Vietnam Airlines ready for US direct route
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Vietnam Airlines is set to receive its final permit from U.S. authorities to conduct regular direct flights to the U.S. after nearly two decades of preparation.
The national flag carrier has completed all necessary documents to be approved by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), it stated.
It is set to receive the permit from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) soon. The airline did not specify a date.
Vietnam Airlines said the permit is different from that given earlier for international special charter flights between Vietnam and the U.S.
The carrier had earlier received permits to conduct 12 charter flights last year and another 12 this year.
Bamboo Airways had also received a permit to fly 12 charter flights to the U.S. from this month to November.
Last month, Vietnam Airlines was planning to operate regular flights between Vietnam and the U.S. starting October.
The airline in 2003 was ordered by the Ministry of Transport to begin direct services to the U.S. by 2005. However, concerns about profitability kept the carrier from realizing the goal until now.
Questions & Answers
Q.When did Vietnam Airlines originally intend to start direct flights to the U.S.?
When did Vietnam Airlines originally intend to start direct flights to the U.S.?
The Ministry of Transport ordered Vietnam Airlines in 2003 to begin direct services to the U.S. By 2005. Profitability concerns prevented them from meeting this goal until now.
Q.How do these new permits for regular flights differ from previous permissions received?
How do these new permits for regular flights differ from previous permissions received?
The article states this permit for regular flights is different from earlier permits given for international special charter flights. Vietnam Airlines previously received permits for 12 charter flights last year and 12 this year.
Q.Is any other Vietnamese airline currently operating charter flights to the U.S.?
Is any other Vietnamese airline currently operating charter flights to the U.S.?
Yes, Bamboo Airways received a permit to fly 12 charter flights to the U.S. These flights are scheduled to operate from this month until November.
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