Jetstar Pacific increases HCM City-Bangkok flight frequency

The low cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has announced it will increase the frequency of its flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok (Thailand) to seven round-trip per week to keep up with increasing travel demand during 2018 summer.
Jetstar Pacific increases HCM City-Bangkok flight frequency ảnh 1The low cost carrier Jetstar Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok (Thailand) between May 20 and August 31 (Photo: Jetstar Pacific)

Hanoi (VNA)
– The low cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has announced itwill increase the frequency of its flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok(Thailand) to seven round-trip per week to keep up with increasing traveldemand during 2018 summer.

The additional service will be offered between May 20 and August 31, thecarrier said on March 23.

Tickets will be sold from 200,000 VND (8.8 USD) per leg, excluding tax and fees, onwebsite www.jetstar.com  and at ticket agents nationwide.

This is followed the carrier’s operations on the Hanoi – Quy Nhon (Binh Dinhprovince) air route with five flights per week, as part of the its plan to addmore services to famous tourist attractions in summer holiday.

Summer is always a busy time for the aviation sector. Increasing flightfrequency between the southern hub and Bangkok not only bolsters travel betweenVietnam and Thailand but also creates a flight network among Vietnam, Thailandand Singapore.

Jetstar Pacific is the first low-cost carrier of Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines andQantas Airlines are the main shareholders of the carrier. Jetstar Pacific isoffering services to all popular destinations in the country and operatingflights to Singapore, Bangkok, Osaka (Japan), Taipei, Hong Kong and Guangzhou(China). Connecting with Jetstar Group’s network, Jetstar Pacific’s service hasbeen reached 180 destinations in 18 countries worldwide.-VNA
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