VietJet is all set to start twice weekly flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane from June, becoming the first airline to connect the two cities directly. The airline claims that adding Brisbane to its route map will be another development in establishing broad connect between Australia and Vietnam.
Nguyen Thanh Son, Vice president, VietJet said: “We can’t wait to take the first direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Queensland, also known as Australia’s Sunshine State. Particularly with it recently announced connecting flights through Ho Chi Minh City and eventually other Vietnamese hubs, Vietjet can attract more passengers from Asia and Europe to Australia. Australia-bound flights to Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, mainland China, Thailand, India, and Kazakhstan are now easy and affordable due to the airline’s extensive network.
“We’re thrilled to have Vietjet as part of the Brisbane family since Vietnam is a rapidly growing market for Queensland.” commented Gert-Jan de Graaff, CEO, Brisbane Airport. “Having direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland for the first time will benefit both countries. This new service from Vietjet will facilitate connections between Vietnamese citizens and their friends and family in Queensland.”
The airline will deploy its Airbus A330-300 on this route.
Direct flights from Vietjet to Brisbane are expected to boost Queensland’s tourism industry by AUS$38.5 million and maintain 240 jobs in the state in the first year.