Jetstar Pacific to change name, step up cooperation with Vietnam Airlines
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Qantas Group from Australia have recently agreed on changes to their joint venture, Jetstar Pacific, to improve the operations and profits of the budget airline.
Aircraft of Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - National flag carrier Vietnam
Airlines and the Qantas Group from Australia have recently agreed on changes to
their joint venture, Jetstar Pacific, to improve the operations and profits of
the budget airline.
Jetstar Pacific will change its name to Pacific
Airlines and feature a new logo and livery inspired by Vietnam Airlines’ colours
and design. It will officially operate under the new name once approval is
secured from authorities.
It will also switch its reservation system from
Navitaire to Sabre, which is currently used by Vietnam Airlines.
Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines and Chairman
of Pacific Airlines Trinh Hong Quang said that low-cost carriers have a role to
play in supporting the return of travel as restrictions are eased, and by
streamlining its functions Pacific Airlines can remain competitive, inheriting
many of the efficiencies of Vietnam Airlines.
The change will help both sides expand scale and
strengthen the Vietnam Airlines Group’s leading position in the Vietnamese
aviation market, he added.
Qantas Group Executive and Jetstar Group CEO Gareth
Evans said that with a highly competitive domestic market in Vietnam and the
disruption caused by COVID-19, it is time to take advantage of the strength and
scale of Vietnam Airlines in its home market.
He affirmed that streamlining the customer and booking
functions will enable further cost savings and position the airline for a
stronger future as international travel restrictions are eased.
Vietnam Airlines and Qantas will continue to review
the low-cost carrier’s structure and future shareholding arrangements./.