Vietnam Airlines celebrates 30 years of direct flights to Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines celebrates 30 years of direct flights between Vietnam and Japan

On the morning of December 6, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the 30th anniversary of Vietnam Airlines' direct flight route between Vietnam and Japan.

Under the witness of the National Assembly Chairman and high-ranking delegates of the two countries, Vietnam Airlines exchanged cooperation minutes with Japanese partners.

During the official visit to Japan by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation, Vietnam Airlines marked the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam - Japan direct flight route and signed agreements with many leading Japanese provinces and tourism partners.

An interesting coincidence is that exactly 30 years ago, the first foreign trip of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, then an official of Can Tho province, was to Japan.

It is known that Vietnam Airlines officially operated the first regular flights to Japan, connecting the two major cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka 30 years ago. The first direct flight route not only opened the aviation market of the two countries, but also served as an important bridge to promote economic, cultural and social exchanges between the two countries.

To date, Vietnam Airlines is operating 10 routes with an average of more than 122 flights per week, connecting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and major cities in Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

The airline also operates new generation wide-body aircraft Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 along with international 5-star experiences, imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity for passengers at every service touchpoint.

During its 30-year journey, the National Airlines has operated nearly 100,000 flights, transporting approximately 16 million passengers to and from the "land of the rising sun".

Japan is always in the top 5 markets with the largest air traffic to Vietnam, and is also one of the international markets with the best growth rate for Vietnam's aviation industry with an average increase of more than 20% per year.

At the ceremony, Mr. Le Hong Ha - General Director of Vietnam Airlines said that the decision to open a flight route to Japan 30 years ago was considered a strategic step of Vietnam Airlines. Vietnam Airlines flights have become a bridge to help strengthen the friendly relationship between Vietnam and Japan, making it increasingly better and stronger.

“To continue developing flights to Japan, Vietnam Airlines will increase flight frequency, research opening new routes, focus on improving service quality and strengthening cooperation with Japanese partners.

In the near future, we plan to resume the Da Nang - Osaka route in July 2025 with a frequency of 4 flights per week, while also studying to increase the frequency of flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City - Fukuoka and operate wide-body aircraft on the Hanoi - Nagoya route" - Mr. Le Hong Ha emphasized.

Within the framework of the event, under the witness of the National Assembly Chairman and high-ranking delegates of the two countries, Vietnam Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 3-way cooperation between Vietnam Airlines – SaigonTourist Group and MS Tourist Company; between Vietnam Airlines – SaigonTourist Group – Japan Dream Tour Company to strengthen the long-term partnership, jointly develop and expand the aviation and tourism market between Vietnam and Japan.

The airline also signed a memorandum of understanding with the two largest companies in the Japanese market, JTB and HIS, to promote tourist attraction and promote sustainable tourism between the two countries.

As the national airline and wishing to continue expanding and strengthening cooperation with Japan, Vietnam Airlines has connected with a series of provinces and cities of both countries. The airline has researched and expanded its regular flight destinations and operated hundreds of charter flights connecting localities between the two countries. Specifically, Vietnam Airlines has signed cooperation agreements with Hokkaido, Aichi, etc. to implement promotion programs and attract tourists between Japan and Vietnam.

Since the establishment of official diplomatic relations in 1973, Vietnam-Japan relations have continuously developed in many fields.

The two countries have upgraded their relationship to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World' in 2023, creating a solid foundation for extensive and effective cooperation. In the international arena, Vietnam and Japan always coordinate closely at major forums such as ASEAN, APEC and the United Nations.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/vietnam-airlines-ky-niem-30-nam-duong-bay-thang-viet-nam—nhat-ban-d231836.html