It will offer four-times weekly flights with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said this new direct route demonstrates our commitment to expanding our presence in the Far East, a highly-important market for Qatar Airways. Last year, it began direct services to HCM City, and launched its Ha Noi service in 2010. Currently, the airline provides twice-daily direct flights to Viet Nam’s capital city and 10 times weekly flights to HCM City. Da Nang expects the new air route will help promote trade, investment and tourism between the central region and the Middle East. In October 2017, Qatar Airways announced its interline partnership with Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet Air, allowing Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Viet Nam not served directly by Qatar Airways using a single reservation across both airlines’ networks. The number of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to open direct flights to Da Nang
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Qatar Airways to open direct flights to Da Nang in December
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to the central city of Da Nang on December 19. (Photo: qatarairways.com) Hanoi (VNA) - Qatar Airways has announced it will launch direct flights to the central city of Da Nang on December 19. With this route, the beautiful coastal city will become the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network. The carrier will offer four-time weekly flights with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said “This new direct route demonstrates our commitment to expanding our presence in the Far East, a highly-important market for Qatar Airways." Qatar Airways began direct services to HCM City in 2007, and launched its Hanoi service in 2010. Currently, the airline provides twice-daily direct flights to Vietnam’s capital city and 10 times weekly flights to HCM City. In October 2017, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to open direct flights to Da Nang in December
Baby dies at airport following Qatar Airways flight to India
Qatar Airways said on Wednesday (Sep 26) that a baby had died following a flight from Doha to the Indian city of Hyderabad. Qatar Airways is expected to announce large losses because of the longer routes forced on it by the blockade AFP/PASCAL PAVANI "We are aware of the very sad news that a young child passed away at Hyderabad International Airport this morning," the airline said in a statement. "Our heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with the affected family," it added. A spokesperson for Qatar Airways told AFP that the baby was an 11-month-old boy who had been on the flight with his parents in the early hours of Wednesday. The parents became aware that their child was having breathing problems after the plane had landed as they made their way to the immigration counter, the spokesperson said. He was taken to the city's Apollo hospital. A spokeswoman for Hyderabad airport denied that the baby had died at the airport. "We're waiting for investigations to conclude and for … [Read more...] about Baby dies at airport following Qatar Airways flight to India
Qatar Airways files US$69 million loss amid Gulf crisis
Qatar Airways on Tuesday (Sep 18) posted a net loss of over US$69 million in the year to March 2018, blaming the "illegal blockade" against Doha by a Saudi-led bloc of countries. Qatar Airways files US$69 million loss amid Gulf crisis, photo: AFP The tiny Gulf emirate's national airline said the period had been "the most challenging year in its 20-year history". Saudi Arabia and its allies broke off diplomatic relations with gas-rich Qatar on Jun 5, 2017. They closed all land, sea and air links with the emirate over its alleged proximity to Saudi Arabia's arch-enemy Iran and support for radical Islamist groups. Qatar has refuted the accusations, saying its Gulf Arab rivals are trying to seize control of Doha's foreign policy. In a statement, Qatar Airways said the blockade had directly impacted its revenues, slashing seat occupancy on flights leaving Qatar by some 19 percent. It said its fleet had been forced to ply longer routes, raising fuel costs, as well as cancelling … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways files US$69 million loss amid Gulf crisis
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Da Nang
Qatar Airways will open direct flights to the central city of Da Nang by the end of this year, according to the municipal Tourism Promotion Centre. Accordingly, the Qatar airline will offer four weekly flights from Doha capital city to Da Nang city on Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Da Nang is the third Vietnamese destination, after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, connecting to Qatar. Currently, there are 24 international airways with 15 direct flights operating at Da Nang international airport. The city expects the new air route will help promote trade, investment and tourism between the central region and the Middle East Da Nang welcomed more than 4 million tourists in the first half of 2018, surging by almost 30 percent year-on-year.-VNA … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Da Nang
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Danang
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to DanangBy Nhan Tam A Qatar Airways aircraft is parked at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in this file photo. Qatar Airways will launch its direct service to Danang, starting December 19 – PHOTO: LE ANH DANANG – Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to Danang, starting December 19. The central coast city will be the third Vietnamese destination on the Doha-based airline’s rapidly expanding global network, preceded by HCMC and Hanoi. The carrier will operate four weekly flights from Qatar to Danang using Boeing 787-8 jetliners with 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Commenting on the launch, Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive, said the new direct route demonstrates the carrier’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Far East, which is a crucial market for the airline. Its existing services to HCMC and Hanoi have recorded notable growth. … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Danang
Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Đà Nẵng this December
Airplanes land and take off at Đà Nẵng International Airport. The airport will host more flights from Doha, Qatar from December. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News DOHA, QATAR — Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Đà Nẵng starting December 19 as the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network. The airline said in a statement on September 6 that it will offer four-times weekly flights with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our newest gateway to Việt Nam, the beautiful city of Đà Nẵng. This new direct route demonstrates our commitment to expanding our presence in the Far East, a highly-important market for Qatar Airways." Qatar Airways began direct services to HCM City in … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Đà Nẵng this December
Bamboo Airways gets Government’s approval
Bamboo Airways gets Government's approval The Saigon Times Daily Vietnamese construction company FLC Group and its subsidiary Bamboo Airways introduce Brand Identity Division for the startup airline on April 20 – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has signed a decision on behalf of the Prime Minister giving approval in principle for the Bamboo Airways air transport project, the Government news website reported. Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of property developer FLC Group, is set to be headquartered at Phu Cat Airport in the south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh, according to Prime Minister’s Decision No. 836, dated July 9. The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Transport to appraise the airline project and issue a business license for aviation transport in line with the prevailing regulations. Meanwhile, the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh will be responsible for verifying the information of the project and inspecting … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways gets Government’s approval
Cabinet members join Legislature’s Q&A sessions
Three Deputy Prime Ministers and several Cabinet members will answer questions raised by legislators at the National Assembly's Q&A session broadcast live by the national television from June 4-6. According to the Legislature's new rules, each Cabinet member will have three minutes to provide answers to each question. The change is designed to increase dialogue and face-to-face debate. Cabinet members join Legislature's Q&A sessions VGP … [Read more...] about Cabinet members join Legislature’s Q&A sessions
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Vietnam promotes trade, tourism in ChileVietnamese Chargé d'affaires a.i. in Chile Nguyen Minh Anh introduced the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Chile in trade and tourism at a seminar in Chile on January 19.Anh highlighted the remarkable growth in bilateral trade exchange recently, with value reaching 1.28 billion USD. He noted that Vietnam is the 10th biggest foreign trade partner and the second largest Southeast Asian market of Chile.The diplomat underlined the trend among young Chilean entrepreneurs to seek investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.A representative of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Vietnam – Chile free trade agreement, effective in 2014, has made significant contributions to increasing trade exchanges between the two nations.Vietnam can serve as a gateway for Chilean products to enter ASEAN markets, while Chile as a bridge connecting Vietnam and Latin America.The seminar, jointly hosted by the Embassy … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/1