After a restructuring period, Bamboo Airways has resumed international flights, offering competitive fares rivaling low-cost carriers on the HCMC-Bangkok route.
Bamboo Airways flights to Bangkok will land at Don Mueang Airport. Photo: BAV.
On the afternoon of November 26, flight QH323 from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (HCMC) landed at Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok, Thailand).
Phan Dinh Tue, Chairman of Bamboo Airways, stated that this marks not only Bamboo Airways’ return to the Thai market but also the beginning of re-establishing its regular international flight network. This milestone demonstrates the airline’s recovery efforts and commitment to sustainable growth.
He further emphasized that Bangkok and Thailand have long been popular destinations for Vietnamese and international tourists. Bamboo Airways previously operated routes connecting Hanoi and HCMC to Bangkok, achieving high occupancy rates, peaking at 90% during the 2023 Lunar New Year season.
Currently, the HCMC-Bangkok route is highly competitive, with participation from several Vietnamese and Thai airlines, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Vietravel Airlines, AirAsia, and Thai Airways.
During a media event in Thailand, Truong Viet Cuong, Deputy General Director of Bamboo Airways, highlighted the airline’s competitive advantages, including its high on-time performance (OTP) and full-service offerings.
“Bamboo is committed to maintaining a high OTP. Despite being a full-service airline, we offer competitive fares, which are key factors in attracting customers on this busy route,” Cuong noted.
According to a survey by Tri Thuc – Znews, in December, round-trip fares for the HCMC-Bangkok route range from VND 3.4 to 3.6 million for Bamboo Airways and low-cost carrier AirAsia. Vietjet Air and Vietravel Airlines’ fares are around VND 4.5 million, while Vietnam Airlines’ fares are at VND 6.3 million.
Bamboo Airways plans to operate the HCMC-Bangkok route with a daily round trip, departing at 11:15 AM from HCMC and 2:00 PM from Bangkok.
Previously, the airline had launched regular flights on the HCMC-Bangkok route in April 2022 and Hanoi-Bangkok in March 2023.
On November 5, an Airbus A320 aircraft, registered JU-1410, landed at Noi Bai International Airport, becoming the newest addition to Bamboo Airways’ fleet ahead of the year-end peak season.
Luong Hoai Nam, CEO of Bamboo Airways, shared that over the past year, the airline has been actively negotiating with aircraft reducers worldwide to expand its fleet amidst a global aircraft shortage.
He noted that Bamboo Airways is continuing discussions with partners and anticipates adding more aircraft before the Lunar New Year of 2025.
With these new additions, the airline plans to increase flight frequencies and resume regular domestic and international routes.
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Source: Vietnam Insider