World's leading airline opens direct flight to Da Nang

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Accordingly, Emirates' operation of flights to Da Nang has helped the city connect with more than 140 of the airline's global destinations, including potential markets such as the Middle East, Europe, North America and Africa...

This flight route not only promotes tourism development but also expands opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and economic and cultural exchange, contributing to spreading the promotion of Da Nang to the world with the message "Discover the stories of Danang".

Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Tran Chi Cuong presented a souvenir to Mr. Nabil Sultan, representative of Emirates Airlines.

According to Ms. Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to be ready to welcome visitors from the Middle East and new markets with high spending levels, the Department has coordinated with relevant units to prepare to complete facilities, improve service quality, organize specialized training, and instruct on culture, customs and service procedures suitable for specific markets, including the Middle East market.

At the same time, deploy connections to support tourism businesses to exchange customer sources, develop international markets through this flight route to promote two-way passenger growth, aiming to exploit the flight route sustainably and effectively.

Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Tran Chi Cuong (6th from right) and delegates performed the opening ceremony of the flight route.

It is known that flight EK370 landed at Da Nang International Airport at 19:50 with 333 international passengers on the Boeing aircraft.

This is the first flight in Emirates' regular operating schedule on the Dubai - Bangkok (Thailand) - Da Nang route, with a frequency of 4 flights per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

At the same time, at the International Arrivals Terminal, Da Nang International Airport also held a ceremony to welcome the first passengers on the inaugural flight from Dubai.

Immediately after landing, the plane was greeted with a water cannon ceremony. Passengers enjoyed a traditional art performance, were given flowers and souvenirs as a warm welcome, showing hospitality and contributing to promoting the image of “Da Nang - A safe, friendly and attractive destination”.

Emirates flight greeted with water cannon salute

Ms. Nguyen Vu Quynh Anh, Deputy General Director of Sun Group, General Director of Sun Hospitality & Entertainment Group - a resort and entertainment brand of Sun Group, hopes that the flight route will open a new door for Da Nang, bringing international tourists, especially high-class customers that Emirates can bring.

At the same time, bring new but potential tourist markets such as the Middle East, Europe and America closer to the beauty, culture and tourism potential of Da Nang in general and the large-scale tourism, resort and entertainment ecosystem that Sun Group has been creating in Da Nang in particular.

Mr. Nabil Sultan, Executive Vice President, Passenger Business and Country Management, Emirates Airline, said that the launch of this route is an important step in Emirates' growth strategy in Southeast Asia, as well as reinforcing our commitment to providing seamless connectivity to support Vietnam's long-term trade and tourism goals.

“With the unique combination of Da Nang’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and growing economic potential, the airline is proud to offer world-class products and services that connect Da Nang (Vietnam) to Dubai and Bangkok. We believe in the growing appeal of Da Nang and look forward to connecting visitors and businesses to this unique destination,” said Mr. Nabil Sultan.