Vietnam Airlines marks 30 years of its direct flights to RoK
VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines hosted a ceremony in Seoul on July 3 to mark 30 years of its direct flights to the Republic of Korea and welcome the 15 millionth passenger on the Vietnam – RoK route.
Three decades, Vietnam Airlines launched its first direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and capital Seoul, helping to promote economic, cultural and tourism exchanges between Vietnam and the RoK.
Currently, the airline is operating six direct flights between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City - Seoul; Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City - Busan; Da Nang – Seoul, and Cam Ranh -Seoul, with an average frequency of up to 112 flights per week.
It is also the first and only airline in Vietnam to operate modern wide-body aircraft Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s on the Vietnam-RoK route, bringing outstanding service experiences for passengers to enjoy.
Over the past three decades, Vietnam Airlines has operated a total of 65,000 flights, transporting 15 million passengers and more than 291,000 tonnes of cargo between the two countries.
In his address at the ceremony, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in Seoul on an official visit to the RoK, highlighted the time-honoured relations between the two countries over the past 30 years, noting that both sides have now upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
He acknowledged the aviation industry’s role in boosting bilateral relations, and requested that Vietnam Airlines improve service quality; restructure management, capital sources, and human resources; and identify customer segments to meet the rising demand for travel of the two countries’ citizens.
At the event, Vietnam Airlines and Korean Air signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on improving the quality of aviation services in both countries.
