Vietnam Airlines to arrive at Gatwick

Next Friday (9 December) sees the arrival of Vietnam Airlines at Gatwick.  The occasion is a significant new entry for the airport, and major step forward for the airline.  On board the 13hrs 5mins non-stop flight from Hanoi is expected to be Dr Pham Ngoc Minh, President and CEO of Vietnam Airlines. 

Vietnam Airlines plans to initially operate twice weekly between Gatwick – Hanoi, and also twice weekly Gatwick – Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), using a Boeing 777-200ER, with three cabins, Economy, Deluxe Economy and Business Class.  The airline will use the North Terminal.

Vietnam Airlines is significant for the airport as it marks another major breakthrough in its quest to attract new long haul airlines, particularly from South East Asia. 

Air Asia X has already arrived and will go up to four times per week from 14 December and next year will see Hong Kong Airlines and Air China on the Gatwick apron. www.vietnamairlines.com

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