Does Vietnam Threaten THAI Air as the Major Hub Country in the Region?
Mar 18, 2019, 4:46 pm
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Nothing will be changed despite the approval.
1. The market is heavily dominated by *A, even with UA's withdrawal from SGN (Currently, NH and BR are "sharing" the market).
2. The market is not big enough justify a nonstop.
3. The current plan for SGN-SFO will fail, given DL's presence in SFO is limited.
Incorrect - TG operated BKK-LAX before, using A380. The problem is the route was simply too costly, resulting TG pulling out from the market.
1. The market is heavily dominated by *A, even with UA's withdrawal from SGN (Currently, NH and BR are "sharing" the market).
2. The market is not big enough justify a nonstop.
3. The current plan for SGN-SFO will fail, given DL's presence in SFO is limited.
Incorrect - TG operated BKK-LAX before, using A380. The problem is the route was simply too costly, resulting TG pulling out from the market.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:26 pm
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Mar 19, 2019, 2:21 am
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2. The market is not big enough justify a nonstop.
3. The current plan for SGN-SFO will fail, given DL's presence in SFO is limited.
Incorrect - TG operated BKK-LAX before, using A380. The problem is the route was simply too costly, resulting TG pulling out from the market.
Mar 19, 2019, 2:40 am
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This very impressive connectivity gives huge benefits to the local business community, helps make the city far more competitive for companies establishing regional hubs and increases foreign investment. It's not just tourism.
Mar 19, 2019, 3:36 pm
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Vietnam does airside transit without visa requirements, and a lot of countries have visa free (and pre registration free) entry to Vietnam for up to 15 days Only requirement is that it is 30 days since last entry.
The Vietnam E visa application takes about the same time to complete as an ESTA Though unfortunately, the e-visa only offers single entry at the moment.
The Vietnam E visa application takes about the same time to complete as an ESTA Though unfortunately, the e-visa only offers single entry at the moment.
Now if Viet Nam issued an automatic transit permit on arrival free from all restrictions such as previous entries that might make it appealing.
Mar 19, 2019, 3:53 pm
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Sure... but many long haul connections might require an internal flight between SGN and HAN on the same itinerary, if you're doing a round-trip in a couple weeks yo might need to apply for a visa or other arrival permit. Who can be bothered? You can fly SQ or TG or and of the Chinese carriers and not have to worry about it.
Now if Viet Nam issued an automatic transit permit on arrival free from all restrictions such as previous entries that might make it appealing.
Now if Viet Nam issued an automatic transit permit on arrival free from all restrictions such as previous entries that might make it appealing.
It kind of works in Tokyo with people changing between airports for international flights, but it is not something that is really attractive. And that's just a train ride