Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand

WVR - On May 28, in the presence of General Secretary, President To Lam and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, along with senior leaders of both countries, Vietjet announced the development program for the new generation Boeing 737-8 fleet for Vietjet Thailand, while celebrating the milestone of 50 million passengers on the Vietnam-Thailand flight network.
Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Vietjet celebrates the milestone of 50 million passengers on the Vietnam-Thailand flight network and announces the development program for the Boeing 737-8 fleet.

The event took place within the framework of the Vietnam-Thailand Business Forum, contributing to opening a new phase of cooperation in economy, investment, tourism, and people-to-people connectivity between the two countries on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.

Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Vietjet celebrates the milestone of 50 million passengers on the Vietnam-Thailand flight network and announces the development program for the Boeing 737-8 fleet.

Expanding the New Generation Boeing Fleet in Thailand

Vietjet Thailand will receive its 10th Boeing 737-8 aircraft in May 2026, continuing its strategy to develop a modern fleet in Thailand. From the current scale of 22 aircraft, the airline aims to expand to 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in the near future.

This is a significant step in Vietjet's fleet development program with the new, modern Boeing aircraft, contributing to building the airline fleet of Thailand and the region, while laying the foundation for expanding the international flight network connecting Thailand with Vietnam, Japan, Republic of Korea, China, India, and many other key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Vietjet celebrates the milestone of 50 million passengers on the Vietnam-Thailand flight network and announces the development program for the Boeing 737-8 fleet.

50 Million Passengers – A Symbol of Vietnam-Thailand Connectivity

After more than a decade of development, Vietjet and Vietjet Thailand have transported a total of 360 million passengers across their entire flight network. Specifically, the Vietnam-Thailand flight network has served 50 million passengers with 40 routes, nearly 1,000 flights per week, connecting 16 localities in Vietnam with 11 localities in Thailand.

Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul congratulates Vietjet on its impressive milestones in the Land of Smiles.

Not only contributing to promoting tourism, trade, and investment, Vietjet Thailand has also become a familiar part of modern life for the Thai people. The airline currently creates tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the aviation, tourism, service, and logistics sectors, while contributing approximately 4.5 billion Baht to Thailand's budget from 2022 to 2025.

Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Madam Pang & Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao will jointly promote sports, cultural activities, and community development.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet Group, shared: “Flights not only connect destinations but also connect people, cultures, and aspirations for development. Vietjet will continue to accompany Vietnam, Thailand, and the region in building a modern, sustainable, and humane connectivity network; thereby opening up more development opportunities for people, businesses, and economies.”

Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Madam Pang & Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao will jointly promote sports, cultural activities, and community development.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations, Vietjet continues its long-term investment plan in Thailand and the region, contributing to promoting peace, cooperation, and common prosperity of ASEAN and Asia-Pacific.

Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
Madam Pang & Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao will jointly promote sports, cultural activities, and community development.
Vietjet announces strategic milestones in Thailand
At the Business Forum in Bangkok, Vietjet's First Vice President Dinh Viet Phuong committed to continuing the development plan in Thailand, the region, and the world.

The new generation airline Vietjet is leading the revolution in the aviation industry in Vietnam, the region, and the world. The airline operates 135 aircraft and has ordered nearly 600 aircraft, including both wide-body and narrow-body planes. With superior cost management, operation, and exploitation capabilities, Vietjet offers the opportunity to fly with cost savings and flexibility, providing a wide range of services to meet all consumer needs.

Vietjet is an official member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and holds the IOSA Operational Safety Certification. As Vietnam's largest private airline, it is rated 7 stars – the highest in the world for aviation safety by the reputable AirlineRatings, and is among the top 50 best airlines globally for operations and financial health by AirFinance Journal, continuously receiving awards for the best low-cost airline from prestigious organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, AirlineRatings...

For more information, visit www.vietjetair.com

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