AOT & Vietnam Airlines Partner for New Flight Routes to Boost Regional Tourism

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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AOT and Vietnam Airlines forge a strategic partnership to revive regional tourism by reintroducing direct flights and exploring new routes.

•AOT (Airports of Thailand) has collaborated with Vietnam Airlines to promote aviation and flight network development.
•A key objective is the potential re-opening of the Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Phuket (HKT) flight route on July 2, 2026.
•The partnership aims to stimulate tourism between Thailand and Vietnam and support air transport growth.

•AOT and Vietnam Airlines have entered into a collaboration to promote aviation and develop flight networks.
•The collaboration aims to stimulate the tourism market between Thailand and Vietnam, which shows continuous growth potential.
•The partnership will consider the re-opening of the Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Phuket (HKT) flight route.
•The Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Phuket (HKT) flight route is planned for reopening on July 2, 2026.
•Future consideration will be given to opening other flight routes collaboratively.
•This cooperation is expected to support the growth of air transportation in both countries.
•The partnership is significant for driving the economy and tourism industry of both nations.
•Collaboration aims to create economic opportunities for sustainable growth within the ASEAN region.

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Airports of Thailand (AOT)(AOT)ℹ️

The Thai state-owned company responsible for airport operations, partnering with Vietnam Airlines.

Vietnam Airlinesℹ️

The national airline of Vietnam, collaborating with AOT to enhance flight routes.

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)(โฮจิมินห์ซิตี้ (SGN))ℹ️

A key city in Vietnam, with its airport (SGN) being a potential origin for a new flight route with Phuket.

Phuket (HKT)(ภูเก็ต (HKT))ℹ️

A popular tourist island in Thailand, with its airport (HKT) being a potential destination for a new flight route from Ho Chi Minh City.

July 2, 2026(2 ก.ค. 2026)

The planned date for the potential re-opening of the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket flight route.