Vietjet announces the direct route from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane and establishes the comprehensive partnership with Lao Airlines

(Vientiane, December 4, 2023) – Vietjet and Lao Airlines today signed a comprehensive partnership agreement and Vietjet on the same day also announced a new route opening between Laos capital city of Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The event took place in the presence of Vietnam National Assembly Chairman, Vuong Dinh Hue, Laos National Assembly Vice Chairwoman, Sounthone Xayachak, and leaders from the two countries' ministries and authorities. This is a significant milestone not only for the two airline companies but also for Vietnam and Laos, two neighboring countries with a close and cooperative relationship.

Vietnam National Assembly Chairman, Vuong Dinh Hue and Laos National Assembly Vice Chairwoman, Sounthone Xayachak visited Vietjet aircraft maintenance hangar in Vientiane, Laos

Under the agreement, Vietjet and Lao Airlines, the national airline of Laos, have become comprehensive partners in passenger and cargo transportation. Both airlines will also expand cooperation in technical fields, aircraft maintenance and repair, aviation workforce training, and more.

Vietjet leaders welcomed Vietnam National Assembly Chairman, Vuong Dinh Hue

To meet the travel needs of people and tourists, Vietjet will also open a brand new service connecting Vientiane, Laos, with Ho Chi Minh City, the leading economic and cultural center of Vietnam, starting February 2024. The new route is expected to operate four weekly return flights, with a flight time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes per leg.

Mr. Ngampasong Muongmany - Minister of Public Works and Transport of Lao PDR delivered a congratulatory speech on the Vietjet - Lao Airlines cooperation agreement and Vietjet's new route.

Vientiane is the capital and largest city, as well as the political and economic center of Laos. It is located on the banks of the Mekong River, offering a picturesque and ancient beauty of the Indochinese region. The capital of Laos attracts tourists with renowned architectural landmarks, temples, pagodas, local festivals, and unique cuisine.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong gave a speech at the event

Mr. Dinh Viet Phuong - Vietjet CEO and Mr. Khamla Phommavanh - Lao Airlines’ Managing Director jointly awarded the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Vietjet and Lao Airlines

Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s and a regional prominent economic, cultural, and tourist center. It boasts unique cultural features, a vibrant modern lifestyle, while offering seamless connectivity to a plethora of destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong (left) received the Certificate of opening the Ho Chi Minh City - Vientiane route from Mr. Bounteng Symoon - Deputy Director General of the Lao Civil Aviation Administration

Vietjet’s new route is expected to contribute to the promotion of trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries, creating further fruitful outcomes in the longstanding cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Laos. It not only connects Ho Chi Minh City with the capital city Vientiane and other localities in Laos but also extends further with Vietjet's extensive flight network covering Vietnam, Australia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China), South Korea, India, Kazakhstan, and more.