Hanoi (VNA) - Vietjet has opened ticket sales for a new Hanoi–Shizuoka route, operating three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
The new service will begin on April 28, bringing Vietjet’s total number of routes between Vietnam and Japan to 11.
To mark the launch, Vietjet is offering a 20% discount on Deluxe fares (excluding taxes and fees) for passengers booking flights on Japan routes using the promo code HELLOSHIZUOKA.
The promotional tickets are available from 00:00 to 23:00 between January 20 and 22, via www.vietjetair.com and the Vietjet Air mobile app, for travel from March 1 to December 31, excluding certain peak periods.
Passengers flying Deluxe fares on Vietjet’s Vietnam–Japan routes will enjoy a full-service experience, including 20 kg of checked baggage, free seat selection, complimentary itinerary changes, and other attractive benefits./.
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