Vietnam airlines in vietnam

Domestic tourists increase from 20 million in 2009 to 80 million in 2019. — Photo dulichvietnam.com   HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's booming tourism industry has led to growth in the aviation sector, with more routes and airlines creating a new landscape for the industry. According to data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the number of international tourists visiting the country grew from 4.25 million in 2008 to 15.5 million in 2018, while the number of domestic tourists rose from 20 million in 2009 to 80 million this year. In the last ten years, total revenue from tourism has climbed more than ten times from VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.59 billion) in 2008 to VNĐ620 trillion in 2018, accounting for 7.8 per cent of the country's GDP. Việt Nam's aviation market had developed strongly during that time, with average revenue growth of 17.4 per cent, two times higher than the 7.9 per cent average in Asia, according to the … [Read more...] about Tourism helps more airlines take off in Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese airlines will suffer from pressure with their plans to launch non-stop flights to the US as they may face critical financial losses in the first years of operation. Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways have outlined plans and roadmaps to operate direct flights to the US.  (Photo: VietnamPlus) Flying directly to the US – A dream comes true “Nearly 700 passengers have not been serviced on the Vietnam-US route, equal to two aircraft”, he said.Fierce competition Actually, fierce competition made US aviation giants – Delta Airlines and United Airlines to give up their plans to open direct US-Vietnam flights, according to President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc. Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Aviation Science and Technology Do Nguyen Khoat described competition with experienced airlines in the world as a headache problem. VNA … [Read more...] about Airlines face challenges in opening direct flights to US

The local aviation market is booming as several new airlines have entered the market, provoking concern over how major airports in the country can handle sudden rises in passengers and aircraft movements. Passengers stand in line for check-in procedures at Tan Son Nhat International Airport - PHOTO: LE ANH Over the past five years, some major airports such as Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai and Danang have received funding for repairs and upgrades to meet the rising air travel demand. However, the investment has been trivial given the rapid rise of air passengers. Statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) show that Vietnam is operating 22 airports with a combined capacity of 90.4 million passengers per year, but last year, some 103 million passengers went through those airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport currently has two passenger terminals with a combined designed capacity of some 28 million people per year. The airport, however, served 38.3 million … [Read more...] about New airlines may put pressure on Vietnam’s airport infrastructure

  A rendering of the proposed Long Thành International Airport in the southern province of Đồng Nai, which is still in the preparation process, with the first stage set to be completed in 2025. — Photo courtesy of Airports Corporation of Việt Nam  Bồ Xuân Hiệp HCM CITY — The booming aviation sector in Việt Nam needs investment from the private sector to ensure that it has adequate airport infrastructure for continued expansion, experts have said. With double-digit growth over the last five years, the sector is under pressure because of the rising number of airlines and aircraft now operating in the market.    The five airlines that operate in Việt Nam are Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Vasco and Bamboo Airways. However, Việt Nam will need about 10 airlines in the near future to meet demand, … [Read more...] about Aviation industry seeks private investment amid explosive growth

  Deputy CEO of Vietnam AIrlines Trịnh Hồng Quang (second from left) receives the ASOCIO ICT Award 2019 in Kuala Lumpur. — Photo Vietnam Airlines   HÀ NỘI — National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has won the 2019 ICT Award from the Asian-Oceania Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO) for its outstanding achievements and important contributions to the development and application of information technology in operation and services. The carrier was the only Vietnamese enterprise to be honoured at the ASOCIO ICT Awards, which were presented at the ASOCIO-PIKOM Digital Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last week. The ASOCIO ICT Awards are leading prestigious information technology awards, with great influence in the region of 24 member economies. This year marks continuous efforts by Vietnam Airlines to become a digital airline. Digital airline In order to become a digital airline, Vietnam Airlines has continuously promoted … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines takes off with digital transformation