Representatives from Vietnam Airlines receive the certificate of merit from APEX CEO Joe Leader, left. — Photo VNAViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The national carrier Vietnam Airlines was named a four star airline for its quality service by the Airline Passenger Experience Association earlier this week. The carrier’s ranking, matching world-leading airlines such as Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and United Airlines, is based on passenger feedback in categories including seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage and entertainment. According to APEX CEO Joe Leader, there are 107 of nearly 500 airlines rated worldwide, with less than 9 per cent rated by their passengers at the highest Five Star Airline level and the next 14 per cent reaching the prestigious Four Star Airline tier. Using a five-star scale, more than one million flights were rated by passengers across nearly 500 airlines from around the world between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines receives quality award
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Air France adds flights on Vietnam-Paris routes
Air France announced on Tuesday it would add two more flights on its routes from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Paris in the summer flight schedule. With the two new flights, the French aviation company will have seven weekly flights from the two Vietnamese cities to Paris from March 28 to October 30. Air France flies the Ho Chi Minh City -Paris route on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays while the Hanoi -Paris route is scheduled for the other days of the week. … [Read more...] about Air France adds flights on Vietnam-Paris routes
VN Airlines joins global alliance
The official joining ceremony with the participation of senior Governmental officials and other SkyTeam members will take place in Ha Noi, the national flag carrier reported. "Becoming an official member of SkyTeam is an important step towards implementing Vietnam Airlines' long-term development strategy and ensuring world-standard service quality on par with other leading airlines in the world," said Duong Tri Thanh, executive vice president of Vietnam Airlines. SkyTeam now has nine members: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Korean Air, and two associate members: Air Europa, and Kenya Airways with its flight networks reaching 856 destinations and 169 countries. SkyTeam has served over 384 million passengers with 13,133 flights each day, accounting for 24 per cent of the global market share. The event will help enhance Vietnam Airlines' image and reputation in the international aviation market, … [Read more...] about VN Airlines joins global alliance
VN Airlines joins global alliance – first in SE Asia
HA NOI — Vietnam Airlines officially became a full member of SkyTeam, the world's second largest airline alliance, in Ha Noi yesterday, making it the only carrier in Southeast Asia to be admitted as a member. "This event marks a significant milestone for the national flag carrier and it is vivid evidence of the continued international integration of Vietnamese enterprises. It also represents a great contribution to the achievements of the country during the doi moi [renewal] process," said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. "Membership of the alliance not only brings huge benefits to Vietnam Airlines but also helps raise the prestige and position of SkyTeam and its members," he added. The Prime Minister expressed his hope that Vietnam Airlines would continue developing and further promote the image of Viet Nam as a peace-loving, active, friendly and unique country abroad. He also said he hoped SkyTeam would continue to develop and expand, attract more customers and reap greater … [Read more...] about VN Airlines joins global alliance – first in SE Asia
Etihad has codeshare agreement with Vietnam Air: Emirates News
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, announced Wednesday a codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines, the Emirates News Agency reported the same day. Passengers on both airlines will be able to take advantage of the agreement from October 30, 2011, the UAE news agency said The agreement will allow Etihad guests to connect seamlessly through Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines' daily services. Likewise, Vietnam Airlines passengers from either destination of the country will be able to connect through Bangkok to Etihad's base in Abu Dhabi, the news agency said. Etihad operates a double daily service to Bangkok. "The codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines offers our passengers yet more destinations and connectivity while demonstrating our ambition to develop our presence in Asia. Both Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi are cities with much to offer both business and leisure travelers," Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan was quoted by the Emirates … [Read more...] about Etihad has codeshare agreement with Vietnam Air: Emirates News