Vietnam Airlines plans to operate the first regular direct flight route from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco, delighting passengers and opening up business opportunities for both Vietnam and the US.

MR. ADAM SITKOFF – Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi

Vietnam and the United States have established a strong partnership in many social-economic areas. US exports to Vietnam have more than quadrupled in the last decade, and the United States remains the largest export market for Vietnam, even during this terrible pandemic. Air transport is at the heart of global economic growth. It creates employment, facilitates trade, enables tourism and supports sustainable development all around the world. Around 700,000 Americans visit Vietnam every year to experience its wonderful food, natural wonders, world-class hotels, warm smiles, business opportunities, and more. Vietnam Airlines’ new commercial service between Vietnam and the US is an important milestone in our relationship. It will support people-to-people exchanges between the two countries and help ensure that new opportunities for the future are realized.

MRS. PHAM THI SON – Chairwoman of the Board of Hong Ngoc Ha Travel

A regular direct flight route between Vietnam and the US would be excellent
news, long-awaited by businesses, investors, residents, expatriates in both countries, and the whole aviation industry. Though there would be some obstacles to wade through in one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive markets, we at Hong Ngoc Ha Travel believe in the 4-star international carrier Vietnam Airlines and their courage, reputation, and class. We trust they would take the US market by storm and remain a desirable and trustworthy flight option for customers.

MR. NGUYEN VAN TOAN – CEO of Viet My Tourist JSC

Being able to fly straight to the US is a huge benefit to all customers, especially the middleaged and elderly, easing worry about arduous and time-consuming flights with multiple stops. Tourism companies can also offer more tempting packages with the best possible itineraries. We have high hopes that the US market will be bustling, especially as people are eager to vacation, visit family, and work abroad after two years of travel restrictions. Viet My Tourist JSC expects to make a 150% jump in growth compared to 2019.

MR. TRAN MANH CUONG – Entrepreneur in construction

As someone who travels regularly between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco to work and visit my family, I’m looking forward to being on Vietnam
Airlines’ flights with cabin crew dressed in traditional ao dai and using services that are “purely Vietnamese”, without wasting time in transit like I would with foreign airlines.