, 2024.

Travellers can book their festive trips for travel between November 15, 2024, and May 22nd, 2025. Additionally, Business Class travellers can enjoy a 20% discount on fares by using the code LEADER20 during this promotional week.

To make the celebrations even more memorable, early birds who book tickets till November 15, 2024, stand a chance to win exciting vouchers offering discounts of up to 50% a 5-star luxury resort in Da Nang, Vietnam.

In collaboration with Furama Resort Danang—a luxury resort with world-class amenities—the first 50 early bird passengers of the Vietjet Diwali Sky Deal will receive room voucher discounts of up to 50%, and the next 100 passengers will enjoy a 35% discount for stays from October 30th, 2024, to March 30th, 2025.

SIA to increase frequencies across key cities for March-Oct 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase flight frequencies and boost passenger capacity across its network in the 2025 Northern Summer operating season (March 30, 2025 to October 25, 2025), supporting the higher demand for air travel to several popular destinations.

From March 2025, SIA will have a daily service to London (Gatwick), up from the current five-times weekly services. Together with its four-times daily flights to London (Heathrow), this will give the Airline five daily services to the United Kingdom’s capital.

Services to Rome will increase to five times a week between 26 June 2025 and 28 August 2025, up from the current four weekly flights.

SIA will delink its three-times weekly Singapore-Milan-Barcelona flights from 24 June 2025 to 7 September 2025, and operate more direct flights between Singapore and the two European cities. The Airline will mount five-times weekly direct flights to Barcelona during this period, up from the current two weekly flights. Milan will have a daily service, up from four-times weekly currently.

Flights to Adelaide will go up to 10 a week across the Northern Winter 2024 and Northern Summer 2025 seasons, up from the current seven-times weekly services. Frequencies to Ho Chi Minh City will rise to thrice daily, up from 19-times weekly, and services to Siem Reap will go to twice daily, up from a daily service.

A three-times weekly service will be mounted to Johannesburg from 11 December 2024 to 10 January 2025, and from 2 April 2025 to 24 October 2025, bringing the total number of flights to the city to 10 times a week, up from the current daily services, during these periods.

The Airbus A380 will return to Tokyo (Narita) between 30 March 2025 and 31 May 2025 on one of its two daily services, replacing the Boeing 787-10. The A380 will stop operating to Mumbai from 28 July 2025 to 31 August 2025, and Delhi from 23 June 2025 to 27 July 2025, and will be replaced by the Boeing 777-300ER.

In line with its capacity adjustments, SIA will suspend services to Houston via Manchester from 1 April 2025. However, SIA will maintain five-times weekly services between Singapore and Manchester via SQ302 and SQ301.

Dai Haoyu, Acting Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines, said, “Singapore Airlines regularly reviews our network and routes to align our capacity with demand. These adjustments, ahead of next summer, cater to the higher demand to several destinations, particularly during the traditional mid-year peak travel season, enabling our customers to confidently make their 2025 travel plans. We look forward to connecting our customers to the world with SIA’s extensive network, and delivering an unparalleled travel experience.”

Vietjet named best low-cost airline

 

Vietjet has been named ‘the Best Ultra Low-Cost Airline’ and ‘the Best Low-Cost Airline Onboard Hospitality’ for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com, the renowned airline safety and product rating website.

For years, AirlineRatings has honored Vietjet with major international awards for its low fares, innovation, diversified services, and excellent in-flight offerings. The airline continues to grow its fleet of A330s and A321s and expand its flight network, making air travel accessible to everyone. Vietjet is also recognised for its pioneering low-cost model products, including a Business-class service that provides top-tier experiences for passengers.

AirlineRatings has also awarded Vietjet a seven-star safety rating, the highest in the world, and ranked it among the world’s Top 10 safest and best low-cost airlines for many years. In 2022, it was voted the ‘Value Airline of the Year’ by AirlineRatings.

Additionally, Vietjet is offering discounts of up to 66% on all Eco tickets (excluding taxes and fees) across its entire India and international network. Passengers can avail of this offer by using the code VJ66 while booking. The offer is only valid on June 6 from 12 am to 11:59 pm, with flight dates spanning from September 4 to December 18, 2024.

Moreover, the airline has announced an exclusive promotion with a 50% discount on Business and SkyBoss tickets (excluding taxes and fees) across its entire international and domestic network. Passengers can avail of this offer by using the code SBJUNE50 during booking. This offer is valid from June 1 to June 14, 2024, with flight dates spanning from June 1 to October 25, 2024.

Both offers can be availed on the website www.vietjetair.com or the VietJet Air mobile app.

Operating for over a decade, Vietjet has 168 routes connecting Vietnam with other countries across Asia and Australia. The airline’s international network includes destinations in India, Australia, Northeast Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China), Southeast Asia, and Kazakhstan.

Vietjet now offers the most flights on the largest network connecting India with Vietnam. It operates a total of 29 weekly round-trip flights, establishing direct connections between four key Indian cities – New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi – and the Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Jandec Travel JSC launches MICE packages

In its second of servicing in the Indian market, Jandec Travel JSC has unveiled its newest addition to its repertoire of services – MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) packages.

With a keen eye on the evolving needs of Indian travelers, Jandec Travel JSC now offers specially curated MICE packages, designed to provide seamless and memorable experiences for corporate gatherings and events in the picturesque landscapes of Vietnam.

These packages feature a diverse array of itineraries encompassing renowned destinations such as Hanoi, Nha Trang Haven Beach, Ho Chi Minh City, and the scenic journey from South to Central Vietnam.

The newly-introduced MICE packages cater to a wide spectrum of preferences, ranging from budget-friendly options to luxurious high-end experiences. These packages promise an unforgettable journey through the heart of Vietnam.

Vu Cong, Vice President of Jandec Travel JSC, said, “As we mark our second year in the Indian market, we are thrilled to introduce our MICE packages, tailored to cater to the discerning needs of corporate travelers. With our commitment to excellence and personalized service, we aim to elevate the MICE experience and create lasting impressions for our valued clients.”

In response to this launch, Sunil Mathapati, Director, Intrepid Marketing and Communications, stated, “We are very excited about promoting special MICE packages by Jandec Travel JSC. It signifies a remarkable step forward in providing comprehensive travel solutions for the Indian market. We look forward to witnessing the success and positive impact of these offerings.”

Vietnam plans to start work on high-speed rail lines to China by 2030

Vietnam aims to start building two high-speed railway lines linking its capital Hanoi with China before 2030, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said, reports PTI.

China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner and a vital source of imports for its manufacturing sector. The two countries are already connected via a system of highways and two railway lines that are old and need upgrading on the Vietnam side.

One of the planned high-speed lines would run from Vietnam’s port cities of Haiphong and Quang Ninh through Hanoi to Lao Cai province, which borders China’s Yunan province, the Ministry said in a statement released late on Tuesday.

The other would run from Hanoi to Lang Son province, which borders China’s Guangxi region, passing through an area densely populated with global manufacturing facilities, including some owned by Chinese investors.
The Ministry didn’t provide further details about the projects.

Earlier this month, Vietnam said it was seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network and had sent its officials to work with Chinese railway companies.

A massive high-speed railway line linking capital Hanoi with business hub Ho Chi Minh City is also being planned in the country.

Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met executives of Chinese railway companies on Monday during his ongoing visit to Beijing, where he was hosted by Xi Jinping.

This came after Vietnam and China signed dozens of cooperation agreements, including on railways, during a visit to Hanoi by Chinese President Xi Jinping in December.

The two countries remain embroiled in a years-long maritime dispute in the South China Sea, though the tensions appear to have calmed recently.