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Air India expands Southeast Asia reach with New Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City route, ET TravelWorld

Air India, one of India’s premier global airlines, is set to introduce non-stop service between Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam starting from June 1, 2024. The new route marks a significant addition to Air India’s extensive network and aims to provide travellers with enhanced connectivity and convenience.

Operating with its Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with two classes, Air India will offer flights five days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, ensuring flexibility for passengers.

The launch of this route is strategically aimed at strengthening Air India’s presence in Southeast Asia while catering to the growing demand for travel between India and Vietnam. It also presents an opportunity for Vietnamese travellers to access Air India’s global network, creating seamless connections for passengers from the United States, Canada, UK, and Europe via Delhi.

Here is the schedule of flights for the Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City route, effective June 1, 2024:
– AI388: Departure from Delhi at 13:15 Hrs, Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City at 19:55 Hrs (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
– AI389: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City at 20:55 Hrs, Arrival in Delhi at 00:30 Hrs (+1) (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)

Currently, Air India operates non-stop flights between India and four key destinations in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket (Thailand), and Yangon (Myanmar). The introduction of the Delhi-Ho Chi Minh City route reflects Air India’s commitment to expanding its global reach and offering passengers more travel options across the region.

China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner and a vital source of imports for its manufacturing sector. The two countries are already connected via a system of highways and two railway lines that are old and need upgrading on the Vietnam side. The other would run from Hanoi to Lang Son province, which borders China’s Guangxi region, passing through an area densely populated with global manufacturing facilities, including some owned by Chinese investors.

A member of Star Alliance, the largest global airline consortium of leading international airlines, Air India
offers seamless connectivity and facilities to passengers all over the world.