VietJet evaluates several potential new international routes in Southeast Asia

[flying.monkeyz]

VietJet has indicated it is looking at several potential markets in Southeast Asia and North Asia. It has mentioned Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Singapore, Busan and Seoul in South Korea and Taipei in Taiwan as potential destinations. Two of these will likely be launched in 2013.

VietJet plans to look at operating international services from both Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. But Ho Chi Minh is the most likely initial gateway for any new international route with Hanoi service to follow if the Ho Chi Minh service succeeds. For example, VietJet is now considering launching Hanoi-Bangkok, leveraging its investment in the Thai market.

The large amount of LCC capacity already in the Vietnam-Singapore market could be a deterrent for VietJet. But unlike some other potential markets, Singapore is a big destination for Vietnamese passengers. Given that it now has a strong brand in Vietnam as well as a local distribution network, VietJet may be able to make Singapore work despite the competition from Tiger and Jetstar by focusing on Vietnamese clientele. Tiger and Jetstar Asia both currently serve Hanoi as well as Ho Chi Minh.

http://centreforaviation.com/analysi...e-market-98404

Hope to see more services to Vietnam!

[Kyo]

Not to mention there's LionAir on the SIN-SGN route also...