Southeast Asia Travel News | Update 9th August
Vietjet to launch first route from HCMC to Australia’s Perth
Vietjet has become the first Vietnamese airline operating the direct route connecting HCMC and Perth, linking Vietnam’s most dynamic city and the Western Australia state.
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VietJet Air launches Ho Chi Minh City– Jakarta route
Vietnamese budget airline VietJet Air officially launched a direct flight connecting Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Jakarta (Indonesia) on August 5.
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Vietjet resumes Phuket-Chiang Rai flights
Thai Vietjet will resume direct flights on 29 October from Phuket in South Thailand to Chiang Rai, a town in far north Thailand.
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New Siem Reap Angkor Airport offers non-profit landings but no free rides
A senior civil aviation official confirmed that between October 5 and 15, 2023, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport will conduct some test flights as needed, non-commercial and non-profit, but not offer free rides to passengers.
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Philippines to grant e-visas for Chinese visitors
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs announced it would pilot its first-ever electronic visa (e-visa) system from late this month, starting with China, in an effort to revitalize its tourism industry.
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Singapore Airlines to boost services for 2024 northern summer season
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (March 31, 2024 to October 26, 2024).
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