The China Post
Date: June 23, 2016
By: CNA
TAIPEI — VietJet Air — a Vietnam-based budget carrier — made its maiden flight from Ho Chi
A VietJet Air flight is welcomed with a water salute at the Tainan Airport on Wednesday, June 22.
(CNA)
Minh City to Tainan Wednesday, with 138 passengers aboard.
Addressing a ceremony to mark the inauguration of the route at Tainan Airport, Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te said he was happy that the Vietnamese carrier chose Tainan as its first destination in Southern Taiwan.
“This means that the government led by President Tsai Ing-wen has successfully taken its first step in implementing its Southbound Policy,” Lai said.
He expressed hope that the four weekly flights will bring Tainan and Vietnam closer and provide a more convenient service for the many passengers flying between the two sides.
It is the third international route serving the Southern Taiwan city, following routes opened by China Airlines to Hong Kong and Osaka, according to Lai. [FULL STORY]