Jetstar Pacific launches low-cost flight between Hong Kong and central Vietnam
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It is the carrier’s third international flight route from Da Nang City. Jetstar Pacific has started its Da Nang – Hong Kong service, using Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 seats in economy class, to meet the rising travel demand and promote tourism in Vietnam’s central resort city, the Da Nang tourism department said.
Tickets cost from VND290,000 ($12.75) for one-way flight, which lasts one hour and 45 minutes, the department said in a report, citing the airline.
The carrier will run three flights per week on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
The route, which was launched Monday, is the budget airline’s third international route linking Da Nang with foreign cities, after Taipei of Taiwan and Singapore.
Jetstar Pacific, 70 percent-owned by flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and 30 percent by Australia’s Qantas Airways, currently operates flights to 80 destinations of 17 countries.
International tourist arrivals to Da Nang last year jumped 31.6 percent from 2015 to 1.7 million.
Cathay Dragon and HK Express have already been operating on the Da Nang-Hong Kong route, with seven flights and three flights per week, respectively.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new flight route Jetstar Pacific has launched?
What is the new flight route Jetstar Pacific has launched?
Jetstar Pacific has launched a new low-cost flight service connecting Da Nang City in central Vietnam with Hong Kong. This is the carrier's third international route from Da Nang.
Q.Which aircraft does Jetstar Pacific use for this new route and how many seats does it have?
Which aircraft does Jetstar Pacific use for this new route and how many seats does it have?
The airline uses Airbus A320 aircraft for the Da Nang, Hong Kong service. Each aircraft is configured with 180 seats, all in economy class.
Q.How often will Jetstar Pacific operate flights on the Da Nang, Hong Kong route?
How often will Jetstar Pacific operate flights on the Da Nang, Hong Kong route?
Jetstar Pacific will operate flights on this route three times per week. The flights are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
Q.Are there other airlines already operating on the Da Nang, Hong Kong route?
Are there other airlines already operating on the Da Nang, Hong Kong route?
Yes, Cathay Dragon and HK Express are already operating on this route. Cathay Dragon flies seven times per week, and HK Express operates three flights weekly.
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