AirAsia unveils plans to begin international flights to Vietnam city
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AirAsia will start flying from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to Can Tho in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta in the next few months. The budget carrier has announced it will begin the Kuala Lumpur – Can Tho service on April 8 with four flights a week and the Bangkok – Can Tho service from May 2 with three flights, AirAsia said in a recent statement. Tran Viet Phuong, director of the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, told local media that the services would help increase the number of foreign tourists visiting the Mekong Delta.
He added that visitors from not only Southeast Asia but also from India and Australia would find it easier to reach the city given AirAsia’s network.
AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said: “We foresee the new route not only contributing to the socio-economic development of the city, but also providing new opportunities for the people in Mekong Delta to connect with ASEAN and beyond through our wide network.”
According to the Can Tho Tourism Association, 8.48 million tourists visited the city in 2018, a 12.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will AirAsia's new services to Can Tho begin?
When will AirAsia's new services to Can Tho begin?
The Kuala Lumpur to Can Tho service is scheduled to start on April 8. Flights from Bangkok to Can Tho will commence from May 2, according to AirAsia’s statement.
Q.How frequently will AirAsia operate flights on these new routes?
How frequently will AirAsia operate flights on these new routes?
AirAsia will operate four flights a week on the Kuala Lumpur, Can Tho route. The Bangkok, Can Tho service will have three flights weekly.
Q.What impact are these new services expected to have on Can Tho's tourism?
What impact are these new services expected to have on Can Tho's tourism?
Tran Viet Phuong, the director of the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, believes the services will increase foreign tourist numbers to the Mekong Delta. Visitors from Southeast Asia, India, and Australia will have easier access.
Q.How many tourists visited Can Tho in 2018?
How many tourists visited Can Tho in 2018?
According to the Can Tho Tourism Association, the city welcomed 8.48 million tourists in 2018. This figure represented a 12.5 percent increase compared to the previous year.
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