Vietjet launches new direct Singapore-Phu Quoc route

Vietjet introduced the launch of a new direct route connecting Singapore and Phu Quoc through the official go to of Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam to Singapore.

The introduction of the route is seen as a method of boosting connectivity between Singapore and Vietnam while fostering sustainable improvement between nations.

Set to take flight from thirtieth May, the new route will function 4 round-trip flights per week, bringing Vietjet’s complete variety of weekly flights between Singapore and Vietnam to 78. 

This addition marks Vietjet’s fourth route to Singapore, complementing its present companies from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang. 

With this rising community, the airline expects to serve over 500,000 passengers yearly between the 2 international locations.

Financing for fleet growth

Alongside the launch of a new route, Vietjet additionally signed a US$300 million plane financing settlement with Carlyle Aviation Partners. 

This new settlement helps the supply of new plane between 2025 and 2026. 

As such, the deal is a key step in Vietjet’s technique to broaden its trendy fleet, which incorporates over 400 plane on order.

Carlyle Aviation Partners president Alexander Rasnavad remarked on the settlement, saying: “We are proud to be a long-term strategic partner of Vietjet, supporting its international growth and commitment to providing affordable, convenient travel options.”

Carlyle Aviation Partners, the aviation arm of The Carlyle Group, manages 363 plane throughout 53 international locations. 

The Carlyle Group, a worldwide funding agency with US$447 billion in property, performs a significant function within the worldwide aviation provide chain.