Press Release

Japan Airlines (JAL) and new-age airline Vietjet today announced that the carriers` will begin sales of their codeshare flights starting October 23. Vietjet and JAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding for commercial cooperation in 2017 and will now offer codeshare flights on domestic destinations in Vietnam and on international flights between Vietnam and Japan.

[Details on Codeshare Agreement]
- For travel starting October 28, 2018 (Codeshare flights are subject to government approval)
- Reservation and ticket sales will be available from October 23, 2018

Applicable Routes Operated by Vietjet
Domestic Flights
- Ho Chi Minh=Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh=Da Nang
- Hanoi=Da Nang

International Flights
- Kansai=Hanoi (from November 8^th)

Based on the agreement, the two airlines will aim to expand their codeshare routes in the near future, including other flight services between Japan and Vietnam as well as JAL’s domestic flights, and Vietjet’s domestic flights.

Vietjet is the largest domestic airline in Vietnam with an expanding flight network across the country and Asia. In addition to the airline’s high-quality services, diverse ticket classes, and affordable tickets, Vietjet also brings its passengers memorable flying experiences on new aircraft with comfortable seats and up to nine delicious hot meals served by the carrier’s friendly cabin crew, and many other attractive added-on services.

As a new-age carrier, it offers also higher-class service called “SkyBoss”, which has been very well received among passengers expecting quality services.

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