First ever flights between Vietnam and #Queensland
50 years after Australia established diplomatic relations with Vietnam, the first non-stop flights connecting the rapidly developing nation and Queensland will launch in June.
Vietjet will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE), with Eco-Class fares staring from $AUD200 one-way (plus taxes & fees).
The flights are predicted to inject $25.6 million into Queensland’s visitor economy and support 240 jobs in the first year of operation. The three-year deal will support the planned growth of flights to four services per week by year three.
Brisbane Airport Corporation Chief Executive Officer Gert-Jan de Graaff says the arrival of Vietjet enhances BNE’s role as a key Asia-Pacific Gateway.
“Vietnam is a rapidly growing market for Queensland and we are delighted to have Vietjet join the BNE family. To have Vietnam and the Sunshine State connected for the first time by non-stop flights will deliver benefits in two countries.”
“This historic new service from Vietjet will enable family and friends in Vietnam easy connection to Queensland and will cut hours off a journey.”
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said this is another big win for Queensland’s $200 million aviation war chest which is tipped to add 1.18 million direct international inbound seats to Queensland and almost a billion dollars for the visitor economy.
“Visitors from Vietnam sharing Queensland’s great lifestyle benefits accommodation and hospitality providers and tourism operators, while growing more good Queensland jobs.
“It’s Queensland’s time to shine on our golden decade of tourism opportunity to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”.....
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