Vietnam Airlines starts second service to Sydney
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Vietnam Airlines added a second route from Vietnam to Sydney (SYD). The SkyTeam carrier now offers three times weekly flights on the 7,783-kilometre route between Hanoi (HAN) and Australia’s busiest airport, complementing the airline’s existing daily service from Ho Chi Minh City. The airline will face no competition on the new service which will be flown using its 274-seat 787-9s.
Kerrie Mather, MD & CEO of Sydney Airport, said: “More than 240,000 passengers travelled between Sydney and Vietnam in 2016, and we’re delighted this new service will provide more choice for this growing market. With about 40% of Australia’s Vietnamese-born residents living in NSW, the service will make an important contribution to supporting the visiting family and friends market. Hanoi’s colonial architecture and rich sense of history also makes it the ideal holiday destination for Australian travellers.
” Adam Marshall, NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events, added: “In 2016 NSW welcomed 32,000 visitors from Vietnam, which was up 27% on 2015. Between them, those visitors injected $162 million in overnight visitor expenditure into the state’s economy, which again was an 11% increase on the year prior.” With the airline also operating a daily service between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne, Vietnam Airlines currently has a monopoly on non-stop services between Australia and Vietnam.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of aircraft will Vietnam Airlines use for the new Hanoi to Sydney route?
What kind of aircraft will Vietnam Airlines use for the new Hanoi to Sydney route?
Vietnam Airlines will use its 274-seat 787-9 aircraft for the new service from Hanoi to Sydney. These planes will operate three times weekly on the new 7,783-kilometre route.
Q.How many passengers travelled between Sydney and Vietnam in 2016?
How many passengers travelled between Sydney and Vietnam in 2016?
In 2016, over 240,000 passengers travelled between Sydney and Vietnam. This new service aims to provide more travel choice for this growing market.
Q.Does Vietnam Airlines face competition on its new Hanoi to Sydney service?
Does Vietnam Airlines face competition on its new Hanoi to Sydney service?
No, Vietnam Airlines will face no competition on its new service between Hanoi and Sydney. This adds to their existing daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City.
Q.How much money did Vietnamese visitors inject into the NSW economy in 2016?
How much money did Vietnamese visitors inject into the NSW economy in 2016?
In 2016, visitors from Vietnam injected $162 million in overnight visitor expenditure into New South Wales' economy. This figure represents an 11% increase compared to the previous year.
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