Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam new air route to 4 Japanese cities

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Vietnam new air route to 4 Japanese cities

The corporation began this air route in July 2005, but suspended operations in December 2007 due to low demand.

At present, there are 25 flights a week from HCM City to four Japanese cities, including Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Vietnam Airlines began operating its air route from Hanoi to Nagoya in November 2009.

Vietnam Airlines has just became a full member of SkyTeam, the world’s second largest airline alliance, making it the only carrier in Southeast Asia to be admitted as a member.

Vietnam Airlines expects to transport 12 million local and foreign passengers this year with 290 flights per day, for revenues of VND32.2 trillion ($1.69 billion) and profits of VND151 billion ($7.9 million) this year.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

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.