Lam Dong (VNA) – The low-cost carrier Vietjet Airon December 18 launched its newest route from Bangkok in Thailand to Da Latcity in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
The event was witnessed by representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sportand Tourism, Ministry of Transport, Aviation Administration of Vietnam andrelated departments in Vietnam and Thailand.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh said thenew route is part of the airline’s efforts to enhance bilateral ties betweenVietnam and Thailand in trade, investment, aviation transport and tourism.
With the convenient flight schedule, high-quality services,attractive low-fare tickets, the route will meet the transportation and traveldemands of two cities’ people, contribute to promoting trade and integration inthe region, she said.
The Da Lat- Bangkok route operates a return flight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday,Sunday with around one hours and fourty five minutes per leg. Flights depart fromDa Lat at 12:55 and arrive in Bangkok at 14:30 (local time). Return flightstake off at 10:30 in Bangkok (local time) and land in Da Lat at 12:15.
Vietjet is the first carrier to operate the Bangkok-Da Lat routefollowing its launch of two routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai andPhuket last week. That increases the airline’s total routes from Vietnam toThailand to six.-VNA