ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 19. A new
international air route linking Vietnam and the Czech Republic via
Kazakhstan is set to be launched, Trend reports via the Ministry of Transport of
Kazakhstan.
Starting from July 11, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier VietJet Air
plans to operate flights on the Hanoi – Almaty – Prague route,
utilizing fifth freedom traffic rights. The flights will be
operated twice a week using Airbus A330 aircraft.
According to the ministry, the new service will be launched
under Kazakhstan’s open skies regime, which is aimed at expanding
international air connectivity and attracting foreign airlines to
the country.
The introduction of the route is expected to contribute to the
development of tourism, business, and humanitarian ties, as well as
strengthen cooperation between Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and the Czech
Republic.
The ministry noted that the new air link will further reinforce
Kazakhstan’s role as a transit hub between Asia and Europe and
support the continued expansion of its international route
network.
