The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to launch a summer promotional programme from March 15 to 28 (Illustrative photo courtesy of the carrier)
Hanoi (VNA) –🅘 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to launch a summerpromotional programme from March 15 to 28.
Under the promotional programme, one-way tickets to domesticdestinations will start at 299,000 VND (13 USD) while roundtrip tickets forinternational flights will be from 899,000 VND (39 USD). The prices exclude taxes and fees, and come with certain conditions.The programme is applied for flights departing from April 1 to October 31. Arepresentative of Vietnam Airlines said that last year’s summer promotionalprogramme, which was launched for 14 days, attracted dozens of thousandspassengers on domestic and international flights. The carrier has recentlyextended time for self-check-in by one hour, helping passengers save time inthe upcoming peak season. Wide-bodyaircraft will be increased on its key routes. In addition, a new air route connecting Nha Trang city in thecentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa with Seoul capital city of the Republicof Korea (RoK) will open on March 25. Moreinformation could be found at website www.vietnamairlines.com/vi/sites/chao-he-2018,the carrier’s Facebook page and hotline 1900 1100.-VNA
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The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to launch a summer promotional programme from March 15 to 28 (Illustrative photo courtesy of the carrier) 
