Vietnam Airlines lands at Perth Airport

Perth Airport Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove said that the new service represents another milestone for Western Australia’s aviation strategy.

“We’ve worked closely with the State Government to focus on international aviation markets which will benefit the Western Australian tourism industry and the wider economy.

“Vietnam is Western Australia’s 14^th largest trading partner, with total trade of $2.4 billion in 2022-23.and the ability to connect by air will only grow business ties.

“This new non-stop service with our new airline partner Vietnam Airlines will unlock more opportunities by generating more than 85,000 seats and nearly 6,000 tons of cargo capacity annually,” said Ms Holsgrove.

Vietnam Airlines Australia General Manager Mr Nguyen Huu Tung said that the new service aligns with our strategy to expand Vietnam Airlines network in Australia.

“Vietnam Airlines’ new, non-stop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Perth will help bring Western Australians to numerous famous tourist spots in Vietnam, travelling beyond Vietnam will also be made easy thanks to convenient connecting from Ho Chi Minh City to Europe and North-East Asia on Vietnam Airlines expanding flight network.”

The airline will fly a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route. The aircraft has a total of 274 seats including 28 Business Class, 35 Premium Economy Class and 211 Economy Class seats, offering passengers a choice when travelling between the two ports.

The inaugural service (SGN-PER) will arrive into Perth at 23:05 tonight and depart on 8 December (PER-SGN) at 00.50.

The inaugural service will commence on 7 December (SGN-PER) arriving into Perth at 23:05 and depart on 8 December (PER-SGN) at 00.50.

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