So far, only Vietnam Airlines has ordered wide-body aircraft that can handle a direct flight to the US, Photo: Le Toan Identified as an important market since 1996, the United States has been in Vietnam Airlines’ sights for a long time, with the national flag carrier opening a representative office in the US in 2001. Vietnam Airlines has been co-operating with major airlines in the US such as Delta Airlines to operate codeshare flights from Vietnam via Narita Airport in Japan and Frankfurt in Europe to 15 destinations across the US. Over the last 10 years, Vietnam Airlines has been actively preparing to weather technical and commercial challenges from such a route. “We have been in active discussions with Boeing, Airbus, and other aircraft engine manufacturers about the appropriate aircraft required, those which are capable of operating nonstop from Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City even in strong headwinds,” Duong Tri Thanh, CEO of Vietnam Airlines, told VIR. … [Read more...] about Direct flights to America greenlit
American airlines flight status
Vietnam airlines allowed to fly to US for first time
The Hanoitimes - Besides Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways have plans to open direct flights to the US. Vietnam qualified to launch direct flight to US US to soon grant Vietnamese airlines direct flight permission Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways acquires certificate to operate commercial flights Vietnamese airlines now can operate direct air service to the United State as Vietnam complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating by the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink delivers letter from FAA to Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang. Photo: US Embassy US Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink today delivered the letter from FAA to Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang and congratulates Vietnam on achieving a Category 1 … [Read more...] about Vietnam airlines allowed to fly to US for first time
Vietnam now qualified to establish flight services to US
At Noi Bai International Airport (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese airlines are now able to fly to the US and codeshare with US carriers after the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared that the Southeast Asian country complies with international safety standards under the agency’s International Aviation Safety Assessment programme. The US Embassy in Vietnam officially granted its host country with the Category 1 (CAT 1) rating on February 15. According to Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang, acquiring the CAT 1 will help to elevate Vietnamese airlines’ position and prestige to a new high. There are currently no direct flights between Vietnam and the US, thus passengers are currently having to transit in different countries and territories like China, Hong Kong, and Japan. The Vietnamese Government had approved plans early last year to expand the network of national … [Read more...] about Vietnam now qualified to establish flight services to US
Vietnam airlines now can launch non-stop flights to US
The Hanoitimes - Besides Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways have plans to open direct flights to the US. Vietnam qualified to launch direct flight to US US to soon grant Vietnamese airlines direct flight permission Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways acquires certificate to operate commercial flights Vietnamese airlines now can operate direct air service to the United State as Vietnam complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating by the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A Vietnam Airlines airplane prepares for landing at Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi. Photo: Reuters US Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink today delivered the letter from FAA to Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang and congratulates Vietnam on achieving a Category 1 aviation safety rating. “In the spirit of partnership, we are … [Read more...] about Vietnam airlines now can launch non-stop flights to US
Vietnam now qualified to establish flight services to the US
At Noi Bai International Airport (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese airlines are now able to fly to the US and codeshare with US carriers after the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared that the Southeast Asian country complies with international safety standards under the agency’s International Aviation Safety Assessment programme. The US Embassy in Vietnam officially granted its host country with the Category 1 (CAT 1) rating on February 15. According to Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang, acquiring the CAT 1 will help to elevate Vietnamese airlines’ position and prestige to a new high. There are currently no direct flights between Vietnam and the US, thus passengers are currently having to transit in different countries and territories like China, Hong Kong, and Japan. The Vietnamese Government had approved plans early last year to expand the network of national … [Read more...] about Vietnam now qualified to establish flight services to the US