Thai Vietjet becomes first airline to return to Phuket airport

Following the announcement of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) about re-opening Phuket International airport for domestic flight operation starting from June 13, Thai Vietjet is the first and only airline confirmed to resume operation of the route between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Phuket international airport to serve passengers demand from that date.
Thai Vietjet becomes first airline to return to Phuket airport ảnh 1The Vietjet crew at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok of Thailand (Photo: Vietjet)

Hanoi (VNA) –  Following theannouncement of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) about re-openingPhuket International Airport for domestic flight operation starting from June 13,Thai Vietjet is the first and only airline confirmed to resume operation of theroute between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Phuket international airport to servepassengers demand from that date.

The airline, asubsidiary of Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air, strictly complies withcurrent safety and health procedures including measuring passengers and crews’body temperature, social distancing at the airport and on-board the flights.Passengers are required to wear face masks throughout the journey.

Currently, ThaiVietjet is operating stable flight operation covering Thailand domestic networkincluding routes between Bangkok and Chiang Mai/ Chiang Rai/ Phuket/ Krabi/Udon Thani. The airline also continuously increases flights and extends itsnetwork in response to rising demand. Earlier, ThaiVietjet has offered one-year complimentary travel to front line medical staff,including all members of Thai COVID-19 Prevention& Control Committee and all doctors and nurses of 160 appointed hospitalsfor treatment of COVID-19 patients inThailand as a way to express appreciation of the heroes who have been workinghard to prevent and control the outbreak until the situation is recovered.

Thai Vietjet becomes first airline to return to Phuket airport ảnh 2A destination in Khon Kaen city of Thailand (Photo: Vietjet)

The new-age carrierVietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but alsobeen a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focuson cost management ability, effective operations and performance, Vietjetoffers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well asdiversified services to meet customers’ demands.

Vietjet is afully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with theIATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest privatecarrier, the airline was awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars in2018 and 2019 by the world’s only safety and product rating websiteairlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines forhealthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in 2018 and 2019. Theairline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizationssuch as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others. /.
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