Vietravel Airlines
Vietravel Airlines (full name in Vietnamese: Công ty cổ phần hàng không Lữ hành Việt Nam, or Vietnam Travel Airlines Joint Stock Company in English) is an Asia leading travel airline owned by the Vietravel Holdings, registered in Huế City, Thừa Thiên - Huế Province, Central Vietnam.[2][3] The carrier started operations on December 26, 2020. Vietravel Airlines was invested and established with a capital of VNĐ 1300 billion, 100% of which is owned by Vietravel Holding.[2] On October 29, 2020, The Ministry of Transport issued the operation permit to Vietravel Airlines.[4] The airline received its first Airbus A321 aircraft on December 5, 2020.[5] Also, Vietravel Airlines has its first commercial flight on 25th November 2021.
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| Founded | February 12, 2019[1]
Establishment approval: April 3, 2020 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | First flight: December 1, 2020 Commercial service: January 7, 2021 | ||||||
| Operating bases | Phú Bài International Airport | ||||||
| Hubs | Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport Nội Bài International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Hà Nội Hồ Chí Minh Đà Nẵng Phú Quốc Đà Lạt Huế | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
| Parent company | Vietravel Holdings | ||||||
| Headquarters | City of Huế | ||||||
| Key people | Nguyễn Quốc Kỳ (Chairman) Vũ Đức Biên (CEO) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History
The airline was proposed in early 2018, and the dossiers were submitted to the Vietnamese relevant authorities for review. On April 3, 2020, the Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the establishment of the airline.[2]
On October 29, 2020, Vietravel Airlines received the operation license from the Ministry of Transport.[6]
On December 24, 2020, Vietravel Airlines received the Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam.[7]
On December 26, 2020, the airline launched its maiden flight between Hanoi - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City.[8]
On January 3, 2021, the carrier has announced its first charter routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Khanh Hoa, Qui Nhon and Phu Quoc.[9]
On January 19, 2021, the airline started selling its first commercial tickets for scheduled flight between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Currently, Vietravel Airlines has operating and expanding its routes to more than 10 destinations in Vietnam including: Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Hue, Vinh, Hai Phong.
Fleet
As of February 2021, the Vietravel Airlines fleet include the following aircraft:[10]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers (Y) | Notes |
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| Airbus A321-200 | 3 | — | 220 | Leased from Avolon[11] and MSFL |
| Airbus A321neo | — | 1 | Equipped with Airbus Cabin Flex (ACF)[12] | |
| Total | 3 | 1 | ||
Destinations
As of January 2021, Vietravel has announced the following routes and destinations:[9][13]
| City | Airport | IATA/ ICAO | Scheduled Service | Notes |
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| Huế | Phú Bài International Airport | HUI/VVPB | ✓ | Headquarters |
| Hồ Chí Minh City | Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport | SGN/VVTS | ✓ | Main Hub |
| Hanoi | Nội Bài International Airport | HAN/VVNB | ✓ | |
| Phú Quốc | Phú Quốc International Airport | PQC/VVPQ | ✓ | |
| Đà Lạt | Liên Khương Airport | DLI/VVDL | ✓ | |
| Quy Nhơn | Phù Cát Airport | UIH | ✓ | |
| Đà Nẵng | Đà Nẵng International Airport | DAD | ✓ |
References
- https://i.imgur.com/crSpf4h.jpg
- "Thủ tướng đồng ý lập hãng hàng không Vietravel Airlines (Vietnam's PM approved the establishment of Vietravel Airlines)". VnExpress. 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines to become country's sixth airline". Vietnam News. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines được cấp giấy phép bay". Tuổi Trẻ News. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines receives first aircraft". Saigon Times. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines được nhận giấy phép bay". VnExpress. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines ra mắt, sẽ bay thương mại từ tháng 1-2021". Tuổi Trẻ. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines to launch commercial flights in January". Tuoi Tre News. 2020-12-27. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Vietravel Airlines announced first charter services". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- "Vietravel Airlines Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- "Viet Nam's Vietravel Airlines adds first aircraft, an A321". ch-aviation. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- "Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF". Airbus. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- "Vietravel Airlines | Open Your World | Official website". Vietravel Airlines | Open Your World | Official website (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2021-01-18.
