Minister for Trade and Tourism congratulations Vietjet on inauguration of flights

During his first official visit to Vietnam, during the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister for State, joined Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski and delegation in congratulating Vietjet on the inauguration of direct routes connecting Vietnam and Australia. Nguyen Trung Khanh, Chairman of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, and leaders of Ho Chi Minh City’s departments and agencies, tourism enterprises and other organisations also joined the event.

Minister Farrell congratulated Vietjet on its newly opened routes to Melbourne and Sydney from Ho Chi Minh City, and welcomed plans for other new routes, including the first ever direct flight to Brisbane from Vietnam. “The opening of Vietjet Air’s new flights demonstrates the growing connection between Australia and Vietnam in this 50th Anniversary year of diplomatic relations.”

With nearly nine hours of flying time on the A330 wide body aircraft, Vietjet flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City will depart on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne will run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The route connecting Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City will also operate three times a week in each direction, flying Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney. The flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane (Australia) will take off from June 16, 2023 with four flights per week on Mondays and Fridays.

The Minister’s visit follows a recent visit to Vietnam by Governor-General of Australia, David Hurley, who also welcomed the new flight routes connecting Australia and Vietnam.

About Vietjet

The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.

Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.

Further information at www.vietjetair.com