The inaugural flight, VN595, departed from Hong Kong to HCMC on March 30, marking the first regular service on this route after a one-year suspension.

Vietnam Airlines will initially operate one daily flight on this route using Airbus A321.

Currently, Vietnam Airlines operates seven round-trip flights per week between Hong Kong and Hanoi.

On March 30, Vietnam Airlines also launched a new direct flight connecting Bangkok and Da Nang at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, operating four flights weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung laid stress on substantial potential for tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand, elaborating during 2023-2024, Thailand hosted nearly 1 million Vietnamese visitors, while sending about 500,000 travelers to Vietnam.

Da Nang is an emerging market with international arrivals exceeding 4.1 million in 2024, a 36.3% increase compared to 2023. Thai visitors rank among the top four international markets for visitors staying in the city.

Vietnam Airlines previously operated a direct route connecting Bangkok and Da Nang from Don Muang International Airport but temporarily suspended it to restructure development plan.