Vietjet Launches Sixth Route to Australia, Elevating Travel Experience

Vietjet’s inaugural flight from Hanoi, Vietnam, to Melbourne, Australia, successfully landed at Melbourne Airport today. The arrival was celebrated by notable figures including the Hon. Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Jobs and Industry, and the Vietnamese Deputy Ambassador to Australia, Nghiem Xuan Hoa. This new route marks Vietjet's sixth connection between Vietnam and Australia, providing twice-weekly round trips on Tuesdays and Saturdays using modern A330 aircraft.

The introduction of the Melbourne-Hanoi route further enhances Vietjet's network, promoting convenience and accessibility for travelers. Passengers can expect a premium Business class experience featuring exclusive check-in, priority lanes, business lounges, gourmet meals, and 180-degree flatbed seats. Additionally, a promotional offer includes a 50% discount on Business fares with the code SBJUNE50, available until June 14.

To attract more travelers, Vietjet also offers Eco tickets starting from VND0 for one-way trips on routes between Vietnam and Australia until June 10, 2024. This offer includes an extra 20kg of checked baggage and a hot meal, varying by route and travel date. All passengers benefit from SkyCare travel insurance, covering health, medical expenses, and flight-related issues.

Vietjet's Vice President, Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh, highlighted the airline's expansion efforts since their first flight to Australia in April 2023. The Melbourne-Hanoi route, along with the upcoming Sydney-Hanoi route launching on June 8, 2024, underscores Vietjet’s commitment to providing quality services and expanding connections between the two countries. Melbourne Airport’s Chief of Aviation, Jim Parashos, noted the significant growth of the Vietnamese market post-pandemic, emphasizing the benefits of increased capacity for both passengers and exporters.

The new route is expected to boost investment and demand for tourism, study abroad, family visits, and work opportunities in Victoria. It aligns with the state’s goal of restoring tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2025, aiming for USD53 billion in revenue and 111.8 million tourist arrivals by 2028.