Vietjet has made a significant impact on the aviation industry since it began operations. It has established itself as a major low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia and continues to expand its presence.
Ready for takeoff? Let’s depart into the world of this low-cost airline. In no particular order, here are 10 facts about Vietjet, covering its history and current operations.
1. The airline was founded in 2007
Vietjet was founded in November 2007 by Vietnamese businesswoman Madame Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao.
2. Vietjet is Vietnam’s first privately owned airline
Notably, Vietjet is the first privately owned airline to be created in Vietnam.
The nation’s flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, for example, is state-owned.
3. The airline is a low-cost carrier
Compared to the nation’s flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet operates using a low-cost business model, offering affordable fares and charging extra for ancillary’s such as baggage and meals.
4. Vietjet operated its inaugural flight in 2011
After numerous post-launch setbacks, Vietjet’s maiden flight finally took to the skies on December 25, 2011, with a service from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.
5. The airline is based in Ho Chi Minh City
According to the airline’s official website, Vietjet’s corporate office is located at 302/3 Kim Ma Street, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
6. Vietjet has a fleet of over 80 aircraft
Vietjet currently has a fleet of over 80 aircraft, including Airbus 320-200s, Airbus A321-200s, Airbus A321neos, and Airbus A330-300s.
7. The airline operates domestic and international services
Vietjet serves over 100 destinations, offering domestic and international flights.
Vietjet’s international routes include cities such as Sydney, Mumbai, Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Tokyo.
8. Vietjet faced controversy for its marketing tactics
Back in 2012, Vietjet launched an advertising campaign that featured its female cabin crew wearing bikinis.
The marketing ploy was ultimately met with a mixed reaction, with some feeling it was inappropriate, while others thought it was a genius idea by the airline to gain publicity.
Bikini-clad females also danced for passengers on a flight. The airline was later fined for that stunt.
9. The airline has several aircraft on order
According to Vietjet, the airline currently has over 300 aircraft on order.
The delivery of these new aircraft will occur over the next few years.
10. Vietjet has a subsidiary airline
In November 2014, VietJet launched Thai Vietjet Air, with the airline being based at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
As it stands, Thai Vietjet Air serves over 20 destinations using Airbus A320-200s and Airbus A321-200s.
This article was updated on September 23, 2024.
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