Vietnam Airlines gets new CEO
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Vietnam Airlines deputy director Le Hong Ha will take over as the national carrier’s new CEO starting January 1, 2021.
Ha, 48, will replace Duong Tri Thanh who retires Thursday after almost five years at the helm.
Ha began working for Vietnam Airlines in 1994 as has occupied several key positions.
In 2015, he was appointed the CEO of Vietnam Airline’s subsidiary Jetstar Pacific (now Pacific Airlines), and is currently the chairman of the jet fuel supplier Skypec.
Vietnam Airlines has forecast a loss of VND14.44 trillion ($625 million) this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of passengers it served this year is estimated to fall 51 percent year-on-year to nearly 14.23 million, with the number of flights plunging 48 percent to 96,500.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new CEO's prior experience with Vietnam Airlines or its related companies?
What is the new CEO's prior experience with Vietnam Airlines or its related companies?
Le Hong Ha started at Vietnam Airlines in 1994, holding several key roles. He was CEO of its subsidiary Jetstar Pacific (now Pacific Airlines) in 2015 and is currently chairman of jet fuel supplier Skypec.
Q.How significantly has the pandemic impacted Vietnam Airlines' passenger numbers this year?
How significantly has the pandemic impacted Vietnam Airlines' passenger numbers this year?
The airline estimates passenger numbers will drop by 51 percent year-on-year to approximately 14.23 million. This reflects the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on travel.
Q.What financial loss is Vietnam Airlines anticipating for the current year?
What financial loss is Vietnam Airlines anticipating for the current year?
Vietnam Airlines has forecast a loss of VND14.44 trillion, which equates to $625 million, for this year. This substantial loss is attributed to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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