Delegates cut the ribbon to launch new routes (Photo courtesy of Vietjet) Passengers on the debutflight also received flowers and souvenir gifts.
The inaugural flight of Da Nang - Busan service also took offon July 20 while the Hanoi/Nha Trang - Busan routes have been back to servicefrom July 1 and July 21 respectively.
The four routes connecting key Vietnamese cities with Busan operateone daily return flight each with five hours per leg on average. The newservices have been highly anticipated and welcomed by travelers for tourism,business trips and overseas study purposes.
Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Thanh Son said: “The new routes between Busan and Vietnam’stop four destinations emphasise Vietjet’s readiness, as the largest carrieroperating between the two countries in terms of flight capacity, to meet risingregional travel demand in the coming time. Vietjet is committed to offeringmore flight options with the most affordable fares to bring passengers to theirfavourite destinations.”
Passengers on board a Vietjet flight (Photo courtesy of Vietjet) Along with four direct routes to Busan, Vietjet currentlyoperates six routes from Vienam’s top destinations namely Ho Chi Minh City/ Hanoi/Da Nang/ Phu Quoc/ Nha Trang /Hai Phong to Seoul with 1- 2 return flights on a dailybasis and will increase their flight frequencies in the coming time.
While the Republic of Korea has resumed the issuance ofshort-term travel visa, Korean travelers can enjoy visa exemption for a stay upto 15 days in Vietnam. International visitors are not required COVID-19 testsand no health declaration upon arrival in Vietnam.
Busan is a beautiful portcity of the RoK and well-known for its beaches, temples and the unique coloredGamcheon culture village, romantic Haeundae Dalmaji Hill, Haedong Yonggungsatemple amongother hidden gems. Busan also has all good places to shop and eat to meet allneeds of shopaholics and foodies.
Located in the heart of Southeast Asia and home to a rich culture, diversenatural landscapes, delicious cuisine, and friendly local people, Vietnam hasbeen a rising destination in recent years, drawing more and more worldtravelers, and routinely receiving praise from leading global travel magazines,including its attraction to Korean travelers.
Vietjet’s expansive flight network from Seoul/Busan to Vietnam’s topdestinations will also facilitate its flyers making connecting flights fromNortheast Asia to Southeast Asia and most recently India/South Asia.
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionisedthe aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across theregion and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effectiveoperations and performance, Vietjet offers flying opportunities withcost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meetcustomers’ demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International AirTransport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline was awarded thehighest ranking for safety with 7 stars in 2018 and 2019 by the world’s onlysafety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing andoperations by Airfinance Journal in 2018 and 2019. The airline has alsobeen named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax,CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others./.
VNA
