Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: United Airlines introduces low fares to US, Hong Kong

Thursday, March 19, 2009

United Airlines introduces low fares to US, Hong Kong

United Airlines, the only American carrier to operate a daily direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and the US via Hong Kong, is offering promotional fares for flights between March 15 and June 14 this year.

The return fares to fly from HCM City to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland start at US$725. Meanwhile, US$825 is the lowest return fare for flights from HCM City to Denver, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Tucson.

As for farther destinations such as Chicago, New York, Washington D.C, Boston, Greensboro, Miami, Dallas, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia, the return fares start at US$925.

To fly to Ashville, Fayetteville, Salisbury and some other further cities that United Airlines call Zone 5, US$1,005 is the lowest return fare.

At present, the carrier is also offering a promotion fare of US$188 for a HCM City-Hong Kong return trip, not including US$50 for taxes and fees.

The Ho Chi Minh City-Hong Kong route is currently served by Vietnam Airlines, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines. In addition, Cathay Pacific’s subsidiary Dragonair flies daily from Hanoi to the US via Hong Kong.

VietNamNet/SGGP

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.