The national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VA) recently announced its intention to launch a new direct air route linking Ha Noi, the capital of Vietnam, and Osaka in the Kansai region of Japan since January 13, 2010.
VA plans to operate five flights per week on every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday along the route, using Airbus A321.
Japan and the Kansai region are important markets in the carrier’s plan on air route development, said Mr. Pham Ngoc Minh, President and CEO of Vietnam Airlines.
The direct route Ha Noi – Osaka is the fourth one from the capital city of Vietnamto Japan and the eighth one between the two countries.
VA is exploiting other direct routes to Japan via destinations in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Through the launching of the latest air route, VA can provide 33 flights per week to Japan.
The carrier has occupied 50% of market share for direct routes between Vietnam and Japan./.