Vietnam’s low-cost airline Vietjet Air has commenced direct flight operations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, with its inaugural flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (18).
Vietjet flight VJ-1875 arrived at Katunayake at 9.33 p.m., carrying 169 passengers from Ho Chi Minh City.
The service is operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft configured with 180 economy-class seats.
A notable feature of the inaugural flight was that the aircraft was piloted by two Sri Lankan nationals, Captain Thivanka Silva and First Officer Randeer Perera.
Following a brief turnaround, the aircraft departed Katunayake for Ho Chi Minh City carrying 171 passengers.
Vietjet will operate the direct service three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Colombo.
The inaugural flight was welcomed at Bandaranaike International Airport with a traditional water salute.
