RoK airline launches three new routes to Vietnam

The Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air announced on October 27 that it will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, and two in Japan.

The Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. (Photo: VNA)
The Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. (Photo: VNA)

Seoul (VNA) – The Republic of Korean carrier Parata Air announced on October 27 that it will operate five new routes from Incheon International Airport to three destinations in Vietnam, namely Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, and two in Japan.

Starting from November 17, Parata Air will launch flights to Da Nang, Phu Quoc (Vietnam) and Narita (Japan). The airline will then open additional routes to Osaka and Nha Trang from November 24.

Since July, Parata Air has been steadily adding new aircraft each month to support this expansion. The airline said it is rapidly building a stable operational foundation and laying the groundwork for broader international growth through the swift enlargement of its fleet.

To attract passengers, Parata Air is introducing several tailored services. The airline offers 5kg of complimentary checked baggage for round-trip passengers on routes to Japan (Narita and Osaka) where shopping demand is high, and free travel insurance to travellers on routes to Vietnam (Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc).

A special free children’s meal service is available for families flying to Da Nang and Phu Quoc until the end of the year. Similar to its signature Peach on Board beverage served on domestic flights, Parata Air also offers complimentary meatball fries, valued at 8,900 KRW (6.2 USD), on international routes, particularly those popular with family travellers to Vietnam.

A Parata Air representative stated that the company had conducted detailed analyses of passengers’ travel purposes and preferences to services to each route. The airline’s spacious seating and attentive cabin service, highly praised on domestic flights, will continue to be among its strengths on international operations.

To mark the launch of the new routes, Parata Air is offering special promotional fares, with return tickets to Japan starting from 44,000 KRW and one-way fares to Vietnam from 64,600 KRW. Full details, including boarding times and flight schedules, are available on Parata Air’s official website./.

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