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Central Highlands to get international airport - Phuong Hoang Airport (19-8-2008) An international airport called Phuong Hoang will be built at Tan Canh Commune in the Central Highland’s province of Kon Tum by 2015, according to the Management Board of the Bo Y International Border Gate Economic Zone.
Mekong Delta to become a friendly destination (16-8-2008) “Mekong Delta can be seen as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Asia with beautiful natural landscapes, but it may soon lose this advantage due to rapid infrastructure development.
Local airlines collect fuel surcharges as of August 15 - Vietnam Airlines (14-8-2008) As of August 15, Vietnam airlines Jetstar Pacific and Vasco will apply fuel surcharges from VND50,000-VND180,000 ($3.1-11.2) per one-way ticket for local flights.
Vietnam Airlines to launch fourth direct air route to Japan (09-8-2008) The national flag carrier Vietnam airlines will launch on August 12 its direct service from Hanoi to Nagoya township of Chubu , the third biggest economic hub of Japan , announced the carrier.
First private airline delays first flight due to petrol price (01-8-2008) Vietjet Air, the first Vietnamese private Airline announced its plan to delay its first flight till May next year due to the petrol price increase.
US keeps funding VN air safety, direct flights expected next year (28-7-2008) The US Trade and Development Agency has signed an agreement with the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport on financing the second and third phases of an ongoing project aimed to enhance Viet Nam’s safety oversight capacity.
Turkish Airlines starts Viet Nam operations (08-7-2008) Turkish Airlines opened its Viet nam representative office in Ha noi Monday and named the Huong Giang Aviation Service Company as its general agent in the country.
AirAsia opens HCM City office (08-7-2008) Budget carrier Thai AirAsia on Monday opened its first booking office in Ho chi minh city to meet increasing demand since the company started its HCMC-Bangkok service this April.
A city of calm - flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang (07-7-2008) With direct Flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Van Cong Tu takes off for the Buddhist heart of neighbouring Laos.
Tourism Malaysia runs campaign to woo locals - Malaysia Airlines (01-7-2008) Tourism Malaysia is teaming up with Airlines and travel firms over new packages to draw more Vietnamese to that country, as part of a major campaign that Secretary General Ong Hong Peng from the country's tourism ministry announced last Friday.
Airlines raise fuel surcharges - Thai Airways (27-6-2008) Many foreign Airlines active in Vietnam are increasing surcharges to cope with rising oil prices before the start of the high season for travel from Vietnam.
$20 one way for 1,000 seats direct to Macau - flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Macau (16-6-2008) Viva Macau, Macau’s international low-fare Airline on Monday started a promotion program for travelers flying from Ho chi minh city to Macau for US$20 one way.
Visit Da Nang for a Wonderful Tour - Danang (12-6-2008) Da nang is the third largest city in Viet nam after Ho chi minh city and Ha noi and it is the largest in the Central region. It has an area of 1,300 square kilometers and a population of 1 million. The city’s Hoang Sa district is an archipelago consisting of 18 islands.
Additional flights at Cam Ranh airport (10-6-2008) Cam Ranh airport will receive and launch four additional Flights per day in the coming time, according to Luong Van Thanh, director of the airport.
Jetstar Pacific launches two air routes - The flight from Hanoi to Da Nang (02-6-2008) The low-cost Air carrier Jetstar Pacific on June 1 inaugurated two air routes from Hanoi to Da nang and Nha trang
Jetstar Pacific Airlines offers 10,000 cheap tickets (29-5-2008) From 11am May 28, Jetstar Pacific Airlines officially offered 10,000 air tickets at only VND 15,000 a ticket (excluding tax and other additional fees) on its domestic flights at its website www.jetstar.com.
10,000 budget air tickets offered by Jetstar Pacific (29-5-2008) 10,000 tickets for domestic flights will be offered at VND 15,000 each from 11.00 am of May 28 to mark the participation of the first Vietnamese budget Airline Jetstar Pacific, in the global trademark of Jetstar.
Low-Cost Airlines Cut Fares in Big Promotion - Vietnam low-cost airline (28-5-2008) Jetstar Pacific Airlines is offering 10,000 one-way tickets at a price of VND15,000 (US$1) on domestic flights booked from August 8 to October 25 throughout the country.
The next hotspot - Vietnam Luxury resorts (28-5-2008) Luxury resorts are springing up along central Vietnam’s beautiful beaches, turning this heritage-rich area into the next frontier for upscale tourism, writes Andy Tran.
Gov’t okays expansion of Noi Bai Airport (24-5-2008) The Government has approved a master zoning plan to expand and develop the existing Noi Bai International Airport into a big airport able to handle bigger aircraft and more Air passengers in the coming years.
Import tariff on air petrol to go down - Jetstar Pacific (21-5-2008) The Ministry of Finance decided to lower the import tariff on fuel for Airlines in a move to help domestic carriers ride out the tough time when the world's price of crude oil has amounted to new levels.
Dong Hoi air terminal operational in central Vietnam - Dong Hoi airport (19-5-2008) Dong Hoi air terminal was put into operation in the central province of Quang Binh on May 18 by the Ministry of Transport and the provincial People’s Committee. The same day, the national flag carrier, Vietnam airline launched a new air route between Dong Hoi and Hanoi
Dong Hoi airport put into use -Vietnam Airlines Hanoi Dong Hoi route (19-5-2008) Dong Hoi airport in central Quang Binh province was inaugurated on May 18 after nearly four years of construction.
Surviving the time of high costs - Vietnam AirAsia (15-5-2008) When AirAsia announced the launch of direct services from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to HCMC and vice versa last month, a fact in the opening ceremony that was less noticed was that the budget carrier counted on its staff in all to organize the event.
AirAsia launches highly popular free seat campaign (15-5-2008) AirAsia’s on May 13 announced that it is offering free seats including the routes serviced by its long haul low-cost affiliate, AirAsia X.
Hue ready for festival in June, says official ; An Dinh Palace (07-5-2008) The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has readied itself for the Festival Hue 2008, a biannual event of art, culture, and tourism scheduled to take place in the former imperial city from June 3 to 11, the organizer said.
Pacific Airlines delays opening of two domestic routes , HCM City – Danang and HCM City – Buon Me Thuot (07-5-2008) Vietnam’s second carrier Pacific Airlines will postpone the operation of the Hcm city – Danang and HCM City – Buon Me Thuot routes schedule for August 2008 because petroleum and oil price rises, announced the airline.
Pacific Airlines suspends flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat, Buon Me Thuot (06-5-2008) Pacific Airlines has lately announced its plan to suspend flights between Ho chi minh city to Da lat and Buon Me Thuot cities from August 2008 due to the oil price rise.
Paradise found - Thailand (03-5-2008) With airport access, year round sunny weather and unlimited possibilities for fun, it’s no wonder Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular islands for tourists.
Journos head to City via Lion Air flight (02-5-2008) One week after Lion Air resumed Jakarta-Singapore-HCM City service, the Indonesian ‘hybrid’ carrier organised a familiarisation (FAM) trip to Hcm city for 12 journalists from Jakarta and eight from Singapore to introduce HCM City’s attractions to Indonesian and Singaporean tourists.

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