US direct flight fare around $1,000
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A one-way ticket from Vietnam to the U.S. will cost around $1,000 and be available on the Vietnam Airlines website in a few days, the carrier has said.
There would be a reduced number of passengers to lower the aircraft’s weight to ensure no fuel stops are needed, CEO Le Hong Ha told reporters Tuesday.
On the Boeing 787 and Airbus 350 planes Vietnam Airlines uses, this means a maximum of 210-220 passengers instead of the full complement of 300, he said.
The 2.2 million Vietnamese-Americans in the U.S. would be the main targets in the future, he said.
The Vietnam-U.S. direct route would not be profitable for five to 10 years, but it is better to fly to sustain cash flows, he said.
Passengers allowed to enter Vietnam from the U.S. now amid Covid-19 are experts, businesspeople and high-skilled workers.
The first regular direct flight to the U.S. will leave HCMC in the evening of November 28, achieving a dream conceived nearly two decades ago.
It will arrive in San Francisco 13 hours and 50 minutes later.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific cities will the direct flights connect in Vietnam and the U.S.?
Which specific cities will the direct flights connect in Vietnam and the U.S.?
The first regular direct flight will depart from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in Vietnam and is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco. The article does not mention other specific city connections for this route.
Q.Why will Vietnam Airlines initially carry fewer passengers on these direct flights?
Why will Vietnam Airlines initially carry fewer passengers on these direct flights?
Vietnam Airlines will reduce the number of passengers to lower the aircraft’s weight. This strategy is implemented to ensure that the planes can complete the journey without requiring any fuel stops along the way.
Q.What is the expected profitability timeline for the new Vietnam-U.S. Direct route?
What is the expected profitability timeline for the new Vietnam-U.S. Direct route?
The CEO, Le Hong Ha, stated that the Vietnam-U.S. Direct route is not expected to become profitable for a period of five to 10 years. The current motivation is to sustain cash flows.
Q.What types of passengers are currently permitted to enter Vietnam from the U.S. Under current Covid-19 rules?
What types of passengers are currently permitted to enter Vietnam from the U.S. Under current Covid-19 rules?
Amidst current Covid-19 restrictions, only specific groups of passengers are allowed entry into Vietnam from the U.S. These include experts, businesspeople, and high-skilled workers, as stated in the article.
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