National carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will re-open flights between Ha Noi and Tuy Hoa in the central coastal province of Phu Yen, with a frequency of four flights per week from October 1.

The flights depart from Ha Noi at 11.30am and from Tuy Hoa at 1.50pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The latest route is expected to be favourable for businesspeople and leisure travellers. The Airbus A321 aircraft, which are comfortable, spacious and have four-star service, will serve passengers.

On the occasion of the re-opening, Vietnam Airlines launched the programme "Discovering the land of yellow flowers on the green grass," offering customers an attractive one-way price of VND499,000 (US$21.9) for economy class and VND3,199,000 for business class on the route.

Tickets can be bought until September 30 and are applicable for departure from October 1 to December 31.

The above rates do not include taxes, fees and charges. Tickets are being sold at ticket offices, official Vietnam Airlines agents nationwide and Vietnam Airlines website www.vietnamairlines.com. — VNS