The launch of Phu Quoc-Hong Kong route has made Vietjet the first airline to operate the direct services between the two destinations (Photo: VNA) HCMCity (VNA) - New-agecarrier Vietjet has officially launched Phu Quoc-Hong Kong route, making it thefirst airline to operate the direct services between thetwo destinations, contributing positively to the promotion of airtravel and trade between Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as across the region.
This is also Vietjet’s second route to Hong Kongfrom Vietnam following its Ho Chi Minh City-Hong Kong route.
ThePhu Quoc-Hong Kong route will operate return flights with a frequency of fourflights per week, starting from April 19, 2019. With a flight time of 2 hoursand 45 minutes per leg, the flight departs Phu Quoc at 10:50 in the morning andlands in Hong Kong at 14:35. The return flight departs from Hong Kong at 15:40and arrives in Phu Quoc at 17:25 (all local times). The new route’s tickets arenow available via website www.vietjetair.com.
HongKong is known as one of the world’s leading centers of finance and commerce,and as a hub for numerous major corporations with headquarters in theAsia-Pacific region. With a blend of Western and Eastern cultures, a vastvariety of cuisines, and a developed entertainment industry, Hong Kong is themost loved destination for tourism and shopping for many travelers.
Knownas “the Pearl Island”, Phu Quoc is the biggest island in Vietnam. As one of themost talked-about tourism destinations in Asia with beautiful beaches andfriendly local people, Phu Quoc has attracted strong levels of investment in hotelsand resorts in recent years and become one of the most popular holidaydestinations in Vietnam. Adding to the island’s appeal, international travelersare exempt from visas for visits of 30 days or less.
Witha network of 113 routes, Vietjet operates safe flights with a technicalreliability rate of 99.64 percent - the highest rate in the Asia Pacificregion. As a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association(IATA), Vietjet has obtained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)certificate and has been awarded a 7-star ranking, the world’s highest rate forsafety, by AirlineRatings.
Offeringaffordable tickets, diverse ticket classes, attractive promotions, the carrieralso creates memorable flying experiences for passengers on new aircraft withcomfy seats, a choice of nine delicious hot meals served by beautiful andfriendly cabin crew, and many other attractive added-on services.
Vietjet is thefirst airline in Vietnam to operate as a new-age airline offering flexible,cost-saving ticket fares and diversified services to meet customers’ demands.It provides not only transport services but also uses the latest e-commercetechnologies to offer various products and services for consumers.
Vietjet is afully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with theIATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. Vietjet was named “Best UltraLow-Cost Airline 2018 - 2019” and awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7stars in 2018 by the world’s only safety and product rating websiteAirlineRatings.com. The airline has also been listed as one of the world's 50best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in 2018.
Currently,Vietjet operates around 400 flights daily, carrying more than 70 millionpassengers to date, with 113 routes covering destinations across Vietnam andinternational destinations such as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Republic ofKorea, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia and Cambodia.-VNA
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