Vietnam Airlines (VA) said it will re-open flights linking the central city of Da Nang and the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 28, raising its total domestic routes to 36.

The national flag carrier plans to operate five flights a week on the route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, using the twin-engine turboprop airliner ATR72.

According to VA Deputy General Director Trinh Hong Quang, the re-opening of the Da Nang-Hai Phong route reflects the airline’s great determination and efforts in helping boost socio-economic development of the country in general and the two economic hubs in particular./.