.jpg "An A350 or 787 jets are expected to operate to Perth from the start of December. Photo Vietnam Airlines.")
The service will operate three times a week, on Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 7th December. The initial schedule has outbound flight depart 15:50 arriving 23:05 and the return flight is timed to leave at 00:50 every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, landing back at a little after 06:00.
Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook indicated the new route would open an abundance of opportunities for the two cities and a boost for new Western Australia's tourism sector. "We have a growing Western Australian-Vietnamese community in our state, which has contributed to our social, economic and cultural development and this announcement will provide better direct connections for the community whether it be for leisure, business or studying opportunities”, he said.
Vietnam is becoming an emerging tourism market for Western Australia, with 10,000 visitors travelling into the state between March 2022 and March 2023. "With flights starting in December, just in time for the peak summer season, I'm sure this route will be very popular, and helps affirm our status as the Western Gateway to Australia” Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism of Western Australia Rita Saffioti said.
Vietnam Airlines also recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Expedia Group, expanding its existing relationship to a global scale. The agreement will promote and facilitate travel bookings and sales through Expedia Group's global online platform. The two parties intend to collaborate in areas of mutual interest to enhance customer experience, expand market reach, and help increase revenue streams.
“Vietnam Airlines is pleased to build on the existing agreement with Expedia Group to capture the robust growth in travel demand in the region. We are excited to expand our presence on a global scale and attract many more international travelers around the world to explore mesmerizing destinations in Vietnam through our expansive network. This agreement will bring better experience for our customers when flying with Vietnam’s national carrier” – said Dang Anh Tuan, Executive Vice President, Vietnam Airlines.
