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Vietjet and Japan Airlines to Commence Code share Ticket Sales

By Sarah ChenJapan
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New-age airline Vietjet and Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that both carriers` will begin sales of their codeshare flights starting Tuesday, 23 October 2018.

This follows a formal partnership agreement between both parties in 2017, in which Vietjet and JAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding for commercial cooperation. The two airlines now offer codeshare flights on domestic destinations in Vietnam and on international flights between Vietnam and Japan.

Applicable routes operated by Vietjet include domestic flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang; Hanoi and Da Nang; and international flights linking Kansai with Hanoi. The codeshare flights will be available for travel from 28 October 2018, while the Kansai to Hanoi route specifically commences operation on 8 November 2018.

According to the agreement, Vietjet and JAL aims to continue expanding their codeshare routes in the near future, including other flight services between Japan and Vietnam as well as JAL’s domestic flights, and Vietjet’s domestic flights.

Vietjet, the largest domestic airline in Vietnam, started its flight services in 2011 and now operates an expanding network all over Vietnam and Asia. Offering convenient and friendly services with reasonable fares and many other attractive add-on services, Vietjet has succeeded in creating new demands in Vietnam. As a new-age carrier, it also offers top-class service called “SkyBoss”, which has been very well received among passengers expecting quality service.

 

Questions & Answers

Q.

When can passengers begin purchasing tickets for these new codeshare flights?

A.

Sales for the codeshare flights between Vietjet and Japan Airlines started on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Passengers can purchase tickets from this date onwards for eligible routes and travel dates mentioned in the agreement.

Q.

Which routes are initially covered by this codeshare agreement?

A.

Initially, the codeshare covers Vietjet-operated domestic flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and Hanoi and Da Nang. It also includes international flights linking Kansai with Hanoi.

Q.

When do these codeshare flights become available for travel?

A.

The codeshare flights will be available for travel from 28 October 2018. However, the specific Kansai to Hanoi route will commence operation slightly later, on 8 November 2018.

Q.

Does the agreement plan for any future expansion of codeshare routes?

A.

Yes, Vietjet and JAL aim to expand their codeshare routes further. This includes other flight services between Japan and Vietnam, as well as JAL's domestic flights and Vietjet's additional domestic flights in the future.

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