Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 7, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thai VietJet successfully launched the inaugural flight of its new international service between Bangkok and Phnom Penh with a welcoming ceremony at Phnom Penh International Airport. Flight VZ720 from Bangkok was warmly welcomed in the presence of General Mao Havanall, Minister of State at the Secretariat of Civil Aviation; Panyarak Poolthup, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kingdom of Cambodia; Alain Brun, CEO of Cambodia Airports; and Sao Wathana, Director of Phnom Penh International Airport.

Mr. Woranate Laprabang, CEO of Thai VietJet, said: “Following the long period of restricted air operations due to COVID-19, Thai VietJet is very pleased to be restarting operations with the expansion of its international flight network. The successful launch of the new Phnom Penh – Bangkok route, connecting the two Southeast Asian economic and cultural centers, is another milestone in the airline’s regional connectivity efforts. We are confident that this new route will play a vital role in connecting people between the two countries and contributing to the revival of tourism and overall economic development.”

On the occasion of the inaugural flight at the airport, Alain Brun, CEO of Cambodia Airports, stated: “Following a pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on air travel, all international airlines operating flights between Phnom Penh and Bangkok have resumed operations in the last three months. A further indication of the recent positive developments in air traffic is the launch of flights today by Thai VietJet, a new airline on this important route. Our airport teams are exploring all possibilities to restore traffic volumes to pre-pandemic levels and are therefore looking forward to beginning our collaboration with Thai VietJet.”

Initially, the new international connection Phnom Penh – Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) will be offered three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with a flight time of 1 hour 10 minutes. The frequency may be increased depending on market demand.

In addition to the new international route between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, Thai Vietjet, together with the group's network, has established a regular flight schedule between Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) with up to five flights per week, offering travelers between the two countries greater choice. The airline plans to expand its international network to many more destinations in the Asia-Pacific region in the near future, including Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, and others.

Thai Vietjet, named the fastest-growing low-cost carrier of the year by Global Business Outlook Magazine (London), has continuously expanded its route network – both domestically and internationally. The airline has prepared itself well for the resumption of regular international flights with new flight products and affordable fares, offering its passengers safe and comfortable flight experiences in new and modern aircraft. To ensure an optimal flight experience, passengers are asked to comply with local disease prevention and control regulations, as well as the entry requirements of their destination countries. These include, among other things, proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test, quarantine, and securing accommodation.

About Thai VietJet: Founded in 2014, Thai VietJet collaborates with VietJet to expand its route network and offer travelers more opportunities to discover Thailand and many other countries with its welcoming and pleasant service. Focusing on cost management, efficient operations, and high performance, the airline offers affordable and flexible fares as well as a wide range of services to meet customer needs.

Thai VietJet was named "Fastest Growing Low-Cost Airline 2020" by Global Business Outlook Magazine and is continuously expanding its young and modern fleet with Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The airline recently received the "Most Passenger-Friendly Cabin Crew 2021" award from International Finance Magazine, underscoring its position as a "hospitality airline." It reaffirms its core values ​​of "Friendliness & Fun," as well as "Safety," "Punctuality," and "Affordable Prices."

Thai VietJet currently operates 14 domestic routes in Thailand, including flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ubon Ratchathani, and Surat Thani, as well as regional flights, for example, from Phuket to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Udon Thani, and direct flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai. The airline is also actively expanding its international route network, connecting Thailand with Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, and other key destinations in the region.