The VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJet Air) earned 5.7 trillion VND (256.5 million USD) in revenue during the first half this year, up 205 percent from the same period last year. The figures were released by the low-cost carrier at a conference reviewing its six-month operations on August 16 in Ho Chi Minh City. During the reviewed period, the airline transported more than four million passengers, significantly contributing to the record 26 percent increase in domestic aviation transportation compared with the same period last year. The carrier is currently operating a fleet of 26 Airbus A320 and A321 jets on 33 domestic and international routes to Thailand, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and China. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat hailed VietJet’s impressive performance as a critical boost to the development of the sector as well as the economy, adding that the carrier’s promotional programmes have helped … [Read more...] about Bản in : VietJet Air doubles revenue in the first 6 months
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VietJet Air gets $1,000 fine over bikini show on plane
Vietnam aviation authorities have imposed a VND20 million ($960) fined on private carrier VietJet Air (VJA) for organizing a bikini show on its flight on August 5, 2012. Nguyen Trong Thang, chief inspector of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV), told Tuoi Tre that he had signed the decision of administrative penalty for the budget airline. The decision came after the Wednesday meeting between Thang, representatives of relevant state aviation agencies, and VJA on the incident. After reviewing the show’s video clips which were posted on the Internet and listening to the explanation from VJA, CAAV representatives analyzed the wrong points in organizing such event on a flight to VJA representatives. Thang said VJA got the fines as it had violated the local aviation regulations by organizing unapproved show on a plane. When being asked if VJA had also violated aviation safety regulation for letting passengers using camera phones to record the 3-minute show, Thang said … [Read more...] about VietJet Air gets $1,000 fine over bikini show on plane
VietJet Air doubles revenue in the first 6 months
The VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJet Air) earned 5.7 trillion VND (256.5 million USD) in revenue during the first half this year, up 205 percent from the same period last year. The figures were released by the low-cost carrier at a conference reviewing its six-month operations on August 16 in Ho Chi Minh City. During the reviewed period, the airline transported more than four million passengers, significantly contributing to the record 26 percent increase in domestic aviation transportation compared with the same period last year. The carrier is currently operating a fleet of 26 Airbus A320 and A321 jets on 33 domestic and international routes to Thailand, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and China. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat hailed VietJet’s impressive performance as a critical boost to the development of the sector as well as the economy, adding that the carrier’s promotional programmes have helped … [Read more...] about VietJet Air doubles revenue in the first 6 months
VietJet Air staff suspended after destination change scandal
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to suspend a number of VietJet Air staff who were involved in changing a flight's destination from Dalat to Cam Ranh. The incident occurred on June 19, and was widely seen as resulting from a lack of responsibility and communication among VietJet Air staff. The crew did not notice the route change until were informed by the Cam Ranh Air Traffic Control Tower. VietJet Air flight changed destination Lai Xuan Thanh, CAAV’s Director, said, “Even though the incident did not cause any serious damages, it did threaten aviation safety.” As a result, the CAAV decided to suspended captain Pavel Ondrej, deputy commander Amin Hassiri and chief stewardess Phan Thi Huong Trang for one month, beginning from the day they were put on temporary suspension, June 20. During this period, VietJet Air must also review the case to draw lessons and organise better training for their staff on CAAV regulations. Two airline staff … [Read more...] about VietJet Air staff suspended after destination change scandal
VietJet sees huge jump in number of passengers in first seven months of 2014
VietNamNet Bridge - Low-cost airline VietJet Air carried three million passengers from January to July, a 182% increase in capacity year-on-year, the carrier announced at its preliminary business review last week. During this period, the airline generated VND3.818 trillion in revenue and paid VND349 billion in taxes, bringing its total of taxed revenue to VND1.51 trillion. VietJet, which recently expanded its fleet and now features 15 Airbus A320 aircraft, has served a total of 7.4 million passengers since December 2011, on more than 18,500 safe flights. VietJet also scored an impressive 99.39% in a technical reliability evaluation of the last 12 months (statistics as of31 July, 2014). The airline has also implemented enhanced training programs. During the same period, 1,708 students graduated from 132 training courses. VietJet’s training center also earned a Certificate of Merit from the Ministry of Transport. VietJet has introduced several far-reaching community … [Read more...] about VietJet sees huge jump in number of passengers in first seven months of 2014